Dr. Arnold is the one who started it all! He graduated from Kansas State University and became a veterinarian in 1958. He started out teaching, then he went on to serve his country in the U.S. Army in the Veterinary Corps

as a Captain.

He became a practicing veterinarian in 1971 when he built and operated his first clinic in Missouri. In 1987, Dr. Arnold opened the first animal health clinic in Bella Vista: our Village Pet Hospital.

Dr. Arnold is retired as of Sept. 2021. He enjoys spending his free time with his beautiful wife, 6 children, and 11 grandchildren! He also takes pride in being an avid golfer.