MEET

THE TEAM

Veterinarians

Dr. Harper

Dr. Harper graduated from Louisiana State University and became a veterinarian in 2000. He purchased Village Pet Hospital from Dr. Arnold and became it's primary vet in 2003.

His love for animals and their owners make him an exceptional veterinarian. Dr. Harper works primarily on small animals, such as dogs and cats, but he has tackled various wild life from time to time.

When he isn't working at the clinic, he enjoys being at the lake, hiking, skiing, or going to movies with his wife and kids. Not to mention the occasional walk on the beach (as often as possible!).

Dr. Gregory

Dr. Gregory graduated from Oklahoma State University in 2018 and became a full time veterinarian in June of 2018. She completed her off campus rotations with us as well and fell in love with the clinic, so she decided to stay! Dr. Gregory has been working in the veterinary field for many years , starting with work as a kennel attendant when she was in high school. In her free time, she enjoys playing softball, cheering on her Alma Mater, and spending time on the lake with her husband, Michael, and her sweet dog, Derek. 

Dr. Brown

Bio pending...

Dr. Duckett

Dr. Duckett graduated from LSU in 1995 and become a part-time Veterinarian at our clinic in 2018. He can be found here on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. He has previously owned two practices in central Arkansas, and decided to move up here to be closer to his daughter and granddaughter. 

Dr. Keaton

Dr. Keaton graduated from Missouri University and became a veterinarian in 2000. She joined Village Pet Hospital while we were still in our small clinic location in 2007. Dr. Keaton is one of our part time vets, alternating her time between our clinic and another mixed large and companion animal hospital. She likes working on horses and cows as much as she does dogs and cat.

Dr. Keaton is very family oriented and enjoys showing cattle and attending her children's rodeo competitions in her spare time.

You can find her in our clinic on most Mondays and Thursdays

Dr. Zack

Dr. Zack graduated from Louisiana State University in 2007. He started at Village Pet Hospital in 2017 and only works with us on Wednesdays. Dr. Zack is mostly known for his practice of holistic medicine and acupuncture. He works with multiple clinics in the area and volunteers in local shelters. Dr. Zack enjoys travelling and being outdoors. 

Veterinary Assistants

Debbie- CVPM

Debbie has worked at Village Pet Hospital since 2012, but has worked in the veterinary field for 30 years total. She carries out her skills as our Certified Practice Manager. She has several pets of her own, including various farm life. She enjoys being outdoors, traveling, and spending time with her friends and family.

Tilly

Tilly has worked at Village Pet Hospital since 2014. She began her veterinary career while in high school as a kennel attendant and has since, worked her way up. She has several pets of her own including dogs, birds, and a little homestead of feathered friends. She enjoys being outdoors, wildlife rehab, singing, and spending time with family and friends.

Kendra

Kendra began her veterinary career with Village Pet Hospital in 2017. She began as a kennel attendant and has worked her way up! She has 2 dogs- one of which she adopted through us. She has a wild streak - and enjoys going paintballing on the weekends. 

Mickie

Mickie started working at VPH in 2020, but she has worked in the field for 3 years now. She takes care of several animals of her own and is expecting her first baby! She enjoys hunting and fishing with her husband on her off time.

Mystree- CVT

Mystree joined our clinic in 2021. She has worked in the field since 2018 and has recently graduated from Crowder College as a licensed technician. She has been around animals her whole life and currently owns many dogs and cats of her own. She enjoys going hiking and kayaking with her boyfriend and dog, Koko. 

Olivia

Olivia joined our team in 2021. She has worked in the field since 2015 and is currently studying for her VTNE this fall. She is a huge family girl and takes care of her 3 cats and dog named Joe!

Brittney joined our crew in 2021. She has been working in the vet world since 2017. She has several pets of her own and has enjoyed becoming hands on with the patients. She is a wonderful foster parent and is currently expecting one of her own! She is an avid reader and loves to cook and be out on the boat.

Brittney

Michelle

Michelle joined our team in 2021. She worked at another local clinic for several years prior to moving here. She has 6 dogs and a pet rooster! She enjoys going out with her husband on the weekends and taking care of her two grandchildren. 

Alex

Alex is our very own Dr. Harper's son! He is currently completing his internship through the Animal Science program at BHS. He has hopes of becoming a veterinarian one day and taking over the family business. He is a very talented artist and takes interest in cars. 

Receptionists

Judith

Judith came to Village Pet Hospital in 2021. Prior to coming here, she worked as a  rancher and farmer for over 20 years. She loves to fish, hang out with family, and love on her sweet schnauzer, Pepper. 

Skyler

Bio pending... 

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Jade

Jade joined our team in 2021 and has worked in this field on and off for 10 years. She is the proud mom of 3 dachshunds and loves to be outdoors and kayak. 

Krista

Krista started at Village Pet Hospital in 2021. Before starting here, she taught school as a 6th grade teacher. She has several animals of her own- including a great dane, cats, rabbits, and a horse! She enjoys riding her horses and spending time with family. 

Grooming

Kat

Bio pending...

Name

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Boarding

Deborah

Deborah has worked at Village Pet Hospital since 2015. She began her veterinary career as one of our kennel attendants and became a receptionist in 2016. You can now find her managing the boarding department every morning. She has 3 dogs, one of which is named Brody who comes to work with mom very often. She enjoys spending her days off with her family.

Kent

Kent began his veterinary career with Village Pet Hospital in 2016. He has 1 dog and 1 cat. He enjoys spending time outdoors with his son and Weenie Dog Race winner, Lucy. 

Emma

Emma started working at VPH in 2020. She recently graduated high school and has hopes of becoming a Veterinarian one day. She has several animals of her own- including a chameleon! She enjoys hiking and fishing and being outdoors. 

Evan

Evan joined our team in 2021. He hopes to become a Veterinarian one day and plans to begin school in the Spring. He is a big outdoors guy: hunting, fishing, and camping. He has several pets of his own and loves getting to love on everyone else's while at work!

Jayden

Jayden started at VPH in 2021. He recently graduated from BHS and is working to buy his first car. He has several animals of his own and enjoys playing basketball with his friends in his off time. 

Emily

Bio pending...