Staff - New Hope Animal Hospital Rogers Arkansas

The Staff of New Hope Animal Hospital

Ann Lambert, Business Manager Ann graduated from the University of West Florida with a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology and has a background in counseling, teaching, and business. She is originally from New Orleans but has called Arkansas her home since 2003. She enjoys traveling, hiking and just about any adventerous activity. Some of her best friends are her three cats, Sadie, Simon and Bonnie and two dogs, Hallie and Stanley. She enjoys being part of a team that maintains a sound business foundation for NHAH so that excellent medical care can be provided for the pets of NWA.
	Tommie Whitaker, Office Manager Tommie started at New Hope in August of 1998. She started as a receptionist before being promoted to her current position of Office Manager in 2000. She is originally from Moore, OK and has one grown son. She has one dog and seven cats. When she is not working, Tommie enjoys going to flea markets, crafting and watching NASCAR. Go Michael Waltrip (#55)!
Berenice, Receptionist Supervisor Berenice graduated from Rogers High School in 2003. She is one of our bilingual receptionists. In her free time, Berenice loves to dance, bowling, and spending time with her daughter. She has a Chihuahua named Sassy. She would like to go back to school someday and get a degree in nursing.
	Jenny, CVT, Treatment Nurse Supervisor In 2004 Jenny graduated from Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology in Denver, Colorado. Her main focus and internship was working with horses. She then moved back to her home state of Illinois to work for a small animal clinic. In 2007, we were very fortunate to have her join our team as a Veterinary Technician. With her excellent training and nursing skills she is a highly valued staff member. This year her duties at our hospital have expanded due to her hard work and education. Jenny was promoted to Treatment Nurse Supervisor. This position includes overseeing and attending to the care of all hospitalized patients, post-op patients, and boarders. In addition, Jenny has discovered that not only is she very good at, but enjoys educating our clients and the public about proper animal health care. In her down-time she enjoys spending time with her partner, Mike and their three fabulous boys--with four legs and fur. She enjoys shopping, skiing, and the outdoors.
Amanda, Treatment Nurse and Ward supervisor Amanda has worked up to being one of our dedicated treatment nurses who takes care of our hospitalized patients. She began working in the kennel taking excellent care of both our hospitalized patients and our many boarders. When not at work Amanda enjoys staying home with her own pets. She is a rockin' Guitar Hero player--but, luckily she loves her day job!
Jamie, Nursing Supervisor Jamie started at NHAH in January of 2002. She was recently promoted to Nursing Supervisor after many years of hard work and dedication. Jamie graduated from Creighton University in Omaha, NE with a Bachelors in Business Administration. She would eventually like to go to Vet School and become a DVM. In her spare time Jamie likes to play with her two dogs, Harlan and Lola, go camping, hiking and rock climbing or less strenuous activities such as knitting and jewelry making.
	Ashley, Nurse Ashley graduated from the University of Arkansas with a bachelors in Animal Science and a minor in Equine Science in 2004. She has been with NHAH since May of 1996. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family and pets, travel and pet sitting. Professionally she hopes to keep helping pets the best way she can. Her and her husband have four dogs, one cat and one parrot.
Nancy, Nurse
	Melinda, Nurse Melinda started at NHAH in April 2006. She attends NWACC having earned her Associates of Science Degree and continues to work on her Associates in Environmental Management. Melinda has two cats, Cirrus and Phoenix. She enjoys science, the great outdoors and hiking.
	Regina, Surgical Nurse Regina holds the record for having worked at New Hope Animal Hospital longer than anyone else! So, not only is she dedicated but she can also step in to any postion and take care of business with a smile on her face! She started working at New Hope in 1994 as a receptionist. In 1999 she started working as a surgery nurse--so if you've missed seeing her it is because she was working in the back. Regina enjoys helping animals and making a better life for them. She is also a favorite of numerous long-time clients! At home in the country Regina and her family enjoy taking their three Weimarianers for romps down by the lake. Her only kitty--Meg lives like a princess and rules the house.
Kristy, Ward Staff Kristy started at New Hope in June 2006 She attended McNeese State University and Sowela Technical College, both in her homestate of Louisianna. Kristy has five dogs, three cats and one lizzard. In her spare time she loves to read.
Dani, Veterinary Technician, Inventory Manager Dani has been with New Hope for seven years. She received her degree in Veterinary Technology from the University of Nebraska School of Technical Agriculture in Curtis, NE and her Bachelors Degree in Sales and Marketing from Bellevue University in Bellevue, NE. Dani brings her special touch to everything she takes on. While you have not seen her much in the exam rooms, she is still around doing special projects for New Hope. She is married and has three dogs, Ted, Ben and Aristotle. Her hobbies include baking and gardening.
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