New Hope Animal Hospital / Staff

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 five cats. When she is not working, Tommie enjoys going to flea markets, collecting poodle figurines and watching NASCAR. Go Michael Waltrip (#55)!
Angie, Compliance Officer, Surgical Nurse Angie started working in the kennel back in 1994. Although she quit twice to return to the University, the third time seems to be a charm. She has worked in all positions of the hospital but says that walking the dogs is still her favorite thing to do at work. As Regina's sidekick in surgery she misses being able to give her patients treats. She manages to pop up front or walks the wards and hands out treats as often as possible. She not only works in surgery Monday through Friday but also moonlights at a local low-cost spay and neuter clinic on Saturdays. She is on a mission to reduce the numbers of strays in the area. As the OSHA trainer and AAHA coordinator she stays up on keeping the hospital running safely while seeing to it that strict protocols are maintained. This keeps her from being very popular at work with her co-workers--luckily dogs and cats like her!

Berenice, Receptionist 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.
	Karen, Receptionist Karen started at New Hope in November 2007. She is one of our bilingual receptionists. A native of Rogers, Karen graduated from Rogers High School in 2007. She has one dog named Lucky. She loves to travel when she can and loves to bowl when she gets the chance.
Rhonda, Receptionist Rhonda brings with her "human" medical experience and a lifelong love for animals. A graduate of the nursing program at the NVT Institute, she hopes to continue her studies in ANIMAL medicine at NWACC as future opportunities arise. Rhonda lives with her two dogs, one cat, and goldfish. She has two married sons, but more importantly her grandson Hunter - the most incredible child in the world! Hobbies and stress relievers include gardening, crafts, cake decorating, sewing, writing, and anything else that strikes her fancy!
	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 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!
	Molly, Treatment Nurse Molly has only spent three years in Arkansas. However, since she started working at New Hope her opinion of the Natural State is much improved. She loves her job and enjoys being one of the key staff members taking care of hospitalized patients and assisting in surgeries as well as the other very technical procedures which are routinely done in the hospital. Her skill at placing IV catheters has earned her the nickname "hotshot'. When not at work Molly is often busy pet setting. But, if she does allow herself some fun time she loves floating down our scenic rivers and spending time with her own pets.
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.
Amber, Veterinary Technician Amber has a degree as a Veterinarian Technician from the Bel-Rea Institute in Colorado. She loves doing what she does, and works very hard to make sure our patients have the best care possible. She is very excited to be apart of the New Hope Animal Hospital team, and looks forward to making this her home for awhile. Amber has two dogs named Belle and Trixie, and one cat named Jasmine.
	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.
	Tessah, Ward Staff
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.
	Melissa, Ward Supervisor Melissa started at New Hope in September 2007. She has lived in different areas of the country including, on the very cold Canadian border in Maine. Melissa has had previous experience in animal shelters and enjoys working with animals. She is the Ward Supervisor and head of the dog adoptions team. She has some college experience at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. In the future she hopes to pursue a degree in Veterinary Technology. She would also like to open a no-kill animal shelter in NWA. Melissa devotes much of her spare time to her 3 wonderful cats and golden retriever, Sandi. She also enjoys spending time with her 9 younger siblings and her parents. Other activities she enjoys are reading, baking, educating people on animal health and volunteering.
Angie, Receptionist and Ward Staff Angie started at New Hope in March 2007. She currently has seven dogs, three fish, two turtles, and a cat named Chloe. She also fosters small dogs in her spare time. She enjoys playing softball, spending time with her animals and motorcycle riding with her boyfriend. She hopes one day to run her own animal shelter.
	Jordan, Ward Staff Jordan is a Rogers native. She graduated from Rogers High in 2008. She started working here at New Hope in her junior year. Now, she is a full-time student at NWACC working toward her nursing degree. Jordan was introduced to New Hope at an early age. Her older sister, Deidra, often brought her to work back when Jordan was younger. Now, Jordan has taken over her sis's old designation as the nurse who takes care of orphaned baby squirrels.In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her five dogs and four cats. She also likes to go on float trips on the river and anything that involves the outdoors.