Chris Bilby, DVM
Veterinarian
Dr. Chris is from Muskogee, OK. He attended Oklahoma State University for both undergraduate studies and his veterinary degree and graduated in 2009. He met his wife, (the other Dr. Bilby) in Veterinary school. They were married between their second and third year of vet school and came back to her home state to practice after graduation. They have a son named Arthur, two dogs, and two cats.
Chris has a professional interest in radiology, surgery, and feline medicine. He splits his time between working here at Waggin Wheel Vet Clinic and working with The Village animal shelter and Animal Welfare League. His talents include sailing and playing the tuba. He enjoys reading as well as playing video games and practicing Taekwondo with his family.
Rebecca Bilby, DVM
Veterinarian
Dr. Bilby grew up in Russellville, AR. After graduating with a biology degree from UCA, she attended Oklahoma State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine {Go Cowboys I). She met her husband, Dr. Chris, in class and they were married halfway through Vet School. They practiced in Conway for a few years after graduating in 2009 before relocating to the Hot Springs area. They celebrated the birth of their son, Arthur, in 2013 and were thrilled to become parents. Their 4-legged children include two dogs, Odin and Yuffie and Ramses the cat. Their 3-legged child is a cat named Midna.
Rebecca is an avid reader and always recommends reading the book before watching the movie. She enjoys playing videogames with family and occasionally drawing or painting when the mood strikes. She and her family have also started taking Taekwondo classes together. She is very blessed to have a wonderful, growing family and to be working in a career she loves!
Karleigh Shaffer, DVM
Veterinarian
Dr. Karleigh Shaffer is a graduate of Louisiana State University College of Veterinary medicine. A Hot Springs native, she completed her undergraduate degree at Southern Arkansas University where she met her husband. She has one son and many furry and scaled children as well.
Her professional interest includes exotic animal medicine, acupuncture, soft tissue surgery, and preventative health care. When not seeing patients, she enjoys spending time with her family, balancing an obsessive reading hobby with video games, tending her carnivorous plants, and playing DnD with friends.