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.
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Rebecca Burnett
Practice Manager
Rebecca Burnett is our Practice Manager. She has worked in the veterinary field since 1993. She
started working as the receptionist for us at Village Pet Clinic in 2000. She has three Yorkies, JoJo, Sissy, & Ranger.
Carmela
Veterinary Assistant
Carmela has been working as an assistant in the veterinary field since 2002 and joined our practice in 2007. She has one dog and four squirrels. She has a special love of cats (She’s our cat whisperer!) and rescues orphaned squirrels.
Samantha
Veterinary Assistant
Samantha has been in a vet clinic as kennel tech, receptionist, and assistant since 2010 and in our clinic since 2011. She has one daughter who is passionate about animals, several dogs, horses, and many cows. She loves riding horses and being outdoors with her daughter in her free time .
Julie
Front Office Manager
Julie is our Front Office Manager. She has a degree in Radiologic Sciences and has worked many years in the human medical field in various capacities including X-Ray, CT, & MRK and several doctor’s offices. After too many years with humans she made the wise decision to switch to animal care. She has three dogs. Julie is very involved with her church and loves music.
Jackie
Dog Trainer
She has been with us since 2009. She has two pointers, Carson and Kirbie.
Jim
Kennel Supervisor