Jack Herring, DVM

Dr. Herring graduated from Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1991. He worked at an emergency clinic in Springfield, MO his first year out and then moved to Clarksville, TN where he worked in a multi-doctor practice. In 1993 he relocated to Fayetteville, AR to purchase what is now known as Wedington Animal Hospital. From 1999 to 2002, Dr. Herring provided medical care for L.E.A.D. (Law Enforcement and Detection), a program that trained police dogs to sniff out drugs and explosives. He also instructed classes for the dog's handlers about health related topics. In 2000 he received certification as an official law enforcement instructor. He is currently the veterinarian for the City of Fayetteville Police Canine Department and the Washington County Canine Police.
Dr. Herring has helped the community in many ways. He works closely with several different rescue groups as well as the Humane Society of the Ozarks. He has been on numerous cruises with Disabled Individuals as the veterinarian for their service dogs. He is currently on KNWA's Critter Corner each Monday night discussing important health topics. Dr. Herring has been voted زFavorite Veterinarianس by the Reader's Choice Awards for the past 7 years.

Dr. Herring is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Arkansas Veterinary Medical Association.

Shannon Wright, DVM

Dr. Wright graduated from Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine with a DVM in 1991. In 1993 she joined the North College Animal Hospital, aka Wedington Animal Hospital, full time. In 1999 Dr. Wright worked closely with the Fayetteville Animal Shelter. She was instrumental in the ordering of supplies and medication as well as developing protocals for the clinic when their surgery clinic was built. She was the first official shelter veterinarian hired. During the course of this year, she divided her time between North College Animal Hospital and the Fayetteville Animal Shelter. After the clinic was established, she returned to North College Animal Hospital full time.

Dr. Wright's special interests include orthopedics. She keeps up to date on orthopedic procedures by attending continuing education in this field every year. She resides in Fayetteville with her husband Richard. They have three children, Christine, Robbie and Billy. Their household is rounded out by three dogs, three cats and a pigeon.

Viki Fredotovich Cyphers, DVM

Dr. Cyphers, a native of New Orleans, received her Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education and her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from LSU. She practiced in Hot Springs for twenty years and then moved to Fayetteville in 2005 with her partner and her two children. A member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Veterinary Surgical Laser Society and the American Veterinary Dental, her special interests are surgery and advanced veterinary dentistry, including endodontics, restorative procedures, crowns and orthodontics. Her hobbies include antiquing, reading, ballet, motorcycle riding and gardening. Dr. Cyphers serves on the landscaping and grounds committee for her neighborhood. She has four spoiled dogs: two mixed breeds and two Brittany spaniels.

Bonnie G. McLaughlin, DVM

Dr. McLaughlin aka "Mac", attended and graduated from the Colorado State Veterinary College in 1981. A good portion of her career was spent in Colorado practicing in a mixed companion animal practice. After moving to Arkansas in 1997 Dr. McLaughlin continued in mixed practices. She worked at and managed an Emergency Clinic in Little Rock for three years and then relocated to Northwest Arkansas in 2002.
She is a member of AVMA and MEP as well as State and Local Veterinary Associations.

Dr. Mac spends her free time maintaining and enjoying her animal family of horses, goats, cats, dogs and chickens. After 28 years of practice Dr. Mac says she still enjoys coming to work.

GARY E. FARWELL, DVM

Dr. Farwell, does contract medicine and surgery for our animal hospital and others. He graduated from the University of California, Davis in 1977. He is licensed to practice Veterinary medicine in Arkansas, California, Idaho, Utah, and Virginia. His past military career included the US Navy Submarine Service from 1966 to 1975 and the US Air Force Veterinary Corps from 1977 to 1981 and the US Air Force Biomedical Science Corps from 1983 to 1996. Dr. Farwellصs professional experience extends from 1977 to present and includes: Clinical Director of Military Working Dog Training Center at Okinawa and Texas, Chief of Environmental & Public Health in Turkey, Director of Public Health in Germany and Virginia, Chief of Operations for Preventive Medical Services GTMO, Cuba caring for 30,000 Cuban and Haitian refugees. He was a clinician/director for a large emergency clinic in Virginia as well as small animal practice owner and manager in Utah and Virginia. He and his brother own and manage a 4,000 acre wildlife ranch in southern Idaho. He has received honors including, membership of Phi Zeta Veterinary Honor Society, Adjunct Associate Professor of Veterinary Science at Brigham Young University and has published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Associalion, just to name a few. Dr. Farwellصs personal interests include his family, traveling, history, photography and sports.

Nancy Belknap, DVM

Dr. Belknap graduated with honors from Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1981. Early in her career she was an associate at Elm Street Veterinary Clinic in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; Dudley Avenue Small Animal Clinic in Parkersburg, West Virginia; and Republic Veterinary Clinic in Republic, Missouri. In 1989 Dr. Belknap founded New Hope Animal Hospital in Rogers, Arkansas. After selling the practice in 2008, Dr. Belknap settled in Fayetteville and now offers her skill and experience to Wedington Animal Hospital. Dr. Belknap became certified in canine physical therapy and rehabilitation in 2007 by completing the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine program. This in-depth study of rehabilitation has allows for better quality of care in orthopedic and neurologic cases, as well as for improved conditioning for canine athletes. Dr. Belknap has been married to Keith since 1982 and has a son Aaron who is attending college with interests in biomedical research. The Belknap family lost a son Kyle in 2002 after an eight year battle with medulloblastoma, a form of brain cancer. Their current pet population includes 5 dogs, 5 cats, 3 ducks, and a varying number of chickens and guineas. Her interests include gardening, reading, cooking and crafts.

Cindy S., Office Manager

Cindy S. has been a member of the team at Wedington Animal Hospital since January 2007. Before coming to Wedington Animal Hospital she spent 16 years working for the Head Start Program in Washington County. Cindy attended the University of the Ozarks in Clarksville, AR where she met her husband James, whom she has been married to since 1990. They have 3 children, Brandon, Jordan and Jasmine, one dog, Halee a 6 Ib Yorkie and one granddog, Kagan a 50 lb Siberian Husky. In her spare time Cindy enjoys reading, gardening, and spending time with family and friends.

Cindy D., Receptionist Supervisor

Cindy D. has been with Wedington Animal Hospital since April of 2002. She has been married for 40 years to Jay and they have 3 grown children with 9 grandchildren. She has 2 dogs, a Poodle mix, Maggie Mae and a Chihuahua mix, Hunter.

Barbara, Caretaker Supervisor

Barbara has been a member of the Wedington Animal Hospital team since the fall of 2003. She worked in landscaping for 10 years prior to this. She also served in the US Army for 2 years after high school. Barbara family has always included animals. Several dogs and cats bless her home at the present time. She has a very special attraction for old and sickly animals!

Amanda, Veterinary Assistant Supervisor

Amanda has been a member of the staff of Wedington Animal Hospital since August 2004. After graduation from Camden Fairview High School, she attended the University of Arkansas where she was a member of the marching band for four years. She has two dogs, Poncho, a Boarder Collie, and Moxie, a Heeler mix.

Kerry, Groomer

Kerry is an experienced groomer and received her certificate at the International School of Grooming through Petco. She has been grooming since 2002. Kerry loves grooming all breeds and sizes of dogs and cats. She is an animal lover at heart. She shares her life with seven cats, four dogs, six horses and a few ducks and chickens.

Candace D. - Groomer

Candace joined the Wedington Animal Hospital Team in October of 2009. She has been a certified groomer for four years. She is taking a break from school so she can concentrate on taking care of her three cats, Shiner, Liger and Galliger as well as Gabby, Archie and Toenisha her three dogs.

Christy, Office Assistant

Christy has been a member of the Wedington Animal Hospital since December 2003. She has been a Caretaker, Receptionist and is currently working as the Office Assistant on a part-time basis during the school year and full time during the summer. Christy is a full time Paraprofessional at the Fayetteville Public School Pre-K at The Owl Creek School.
Her passions in life are Children, Animals and Books. Words to live by- Love-live-Laugh.

Darla, Inventory Coordinator

Darla has been with Wedington Animal Hospital since August 2007. She has served as a receptionist and is currently the Inventory Coordinator for our clinic. Prior to coming to Wedington, Darla owned and operated Busy Bee Preschool in Madison County for 10 years. She has two pets, Taz, a Humane Society Rescue, and Tinkerbell, a Pomeranian. Darla enjoys reading, listening to music and singing. She is married and has four children and three grandchildren.

Christine, Veterinarian Assistant

Christine is a sophomore at the University of Arkansas. Her major is Pre-Nursing. She grew up in Fayetteville, AR with her parents and two younger brothers. She has been working for Wedington Animal Hospital since 2004. When she is not studying or working, she enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and husband, Zachary. She enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking, kayaking, and camping. Christine also enjoys going on short-term mission trips and hope to be a full-time missionary someday.

Callie, Veterinarian Assistant

Callie has been working at Wedington Animal Hospital since July 2006. She started out as caretaker and then decided that she wanted to learn more about the medical aspect of the practice. She has been a Veterinarian Assistant for almost two years. She has a passion for stray and abandoned animals and hopes to turn that into a career one day. She has four dogs and two cats, all of which are strays that were rescued with the except of her miniature poodle Leroy who was a Christmas present. She currently attends NWACC and plans on earning an Animal Science Degree from the University of Arkansas.

Angie S., Veterinarian Assistant

Angie Shannon has been a Veterinary Assistant here at Wedington Animal Hospital since June of 2006. She takes great pride in her work and finds it a very rewarding occupation. She has been married 17 years and is also the proud mom of two children, Chris and Kelsi and three "furry" kids Hannah, Bitsi and Liddle.

Morgan, Veterinarian Assistant

Morgan has been working at Wedington Animal Hospital since January 2009. He greatly enjoys working around the warm atmosphere and all the different animals. He grew up in Hot Springs, Arkansas, where his parents jointly owned a veterinary clinic. Morgan has pretty much been around the veterinary practice all his life and says he wouldn't want it any other way. He attended St. John's Catholic School through the eighth grade and then high school at both Hot Springs High School and Lake Hamilton High School. During his high school years he worked at Cyphers Gentle Pet Care as a caretaker through the summers and did weekend dog maintenance during the school year. He moved to Fayetteville during his senior year and graduated from Fayetteville High School. At the current time he is taking a year off of school before college and learning all he can at Wedington Animal Hospital.

Blake, Veterinarian Assistant

Blake grew up in Mansfield, Texas. He has worked with animal for just over three years. He has one small Chihuahua named Sammy-Wah. He goes to school at the U of A and is majoring in Chemistry. Once he graduates, Blake hopes to attend graduate school. He enjoys spending time with his beautiful girlfriend Cassie, being outdoors, and reading.

Linda, Vet Assistant

Linda has been at Wedington Animal Hospital since May 2003 as a Veterinary Assistant. She is about to complete her B.A. with a double major in Sociology/Criminal Justice. She has just made a full time career change but her love of animals compels her to remain on staff to do the swim therapy for our dogs who need post-surgical/non-weight bearing physical therapy.

Angie B, Veterinarian Assistant Aide

Angie has been a part of the Wedington Animal Hospital team since January 1999. She has worked as a Caretaker Aide and is currently working as a Veterinarian Assistant Aide. Other than Dr. Herring and Dr. Wright, Angie has been with the clinic the longest amount of time. Angie assists in surgery and anywhere she is needed.

Whitney, Receptionist

Whitney has been with Wedington Animal Hospital since September 2008. In addition to working at Wedington, Whitney is currently pursuing a degree in Elementary Education. She enjoys reading, the outdoors and spending time with her husband Jeremy and three dogs, M.J., Roo, and Jack.

Candace, Receptionist

Candace has worked at Wedington since April 2007. She has a B.A in Anthropology from the University of Arkansas and is in the process of applying to the Graduate School program. She lives with her two very handsome dogs Oliver and Monty.

Jadie, Receptionist

Jadie graduated from West Fork High School in 2008. She is currently attending the Nursing Program at NWACC. She has two cats, one dog and one guinea pig. She loves working with all the animals here at Wedington Animal Hospital.

Chantal, Receptionist

Chantal graduated from Rogers High School in 2001. Since graduation she has lived in Dallas, Texas and Orlando, Florida. She currently resides in the big city of Lowell and enjoys being part of the Wedington Team. She volunteers for the Humane Society of the Ozarks weekly in Mountainburg, Arkansas. Her hobbies include reading and the outdoors.

Evelyn, ICU Veterinary Assistant

Evelyn was raised in Southwest Missouri but has called NWA home since 1963. She is accustomed to the challenges of veterinary medicine, having been married to a large and small DVM and working in the field for over 35 years. She moves from Harrison, AR and made Fayetteville her home in 2007 and recently returned to the workforce after 12 years of retirement. She enjoys reading, gardening, and spending time with her adult children and their families and caring for two cats, Hobo and Cactus. She is also "Nana'to three granddogs and two grandcats, who are regular recipients of pull toy gifts and her home grown catnip.

Larry, Caretaker

Larry began working at Wedington Animal Hospital in June 2007. As a caretakers many of his responsibilities include cleaning kennels, bathing dogs and the laundering massive amount of bedding that are used in the boarding facilities. Larry says he loves working with animals and the most rewarding part of his job is coming to work and always leaving happy because he knows the animals he cares for are happy. Larry lives with his girlfriend Shawna and their three animals, Jake, Roxy, and Sampson. Larry's family includes his younger brother Chris and his father Larry.

Ashley, Veterinary Assistant

Ashley has worked at Wedington Animal Hospital since July 2008. She started as a caretaker and has recently moved to the Veterinary Assistant position. She acts as a nurse to the animals that come in as patients. She grew up with many pets and has great interest in large animals as well. Ashley enjoys horseback riding and has a horse named Dundee. She loves her job working with the pets at Wedington Animal Hospital.