Our Team
Doctors of Veterinary Medicine
Chris Gentry, DVM
Years of Practice: 25
Dr. Gentry is a 1995 graduate of the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine and a 1991 graduate of UCA with a degree in Biology. In 1996, he opened Vilonia Animal Clinic. Since 2011, he has shared ownership with Dr. Jenkins. Dr. Gentry is also PennHIP Certified.
Dr. Gentry is a cat lover and has owned many breeds of dogs over the years: Bullmastiffs, Pembroke Welsh Corgis, German Short-Haired Pointers, Mountain Curs, plus a variety of rescued mixed breed dogs. He now has no children at home and there is more room for his 4 cats and 4 dogs!
J. Paul Jenkins, DVM
Years of Practice: 18
Dr. Jenkins is a 2002 graduate of the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine. He did his pre-veterinary studies at Arkansas State University and the University of Arkansas. After practicing for two years in Clinton, Louisiana, he joined Vilonia Animal Clinic in 2004. Since 2011, he shares ownership with Dr. Gentry. Dr. Jenkins is on the Advisory Board for the Veterinary Technician program at ASU-Beebe and is the current President of the Arkansas Veterinary Medical Association.
Dr. Jenkins’ home has included a mixed breed dog and Persian cats, and now houses a German Wirehaired Pointer, a Border Collie mix, a miniature Dachshund and the king of the house, Olaf, the tabby cat!
Savannah Burch, DVM
Years of Practice: 1+
Dr. Burch is a Baton Rouge, Louisiana native and a 2015 graduate of Louisiana Tech University. She received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine in 2019.
After first working in northwest Arkansas, Dr. Burch and her family settled in Faulkner County. She joined Vilonia Animal Clinic as an associate veterinarian in June 2020. “The Puggies,” Gus Gus and Noah, joined the VAC family too!
Client Service Representatives
Suzanne Byrum
Since 2000
Michelle Oquin
Since 2005
Paige Tusieseina
Since 2017
Candice Jones
Since 2017
Rachel Kreider
Since 2018
Veterinary Technicians & CVTs
Andy Washburn
Since 2003
Rachel Hunnicut-Steele, CVT
Since 2013
Shanie Pruitt, CVT
Since 2014
Diana Nguyen
Since 2018
Missy Foley, CVT
Since 2018
Elyse Beard, CVT
Since 2019
Veterinary Assistants & Kennel Assistants
Deborah Pickens
Since 2003
Natalie Hill
Since 2011
Shanna Darling
Since 2017
Jordan Cliburn
Since 2018
Nick Gentry
Since 2018
Erin Roberts
Since 2019
Managers
Melanie Gentry, Practice Manager
Since 1996
Annie Jo Moody, Inventory Manager
Since 2007
Clinic Cats
Abbi Kitty
Since 2010
Amber
Since 2016
Now that you’ve met our team stop in and say hello! We would love to meet you and your lovable, furry companion. Contact us to set up an appointment!
Address
Vilonia Animal Clinic
785 US-64 Business
Conway, AR 72032
Contact
Text or Call: 501-796-8400
Fax: 501-796-2973
vacpetportal@viloniaanimalclinic.com
Hours
Monday, Wednesday, Friday:
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday, Thursday:
7:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Saturday - Sunday:
Closed
We are closed everyday from 11:45 AM to - 1:00 PM for lunch.
Address
Vilonia Animal Clinic
785 US-64 Business
Conway, AR 72032
Contact
Text or Call: 501-796-8400
Fax: 501-796-2973
vacpetportal@viloniaanimalclinic.com
Hours
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday, Thursday: 7:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Saturday - Sunday: Closed
We are closed everyday from 11:45 AM to - 1:00 PM for lunch.