Dr. Dickey

Dr. Dwaine Dickey graduated from Louisiana State University in 1987. Dr. Dickey has been practicing Veterinary Medicine in Northwest Arkansas for over 25 years now. At Animal Medical Center, Dr. Dickey treats small animals and offers a wide variety of services ranging from a large variety of surgeries to preventative care. Dr. Dickey currently serves as a board of directors member for the Animal Emergency Clinic of NWA. Dr. Dickey also represents District one in the ARVMA.

Dr. O’Neal

Dr. O’Neal grew up in Little Rock, Arkansas and knew she wanted to be a veterinarian since the age of four. She never stopped pursuing her love for animals as a career. Dr. O’Neal completed her undergraduate studies in Animal Science at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, then headed to Baton Rouge with her husband, Josh O’Neal, where she received a degree in veterinary medicine at Louisiana State University. After graduation, they headed west to Las Vegas where Dr. O’Neal practiced at a busy 6 doctor practice for 2 years. Dr. O’Neal and her husband elected to move back to Arkansas in 2012 to settle down and start their family. Together they have three children, a five year old daughter named Saylor, a three year old daughter named Anniston, and a one year old boy named Hyson. They have two Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Bentley & Beamer, and one cat, Tini. Dr. O’Neal has a special interest in soft tissue surgery, emergency medicine, ultrasonography and veterinary business. Dr. O’Neal is passionate about preventative medicine and client education. She wants to help pet owners get the most out of their veterinary care. Dr. O’Neal serves in the American Veterinary Medical Association House of Delegates, Arkansas Veterinary Medical Association Board of Directors, Alumni Society Board of Directors for the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural Food and Life Sciences, and acts as an Alumni Fundraising Agent for her veterinary class. In her free time, Dr. O’Neal loves her church community group, exercising, and baking cookies. Her highest priority is spending time with family, friends, and pets.

Dr. Friedman

Dr. Friedman was raised in Ashland, Kentucky and received her bachelor's degree in Animal Science at the University of Kentucky. During her undergraduate studies, Dr. Friedman volunteered at a wildlife rehabilitation facility in Kentucky. After graduation she was an intern at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, where she cared for rescued large exotic animals such as lions, tigers, and bears (oh my!). During this internship, she met her now husband Daniel Friedman, who grew up in Arkansas. Together they moved to Auburn, Alabama where Dr. Friedman earned her doctorate of veterinary medicine at Auburn University. After veterinary school, they relocated back to NWA with their mixed breed shelter pup, Luna, and their Golden Retriever, Lily, to start her career as a veterinarian. Dr. Friedman has a special interest in soft tissue surgery, dentistry, exotic animals, and internal medicine. In her free time, Dr. Friedman loves spending time with her step-daughters Rylee and Ayla, going camping, DIY projects, cooking and baking! Dr. Friedman and her husband recently bought some land and plan to start a farm and raise their family here in NWA in the upcoming years.

Dr. Gregory

Dr. Gregory graduated from Oklahoma State University in 2018 and became a full time veterinarian in June of 2018. She completed her off campus rotations with us as well and fell in love with the clinic, so she decided to stay! Dr. Gregory has been working in the veterinary field for many years , starting with work as a kennel attendant when she was in high school. In her free time, she enjoys playing softball, cheering on her Alma Mater, and spending time on the lake with her husband- Michael, daughter- Lainey, and her crazy dog, Thomas.