About Us


Dr. Mike Beard
Veterinarian/Owner
LSU
  Dr. Beard is a Diplomate, American Board of Veterinary Practitioners, Certified in Canine and Feline Practice. Dr. Beard always did well in school and thought someday he would go to medical school. However, he did enjoy growing up around farm animals. Also, the summer before ninth grade he had the opportunity to work at Byreview Veterinary Clinic in Hope, AR. After that, he realized his passion was in veterinary medicine and would someday go to vet school. He grew up in Southern Arkansas and did his undergraduate studies at Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia, AR. He graduated from the Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine in 1983. He is a past President of the Arkansas Veterinary Medical Association. He is also a member of the International Association of Veterinary Pain Management. Since Dr. Beard is board-certified and a very experienced practitioner he often accepts referral cases and does consulting for other Veterinarians. Dr. Beard married the love of his life and his high school sweetheart, Glenda in 1978. Glenda has been with him every step of the way. They have a daughter, Elyse and a son, Ethan. They also have an Australian Shepard named Rebel, a Chocolate Lab named Ranger and a stream of fish brought home by the kids over the years. Dr. Beard is thankful for the opportunity to be involved in activities at his church. In his spare time, he enjoys reading, hiking and spending time with his family. His motto is "Just because you are having a bad day does not mean you are having a bad life."

Rebecca Johnston
Vererinary Technician (student)		    Currently in College at Penn Foster to be a Veterianary Technician. I am married with two dogs, three cats and some chickens.

Ethan Beard
Maintenance		     Ethan works in the summer and after school to keep the office clean and well maintained. Ethan is a Boy Scout. He enjoys video games, playing his guitar and basketball.

Glenda Beard
Office Manager		    Glenda has a BS in Agriculture Business from Southern Arkansas University, and received her Funeral Director License in 2006. She is married to Dr. Mike Beard and has two children, Elyse and Ethan, and one granddaughter, Avery Bolling. Glenda is involved with Junior Auxiliary of Conway, and is a member of New Life Church. Glenda and her family are huge LSU Tiger fans. In her spare time she enjoys working out and staying fit. (Phil 4:13)

Adaire Thessing
Receptionist		    Adaire graduated high school from St. Joseph Catholic School. She was a stay-at-home mom for ten years to three amazing sons: Mason, Brodey, and Sawyer. In her spare time she enjoys reading and watching her sons play sports.