Dr. Bob Hale

I grew up in the wonderful southern town of Eldorado, Arkansas. As a young child my parents let me have a variety of pets: raccoons, fox squirrels, flying squirrels, a squirrel monkey, a parrot, a boa constrictor, tarantulas, and of course a few cats and dogs. My desire to work with animals started at a very early age, thanks to my parents.

When I graduated from high school in 1970, I was unsure of what I could do and moved toward a business degree. I graduated from University of Arkansas in 1976 and went to work for Roadway Express Trucklines for two years. The next three years, I worked in Brazil, South America for a shipping company called Offshore Logistics. It was during this time I reflected on my real "calling" in life-- to work with dogs and cats.

I returned to the University of Arkansas to "repeat" my sciences for two years, applied to LSU Veterinary School, and graduated in 1987 as a doctor of veterinary medicine.

At the present time, I have a wife, four children, five dogs, two cats, and one parrot. Everyday I wake up and think about my veterinary mission and how fortunate I am working with wonderful pet lovers, great employees, and doing what I was intended to do.

Dr Bob is at CVAH on Monday's.

I am a native of central Louisianna. I was a chemist for 10 years and at the age of 34 went back to veterinary school. I graduated from LSU School of Veterinary Medicine and them practiced small animal and emergency medicine in Lafayette, LA for 3 years before moving to Arkansas.

I have 14 dogs & 5 cats (all rescues), so I don't have much free time time to enjoy camping, fishing, now skiing, and flying planes, though I try when I can. I enjoy working with the Humane Societies of Pulaski & Saline Counties and with the Animal rescue group CARE. I am interested in wildlife medicine & rehabilitation and have rasied dozens of birds, opossums, squirrels and raccoons.

Dr. Bob Hale and I opened Chenal Valley Animal Hospital in August 2004. I believe in practicing the very best medicine and surgery, and am happy to refer my patients to specialists when necessary.

I feel so lucky to look forward to each day at work. I have the most rewarding career, and can not imagine having more fun than practicing veterinary medicine.

Dr. Ashley Mounts

Before I could even say or spell the word, I knew that I wanted to be a veterinarian.  My mom tells me that when I was little, I would lean over the backseat of the car and tell her that I wanted to be a “kitty doctor.

As a native of Murfreesboro, Arkansas, I grew up on a state park with dogs, cats, rabbits and abundant wildlife.  There was seldom a time when I didn’t have a litter of puppies or kittens to play with.  My love for animals started early in life and runs deep to this day, thanks in large to my parents and upbringing.

I graduated with a BS in Zoology from the University of Florida in 2001, and went on to attend the University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine soon thereafter. 

I also did a preceptorship at Briarwood Animal Hospital, where I first became acquainted with Dr. Hale and his excellent staff.  I feel blessed to be a part of this practice, serving a wonderful group of clients and the animals that they love.  Veterinary medicine is an exciting profession.  There is rarely a dull moment and the rewards are endless!  I cannot imagine doing anything else.

Chenal Valley Animal Hospital
#18 Rahling Circle
Little Rock, AR  72223
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501-821-0049
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