Meet our Compassionate Team of Veterinary Professionals

Our veterinary heroes at Oak View are dedicated to providing the care your pet needs to live a happy and healthy life.

Our Doctors

Dr. Karen Sherman

Owner of Oak View Animal Clinic

Dr. Sherman was raised in Pineville, MO and received her Animal Science Degree at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville and her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Louisiana State University, School of Veterinary Medicine. She has lived in Pea Ridge since 1984 and has two Irish Wolfhounds named Lenny and Siobhan, a cat named Bizzee, as well as beef cattle.

Along with managing the business, Dr. Sherman is active in many local organizations, veterinary organizations, and has served as the President of the Arkansas Veterinary Medication Association Board. Her hobbies include swimming, walking her dogs, quilting, and helping people with personal needs.

Dr. Robert Holmes

Large and Small Animal Veterinarian

Dr. Holmes has been with the Oak View team since 2018. He graduated from the University of Arkansas with a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture and went on to graduate from Oklahoma State University with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.

Dr. Holmes is a native of Arkansas and he and his wife Kelsey enjoy evening strolls with their baby girl Hadley, and two dogs, Cooper and Charlie.

Dr. Keturah Ollie-Hayes

Small Animal Veterinarian

Dr. Keturah was born and raised in Tchula, MS. She obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Tougaloo College in 2018 before going on to receive her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Mississippi State University in 2022. Her interests include surgery, behavior, and gastrointestinal diseases.

While not at the clinic, Dr. Keturah enjoys reading, crafting, and going to museums. She can’t wait to experience all that beautiful NWA has to offer with her two dogs, Action and Prada

Practice Manager

Angela B.

Angela grew up in the desert of Arizona and joined us in Pea Ridge Arkansas in fall of 2021. She started in the Veterinary Field in 1989 and grew quickly from animal nursing to management. She has worked in and managed several areas of veterinary medicine that include general practice, military, shelter medicine, and emergency, critical care, with specialty, and multi-hospital management. Angela loves improving and growing her skillset to provide the best experiences for pets, their families, and the hospital staff she works with. She loves working at Oak View Animal Clinic. During her time off she likes to hike, kayak, paddleboard, and on especially cold days she snuggles in with a good book and her four-legged family members. Living with Angela is her longtime adventure companion…a Queensland Heeler named Caelob, a young and fun Shelty named Seamus, and a cute as a button rescue cat named Maisy.

Nurse/ Nurse Assistant Team

Courtney S.

Registered Veterinary Nurse

Courtney was born and raised in Garfield, Arkansas and currently resides in Anderson, Missouri with her husband Zach. She earned her Associates of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology from Crowder College in 2018 and has been part of the Oak View team since 2015. Her passion is patient care and client education. She feels her duty is to help clients learn the importance of vaccines and preventatives since her knowledge of such before working in the field was poor.

Julia A.

Veterinary Nurse Assistant

Julia was raised in Maine and Michigan and now resides in Rogers Arkansas. She first discovered her passion for animals at a young age when she rescued a baby bunny that was separated from its mother. From there on out she has continued to expand her knowledge and loves working with a variety of other animals. She has worked as a veterinary assistant at Oak View for over 1 year. In Julia’s free time she tries to spend as much time as possible outdoors with her husband, daughter, two dogs Marble and Zula, and two cats Janie and Molly. 

Josie B.

Veterinary Nurse Assistant

Josie was raised in Marshalltown, Iowa and currently resides in Centerton, Arkansas. She is excited to pursue her career in veterinary medicine. When not at work Josie enjoys spending time with her family and pets.

Faith B.

Veterinary Nurse Assistant

Faith grew up in Cassville, Mo.  She started working in medicine in the dental field. She has had an affinity with animals for as long as she can remember and jumped at the opportunity to work with them by joining Oak View Animal Clinic. Faith has a black lab named Archie. On her days off she enjoys the great outdoors, riding in her side by side, and baking.

Emma H.

Veterinary Nurse Assistant

Emma was raised in Southern California. We are so glad she joined oak View Animal Clinic as she has a passion for working with animals and making a difference in peoples lives. Emma has a dog named Luna and a cat named Bud. Emma likes to fish, paint, and go on hikes with with her dog.

Devon P.

Veterinary Nurse Assistant

Terziha C.

Veterinary Nurse Assistant

Terziha grew up in the local area of Garfield, AR.  She grew up around animals and currently has chickens, sheep, goats, pigs, dogs and a bearded dragon named Beanz. Terziha started with Oak View Animal Clinic with the hospitality team and has moved into the role of Veterinary Nurse Assistant. She enjoys fishing, painting, and working on vehicles.

Animal Care Specialist Team

Christie C.

Lead Animal Care Specialist

Christie grew up in Norfolk, AR.  She  joined Oak View Animal Clinic in 2018. She leads our Hospitality Team with compassion for the pets in their care. Christy treats every boarding pet like she does her own, and creates special bonds with them and their owners. Christy has a cat, dogs, and horses. In her spare time she likes to paint, swim, fish, and float on the river.

Malachi B.

Caley H

Cassidy G.

Client Care Coordinators

Kailey G.

Kailey grew up in Bossier City, LA. She loves both people and animals. She decided to work with both and joined the CSR team at Oak View Animal Clinic. Kailey has a dog named Milli that she rescued. When she is off work, she loves spending time with her son, walking, and listening to music.

Katie P.

Katie grew up here in Pea Ridge and Seligman , Mo.  She has spent time on the people side of medicine earning her RDA and CNA. She has always loved animals and decided to join Oak View Animal Clinic to help pets and people. Katie has 2 dachshunds Milo and Zelda as well as 2 gerbils. In her off time she can often be found reading, watching movies, and taking her 2 dachshunds to the dog park.