Owner/Doctor: C. David Summerlin, DVM

Dr. Summerlin started Ark Animal Hospital as an individual practitioner in December 1992. The practice was originally located on Hwy 90. Over the years, Ark has grown to include five doctors and as of 2007, a new location on Berryhill Road. Even though the practice has grown, his philosophy of a "Small Animal Hospital with a Big Heart" has prevailed. He feels it is important to treat clients and their pets as family.

Dr. Summerlin is married and has three children. His extended family also lives in the area. Amos, a Golden Retriever, four cats and two horses complete his family.

Dr. Summerlin received his DVM degree from Auburn University School of Veterinary Medicine.  He is an avid fan of Auburn football and just wants people to know that Auburn won the National Championship!

His areas of interest include veterinary family practice.

Doctor:  Chiaki Inomata, DVM

Joined Ark in 2004.

After attending the University of South Alabama, Dr. Inomata earned her DVM degree from Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1999. Before joining Ark Animal Hospital in 2004, she worked as an associate veterinarian at several clinics in Pensacola and also as a relief veterinarian.

She is married and has many non-human children at home. She is a member of Pensacola Dog Fanciers' Association and an Afghan Hound Rescue group. In her spare time, she enjoys gardening.

Her areas of interest include geriatric and internal medicine.

Doctor:  Randy Maddox, DVM

 Randy Maddox attended Auburn University and received his DVM degree in 1985. After working in Alabama and South Florida, Dr. Maddox and his wife moved to Pensacola in 1991.

Dr. Maddox practices medicine at Ark on Tuesdays and Fridays. His area of interest is surgery.

 

Doctor: Norma Berberich, DVM

Originally from Kentucky, Dr. Berberich received her DVM degree from Auburn University School of Veterinary Medicine in 1987. She practiced in Elizabethtown, KY for two years before moving to Florida in 1989. She has since worked at the animal emergency clinic in Pensacola (except for a return to general practice from 1996-1999 as an associate here at Ark.) She is married with multiple pets: cats, dogs, horses. Recently, she has become a apiarist (bee keeper).

Her areas of interest include emergency medicine and surgery. 

 

Doctor:  Amy Harper, DVM

Dr. Harper received her undergradute degree in Biomedical Science - Pre Med from Auburn University.  Five years later she decided to pursue a degree in Veterinary Medicine instead of human medicine.  She is a graduate of Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine located in St. Kitts and performed her last year of clinical rotation at Purdue University.

After finishing at Purdue she remained in Indiana for four years as an associate in a rural small animal hospital.  Before coming to Ark Animal Hospital, she was an associate at Navy Blvd Animal Hospital and performed Veterinary relief work for several years that took her to many different clinics in many different areas.

She is currently licensed in three states and will on occasion still perform relief services for some of her long standing clients in St. Croix and Indiana, but she always comes back to join us at Ark.

Her areas of interest in Veterinary Medicine include Soft Tissue Surgery, Multimodal treatment of Osteoarthritis and the up and coming field of Regernerative Medicine (Stem cell therapy) - which she would love to discuss with you.

Dr. Harper spends her time outside the office training as a Biblical counselor, playing golf (ask her to play sometime!), going to the beach, kayaking, and playing frisbee with her mutt Rocket Dog.

 We are very proud of our support staff! 

 Our receptionists are very knowledgable about heartworm products, flea preventatives and pet food. We offer a full line of these products, and they can help you make the right choice. Specials and rebates are available on most products. They can also assist you in choosing the perfect doctor for you and your pet.  They can schedule appointments and give information concerning costs and procedures.  Give them a call!

Our assistants are well trained on the recommendations of our hospital.  They will help you make  vaccine choices based on your pets lifestyle.  They have a wealth of knowledge concerning parasites and other issues affecting your pet.  They love new puppies and kittens and enjoying educating new owners on everything from food to spay and neuter procedures. As pets mature, nutritional needs, frequency of exams and a number of other issues arise.   Ask them questions! 

Our surgical assistants are top notch.  Their main concern is your pet.  They are involved in every aspect of your pets surgery.  They go over your requests and make sure all information concerning the procedure is in order.  Next, they assist the surgeon in a thorough pre-surgical exam.  Pre-surgical bloodwork is processed and the results reviewed with the surgeon before the procedure.  They monitor the pet throughout the entire procedure.  This includes heart rate and temperature.  Your pet is monitored after surgery to ensure a full recovery.  The comfort of your pet is of great concern, and they are observed for indications of distress or discomfort. When your pet is discharged, they will go over medications and recommendations for your pet's recovery.  They are available for questions throughout the day.

Our kennel staff are our spoilers! They consider our boarders their extended family and treat them as such.  They welcome opportunities to give tours of our facility.  They love for families to call and check on their babies (gives them a chance to brag on your pets).

Practice Manager:  Sandie

Surgery Manager:  Jessica

Head Assistant:  Ilka

Veterinary Asistants:  

                     Heather

                     Tina

                     Lisa R.

                     Jolene

                     Shelby

                     Cesar

                      Lisa G.

Head Receptionist:  Donnette

Receptionists: Shannon

                       Paige

                       Melissa

                       Bonnie

Kennel Assistants:

                               Amanda

                               Bryn

                               Karen