Our Veterinarians
Meet the folks who make it all happen. We see big potential in every moment, and care deeply about what we do every day.
Dr. Mike Thompson
Owner, Veterinarian
Dr. Mike Thompson grew up in rural Benton County, Mississippi on a row-crop and cattle farm. Even though he was too young to fully grasp all that being a veterinarian involved, he proudly proclaimed as a boy that he was going to become an animal doctor one day. The older he got, the more certain Dr. Thompson became: he wanted to dedicate his life to veterinary medicine and help all the animals and pet parents that he possibly could! His dream has come full circle, and he’s now the proud owner and operator of Willow Bend Animal Clinic.
Dr. Brittany Hearn
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Hearn is originally from Semmes, AL. She attended Mississippi State University for her undergraduate degree and veterinary school. During her fourth year of veterinary school, Dr. Hearn completed an externship here at Willow Bend Animal Clinic and knew it was the perfect fit for her!
Dr. Katie Jacobs
Associate Veterinarian
Animals and science. Those were the two things that Katie loved most as a child. While most other children were watching cartoons, Katie spent her time watching Animal Planet and ER vet shows. Most children were asking for toy dolls for Christmas; Katie requested a doctor set to practice on her animals. With the passion she has shown for animals throughout her life, it should come as no surprise that today she’s an associate veterinarian at Willow Bend Animal Clinic!
Dr. Joshua Thompson
Veterinarian
Unlike many of his colleagues who spent their childhoods dreaming of one day working at a vet clinic, Dr. Joshua lived his dream almost from day one. The son of Dr. Michael, whom he affectionately calls “Pop,” Dr. Joshua has been immersed in animal medicine his entire life. It came as no surprise that he would decide to follow in his father’s footsteps and become a veterinarian as well.
Dr. Hunt
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Hunt became a veterinarian for one simple reason: to help not only pets, but the owners who love and care for them, through the power of veterinary medicine. For him, using his skill set while spending time around animals every day is a dream come true. He’s proud to serve as an Associate Veterinarian here at Willow Bend Animal Clinic!
Dr. Hudson
Associate Veterinarian
Unlike many of her colleagues, Dr. Maryanna Hudson didn’t daydream about becoming a veterinarian at a tender age. In fact, it was more of a practical decision based on a need she recognized. Growing up on a small hobby farm in Dyersburg, she experienced firsthand how challenging it could be to get access to quality veterinary care. A natural problem-solver, Dr. Hudson decided to become a vet in hopes of bridging that gap so other animal owners wouldn’t have the same issue. The rest, as they say, is history!
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Pet Visits
19,115
Treats Given
19,166
Mouths Cleaned
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