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Founder

Dr. Joan Nafe

Dr. Joan Nafe from Hillcrest Animal Hospital

Founder

Dr. Joan Nafe

Dr. Joan Nafe grew up in Little Rock and graduated from Hall High School in 1969. She attended Vassar College and Colgate University, where she graduated with a B.S. in 1974. She then attended the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, where she was honored as the top Arkansas student. In 1979, Dr. Joan completed a Small Animal Medicine and Surgery Internship at the Animal Medical Center in New York City, where she met and later married Dr. Larry Nafe. They have a daughter, Laura, who is an assistant professor at the Oklahoma State School of Veterinary Medicine. Outside of the hospital, Dr. Joan enjoys reading a good book and spending time with her Doberman, Ben.