Dr. Angela Bentley
Angela Bentley, DVM, cVMA, graduated with a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Ontario Veterinary College at the University of Guelph in 2001, then obtained her certification as a Veterinary Medical Acupuncturist in 2015. She joined our company in 2012 at our Pensacola location and was excited to open our new facility here in Pea Ridge in 2022. If you ask Dr. Bentley what her favorite part of her job is, she will tell you “helping pets and their people”. She feels that education and continued learning are the most important aspects of her role as a Veterinarian. When Dr. Bentley is not busy at the hospital caring for pets, she loves spending time with her family, tending to her small farm and gardening.
Dr. Ziegler
Dr. Ziegler joined the team in 2024 after graduating from the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. She chose Animal Hospital of Pea Ridge because of the focus on exceptional patient care and positive work environment. She has a special interest in exotic animal medicine and is passionate about providing Fear Free care to her patients. She is originally from East Tennessee, but has always wanted to live on the coast. When she is not at work, she enjoys surfing or relaxing in the sun with a good book.
Katherine Zahnd, CVT, aPHR
Katherine has been with our sister hospitals since 2007. She is a Certified Veterinary Technician a well as an Associate Professional in Human Resources .She was part of the first graduating class of the Pensacola State College Veterinary Technology program. She has enjoyed time at our sister hospitals Animal Hospital of Tiger Point and Animal Hospital of Pensacola. Her mother was serving in the military for her childhood and was raised all over the U.S. She sees the best part of her job as teaching clients and staff about the best medicine practices for all the pets we care for. In her off time she enjoys traveling on and off her motorcycle, reading almost anything she can get her hands on, and spending time with friends and family.
Trisha Merchant, CVPM, PHR, CCFP
Director of Hospital Management
Trisha has been in the veterinary industry since 2000. She joined our team in September 2014. Trisha is a native to the Pensacola/Alabama area; born and raised in Alabama. Trisha’s favorite part of the job is working with the staff to make sure they are educated and have the knowledge to share with clients. When she is not working, she enjoys watching football (Roll Tide!) and spending time with her family. Trisha has 2 dogs (Claire and Roxy), 2 cats (Milo and Waffles) and some grandpets (Scooter, Ivy, Zara, Kylo and Zena).