Meet Our Team

We are dedicated to your pet’s health.

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Get to know our veterinary team!

We know that your pet is a member of the family, and we will always treat them as such. We also want to build and foster a relationship with you. Our team is committed to educating our clients in how to keep your pets healthy year-round with good nutrition and exercise.

Dr. Julie Parks

Dr. Julie Parks

Veterinarian

Dr. Julie Parks is a 2013 graduate of the Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine. She has worked at Northwood Hills Animal Hospital for over 13 years both before and after becoming a veterinarian. She’s also a 20-year veteran of the United States Air Force. Her hobbies include spending time with friends and family, gardening, and repurposing/treasure hunting. She and her husband have a constantly varying number of furry children and foster pets.
Dr. Robert Barcala

Dr. Robert Barcala

Veterinarian

Dr. Robert Barcala has been a practicing veterinarian for 31 years. He earned his B.S. degree in Biology and Chemistry at Stanford University and graduated from the Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine in 1992. He strongly believes that the best care for any patient is a multi-personnel approach where the veterinarian, technicians, and pet owners are all working as a team to achieve the best results for the patient. His hobbies include photography, traveling, antique restoration, and, together with his wife of 23 years, taking in old or sick patients who need extra care and providing them with the best quality of life possible.

Wendy

Wendy

Practice Manager

Wendy was born and raised in central Mississippi. Ever since she was a young child, she has had a love for animals. In 2008, Wendy went to work at a spay-neuter clinic in Pearl, MS as a veterinary assistant. She knew as soon as she started that she was in the right field of work. In 2015, she moved to Gulfport and started at Northwood Hills Animal Hospital. She has 2 dogs names Lola (English Bulldog) and Nipsey (American Pit Bull).

Morgan

Morgan

Veterinary Assistant

Morgan studied at MGCCC and is a Veterinary Assistant. She has 7 1/2 years of vet med experience. She is a mother to 5 children and has been on the coast her whole life. In her free time, Morgan enjoys spending time with family watching movies, and playing basketball.

Rachael

Rachael

Veterinary Assistant

Rachael has been in the veterinarian field for about 12 years. She attended U.S. Army Signal School to become an Information Technician Specialist. Her favorite thing about veterinary medicine is helping clients and taking the best care of their pets. Rachael prides herself on client education and helping owners understand what is happening with their pets. In her free time, she plays video games, reads, writes, and colors.

Gabbie

Gabbie

Veterinary Assistant

Gabbie completed the Penn Foster Veterinary Technician program, emphasizing her commitment to learning and teamwork. She takes pride in her ability to quickly grasp new concepts and collaborate to elevate the standards of care for all. In her free time, she enjoys reading and watching old movies, as well as sewing, and knitting.

Julie

Julie

Client Service Representative/Veterinary Assistant

Julie has been in the vet med field for 4 years. She attended West Harrison High School. Julie loves making sure her clients and patients are doing well. She loves knowing that she can make a difference in their health and well-being. In her free time, she enjoys relaxing with her husband. watching the Atlanta Braves play and playing video games.

Devin

Devin

Client Service Representative

Devin is originally from Anchorage, Alaska. She currently attends Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. In her spare time, she enjoys working out, traveling, and spending time with her fiancé. Devin has two dogs, a golden retriever named Beaux and a Great Pyrenees named Daisy. She also has one cat, Mr. Wizard, who runs the house.
Amber

Amber

Groomer

Amber is a groomer with over 20 years of experience! After graduating high school she did vocational schooling. She has 5 dogs and 3 beta fish. They are Chito (Chihuahua), Beanie (Chihuahua), Willow (Pit Bull Mix), Finely (Yorkipoo), and Tundra (Belgian Malinois). In her free time, Amber enjoys rock climbing, fishing, fish tanks, and gardening.