Meet Our Team

We are dedicated to your pet’s health.

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. Dennis Selig

Veterinarian

Born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Dr. Selig acquired a Bachelor of Science in 1972 and a DVM degree in 1981, both from LSU. Upon graduating in 1972, he enlisted in the Navy, served aboard the USS America and USS Nimitz, and then transitioned into the Naval Reserves. He enjoyed his Naval Reserve experiences and, after a total of 22 years of service, retired as a Navy Captain. Dr. Selig opened Northwood Hills Animal Hospital in 1984 and has enjoyed serving this community for over 35 years.

He is blessed with five children and eight grandchildren. His hobbies include traveling, fishing, watching and attending college football games, and photography. Dr. Selig lives at the beckoning of a cat named Chester.

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.

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.

Ron

Veterinary Assistant

Ron has a Cosmetology degree from Blue Cliff Career college. Ron is a Veterinary Assistant and has 5 pets Tugger(Schnauzer Mix), Pup Pup (Chihuahua), Jasper (DMH Norwegian mix), Zira (DSH), and Seymour (Ball Python). Ron enjoys reading, cooking, all things horror-based (movies, haunted trails, & houses), and spending time with family and friends. 

Sierra

Veterinary Assistant

Sierra is a Veterinary Assistant and has 5 years of experience. She grew up in Houston, Texas, and has two pets Echo (Mixed Breed) and Daisy (Catahoula). In her free time, Sierra enjoys manicurists, true crime, media, walks with dogs, and spending time with family.

Chloe

Veterinary Assistant

Chloe is a Veterinary Assistant and attended classes at MGCCC and Dallas Community College with a focus on Vet Sciences. She has 3 dogs (Delilah, Diesel, Jack), 1 Axolotl (Dexter), and 1 crested gecko (Echo). In her free time, she enjoys cooking, working with my catering business, being on the water, and spending time with family and friends.

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 technician. 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 ).

Rachel

Client Service Representative & Veterinary Assistant

Rachel is from Wiggins, MS and attended Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. She enjoys reading, playing video games, and gardening. She has one dog named Sophie, who loves walks, playing with toys, and snuggling.

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.

Kelly

Client Service Representative

Kelly is a Client Service Representative with over 15 years of experience. She has 3 dogs (Layla Sue, Sadie Mae, and Remington), and 3 cats (Baby B, Simon, and Lil One). Kelly enjoys camping, bonfires, fishing, boating, gardening, watching movies, and time with family and friends.

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.