Our doctors are all members of the American Veterinary Medical Association, among other state and local organizations.
Tad H. Marvin, DVM
Bellevue Animal Clinic
After graduating from Hendrix College, Dr. Marvin received his DVM degree from Louisiana State University in 1986 and has been at Bellevue Animal Clinic ever since. He concentrates his efforts in Internal Medicine and Surgery. He also has additional continuing education in Ultrasound Diagnostics.
He and his wife, Annette, have two adult daughters. Whether at work or at home, he is surrounded by women. Even his two Westies are females. He enjoys fishing and playing racquetball. The family attends Christ the King Catholic Church.
Oh, and don’t let the LSU degree fool you. He likes nothing better than for the Razorbacks to beat the LSU Tigers.
Douglas A. Winter, DVM
Bellevue Animal Clinic
Dr. Winter grew up in Little Rock and graduated from Hendrix College in 1986 and Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1990. He joined the staff at Treasure Hill Pet Hospital in 1982 as an 18-year old Animal Caretaker and then returned after earning his veterinary degree. Dr. Winter enjoys internal medicine and soft-tissue surgery cases, but he especially likes getting to know families and their pets. As a history buff and a recent empty-nester, he and his wife Angela enjoy traveling, exploring new cities, and touring mansions from the Gilded Age. Married over thirty years, they have a grown, married daughter who is a pediatrician in St. Louis, and a son currently in law school at New York University in Manhattan. They have two cats and one dog, all local shelter adoptions, to ensure they never become too lazy at home.
Dr. Julie Pate
Bellevue Animal Clinic
From the time I was young, I have always been fascinated by animals of all kinds. When I was not watching nature shows on television, I was outside looking for turtles or baby birds, or reading a book about the animal kingdom.
I attended college at the University of Arkansas where I earned an anthropology degree, with the goal of doing field work in primatology. I soon discovered that my real passion was in the area of medicine, and I enrolled in veterinary school at Louisiana State University. I graduated in 2011, and while I love the Tigers, I am still a Razorback fan above all!
I feel extremely fortunate to be a part of the Bellevue team in 2016. I worked at a veterinary clinic before going to veterinary school, and so I knew that this was the kind of place where I wanted to practice. I love veterinary medicine, and am so grateful that I get to spend my days working with such excellent coworkers, clients, and patients. Those relationships truly make this the best profession in the world.
April D. Overton, DVM
Maumelle Animal Clinic
Dr. Overton is pictured with her Yorkshire Terrier, Mia. She joined the staff of Maumelle Animal Clinic in 2007 after graduating from Louisiana State University and was named hospital director on July 1st, 2017. Prior to entering veterinary school, Dr. Overton grew up in central Arkansas. She began working at Bellevue Animal Clinic as a caretaker during high school. She continued her employment there as a veterinary nurse while attending Arkansas State University at Jonesboro for her undergraduate studies.
Dr. Overton is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Arkansas Veterinary Medical Association, and serves on the Arkansas Veterinary Foundation Board. She enjoys all aspects of small animal medicine but emphasizes in internal medicine.
Dr. Overton’s family includes her husband, Russell, her two step-children, Emily and Alex, and her twin boys, Connor and William. They also have two fur children; Mia, a Yorkshire Terrier and Sushi, a black short-haired cat. Outside of the clinic she enjoys spending time with her family and outdoor activities, such as camping and kayaking.
Dr. Sarah Finn Whitley
Maumelle Animal Clinic
Dr. Sarah Finn Whitley was born and raised in Little Rock, AR. She graduated with Honors from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville before attending veterinary school at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge.
Growing up, Dr. Whitley enjoyed watching her father practice veterinary medicine. Witnessing his relationships with clients and patients encouraged her to pursue a career as a veterinarian.
Dr. Whitley met her husband, Jack, while attending LSU. She is currently in the process of transitioning him into a Razorback fan! They have two dogs and one cat. Jeb, their Chesapeake Bay Retriever, loves hunting and wearing his backpack on hiking trips. Red, a Hound mix rescue, enjoys making new friends and sunbathing. Their Maine Coon mix, Bert, enjoys bird watching and wrestling with his cat cousin Ernie.
Dr. Whitley has a special interest in ultrasonography and soft tissue surgery. She is a member at Fellowship Bible Church. In her free time, she enjoys camping, hiking, hunting and fishing with her family.