Dr. Jeff Nightengale attended Oklahoma State University for both undergraduate studies and veterinary medicine graduating in 1989. Upon graduating he started here at VCA Beltline East Animal Hospital as an associate doctor. In 1998 Dr. Nightengale became the medical director for VCA Beltline East Animal Hospital. He is a member of American Animal Hospital Association. His special interests are General Medicine, Emergency Critical Care, and Dentistry.

Karen Burns began her career at VCA Beltline East Animal Hospital in 1998 where she was trained as a veterinary technician, receptionist and pet care assistant. Over the years since then Karen has held several different positions with VCA at other local area hospitals. She became a hospital manager in 2006 and finally made it full circle back here to her home clinic June of 2008. She enjoys spending time with her husband Charlie, her 2 daughters, and Bella their boxer.