Staff
Our staff is committed to providing individual attention to our clients to make their experience at our clinic a pleasant one. Everyone from reception to kennel is trained in animal care to allow consistency from start to finish. Our receptionists, technicians and veterinary assistants participate in the Certified Veterinary Assistant program in order to provide the highest quality care for your pets. The staff also attends various seminars during the year to keep them up-to-date on current topics in order to assist you and your pets.
Dr. Susan Little, DVM
Dr. Little has been practicing small animal veterinary medicine for over 25 years. She began her career in Dallas, TX then moved with her family to Longview, TX in 1984 where she continues to serve Gregg County and the surrounding area. She opened Little Animal Hospital in April 2004 to continue practicing her skills in small animal medicine and surgery.
Education:
High School: Ursuline Academy High School (San Antonio, TX), 1974
Undergraduate: B.S. Texas A&M University (Biomedical Science), 1978
B.S. Texas A&M University (Veterinary Science), 1981
Graduate: DVM Texas A&M University, 1983
Professional Affiliations:
American Veterinary Medical Association
Texas Veterinary Medical Association
East Texas Veterinary Medical Association
Gregg County Veterinary Medical Association (president)
East Texas Pet Emergency Clinic (board member)
Family Notes:
My husband, Mark, is an optometrist in private practice. We are the proud parents of two children, Alison and Jennifer. Alison is in graduate school at West Texas A&M University, studying speech pathology. Jennifer is a freshman at University of Texas in Austin. Our family enjoys spending time with our Corgis, Pumpkin and Harley, and our cats, Gus, Lionel and Marli.
Dr. Christine Prior, DVM
Dr. Christine Prior graduated from Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in May 2010 and came to work at Little Animal Hospital in June 2010. She has worked in the veterinary field since 2000..
Education:
High School: Tatum High School (Tatum, TX), 1995
Undergraduate: B.S. Texas A&M University (Biomedical Science), 2005
Graduate: DVM Texas A&M University, 2010
Professional Affiliations:
American Veterinary Medical Association
Texas Veterinary Medical Association
East Texas Veterinary Medical Association
American Association of Feline Practitioners
East Texas Pet Emergency Clinic
Family Notes:
My husband, Travis, and I were married shortly after graduating from Tatum High School in 1995. After graduation from high school, Travis joined the U.S. Air Force and we spent three years living in Okinawa, Japan while he was stationed at Kadena Air Base. While there, we adopted a mixed breed puppy named Jody. Jody immediately began ruling the household. She traveled back to the United States with us and continues to rule the household. During my third year of veterinary school a local shelter brought a mixed breed six month old puppy to the vet school to be spayed. The mixed breed puppy was assigned to my surgery group. Annie quickly won my heart and joined our household. Travis, Jody, Annie and I enjoy sailing, camping and spending time with family and friends.