Fayetteville Veterinary Medical Center
Partners in Pet Wellness
Our Team

Dr. Jessie Hargis
Veterinarian
Dr. Hargis is a native of Northwest Arkansas. She attended high school at Fayetteville High School and then attended the University of Arkansas and graduated with an Animal Science degree. She obtained her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Louisiana State University. She has been practicing in Northwest Arkansas since 2018.
In her free time, Dr. Hargis loves to spend time with her two children, her husband Cody and all of their pets hiking, swimming and being outdoors.

Dr. Hope Knoedl
Veterinarian
Dr. Hope Knoedl is a South Arkansas native who graduated from LSU Veterinary School in 2018 alongside Dr. Jessie Hargis. She spent a lot of her childhood in a veterinary clinic where her Mother worked. She loved helping out with the care of pets and watching the surgeries. She received a Bachelor's Degree in Biochemistry and Biology at the University of Arkansas at Monticello.
Dr. Knoedl has a husband, Cole, and a daughter, Mia. She enjoys biking, painting, kayaking and spending time with her family.

Kailyn English
Practice Manager
Kailyn has been working in the veterinary field since 2021, starting as a customer service representative and later gaining hands on experience as a veterinary assistant. Her passion for animals and commitement to compassionate care shine through in everything she does. Originally from Florida, Kailyn moved to Arkansas three years ago and is excited to now serve the Fayetteville community. At home, Kailyn is a proud dog mom to two lovalable dachshunds who keep her on her toes and remind her daily why she loves what she does. As our practice manager, she's dedicated to creating a positive experience for both pets and their people - and supporting our team in delivering exceptional care every step of the way.

Sydni Walsworth
Lead Customer Service Representative
Sydni has nearly three years of experience as a customer service representative and brings warmth, empathy and a genuine love for animals to every interaction. A proud cat parent with a house full of kitties, Sydni is passionate about making both pets and their people feel welcome. She's excited to get to know the Fayetteville community and looks forward to helping you and your furry family members feel right at home!
