Dr. Michael A. Liles DVM
Dr. Liles started his education at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville before he transferred to Louisiana State University where he graduated with his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 1981. After spending two years practicing in Batesville, Arkansas, Dr. Liles returned to Searcy, where he was born and raised, and has been practicing medicine at the same location on Booth Road since 1983. Exceptional veterinary care is incredibly important to Dr. Liles. He is committed to exemplifying professionalism in caring for clients’ pet’s needs by providing remarkable patient care and customer service. Communication and education play a pivotal role in his interactions with his clients. His areas of expertise include preventative medicine for small animals, dentistry and surgeries. Dr. Liles has developed an appreciation for animal dental health over the past few years and has added new technology along with extended continuing education in the field.
He is a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. Dr. Liles is an active member of Searcy First United Methodist Church and has been serving on the Searcy School Board since 1993. He is an active board member of the Humane Society of Searcy, donating time when possible with their spay and neuter program. He is a member of the American Veterinary Dental Society, Arkansas Veterinary Medical Association, and the American Veterinary Medical Association. He has also served on both the Arkansas Veterinary Medical Association and the Southwest Veterinary Symposium Boards. Dr. Liles was named Arkansas' Veterinarian of the Year in 2007 by his peers and members of the Arkansas Veterinary Medical Association.
He and wife, Nancy, have 3 grown children, 5 grandchildren and 2 dachshunds, Penny and Sally. In his spare time he enjoys traveling to new places, reading, attending Razorback sporting events and spending time with his family and friends.
Wendy Higginbotham Office Manager
Wendy has been with Liles Animal Clinic since 2008. As office manager, she is the clinic’s Human Resources, Customer Service and Bookkeeping departments, and is also the IT supervisor and a skilled multi-tasker. She loves being able to organize and supervise different areas of the clinic and staying busy. She also enjoys troubleshooting computers and lab analyzers, and welcomes the various experiences that come with each new day. Her responsibilities also include managing the staff and maintaining the work schedules.
Wendy is an integral part of the Liles Animal Clinic team. She is the first person a client has contact with, whether in person or over the phone. She juggles the schedule, registering and discharging patients, entering information into the computer and answering the phone. She also stands ready to answer questions and concerns regarding a wide array of issues. She loves working with the animals at the practice, as well as helping people. She finds it very rewarding to help animals in need and she makes it her personal goal to strive for client satisfaction.
Working in a veterinary environment is ideal for Wendy because she loves working with humans and animals and seeing the similarities to each other. It was a natural career progression for her to use her people skills in a new environment.
Our Office Manager is a crucial part of our team. Wendy brings compassion and a glowing smile to the clinic every day. She has a Terrier mix named Scruffy and a retired Greyhound racing dog named Taylor.
Harley Griffin Veterinary Technician
Veterinary Technicians create a layered level of expertise behind the scenes. They follow the veterinarian’s instructions for each and every patient and discuss any changes that may occur in their conditions. Some of the technician’s responsibilities include: assisting the doctor by holding patients, drawing and running blood work, monitoring patients under anesthesia, taking radiographs, performing dental cleanings, and basically being the veterinarian’s right hand. Harley has been a team member at Liles Animal Clinic since May of 2010. She earned her associates degree in Veterinary Technology from Arkansas State University of Beebe in July of 2010. Harley has a love for animals, big and small, and loves to work with them all.
Growing up she has been around an array of animals including rabbits, guinea pigs, dogs, cats, horses, goats, and chickens. She also raised rabbits for FFA in high school. As of right now she has 4 dogs; a rescued mixed breed, a Blue Heeler, and 2 miniature Dachshunds. Harley’s long term goal is to become certified in animal Dentistry and Physical Therapy.
As our technician, she loves being able to help pets stay happy and healthy. Harley does her best to provide education and resources to pet owners, so that they can give the best care possible when at home. Some of Harley’s favorite tasks as a veterinary technician are taking dental x rays and performing dental cleanings. She takes before and after pictures of every dental patient, in order to better educate owners of the importance of dental cleanings.
Nancy Liles
Nancy is a retired school teacher, she taught in the Searcy School system for 31 years. After 2 years of retirement, she returned to the workforce part time to help us out in the office. She does our account payables, payroll and numerous other duties and helps out wherever she is needed.
Dachshunds are Nancy’s favorite dog breed. She and Dr. Liles have 2 miniature Dachshunds that come to work with her. Nancy loves to travel whenever she can, whether it is just for the weekend or a full vacation. Traveling by train is her favorite form of transportation.
Nancy is active in the local performing arts, enjoys making jewelry and spending time with her friends and family. She and Dr. Liles have 4 Grandsons and 1 Granddaughter.