Conveniently located right off of I-430 in Little Rock, this full-service branch of Providence Veterinary Care offers high-quality orthopedic surgery options for fracture repair and degenerative joint disease.
Many of the surgeries performed at PVC-Little Rock are referrals from surrounding clinics in central Arkansas. Dr. Chris Nelson is available for consult by phone, or in-person to veterinarians as well as pet owners. Please make an appointment for in-person consultations.
1221 Breckenridge Dr.
Little Rock, AR 72205
Phone: (501) 500-1101
Email: Providencevc.littlerock@gmail.com
Send Us A MessageMonday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
“Closed Noon – 1 pm for Lunch”
Meet The Team
Chris Nelson, DVM
Dr. Chris Nelson, owner of Providence Veterinary Care, is a Malvern native who has practiced veterinary medicine in Malvern since May 2011. Dr. Nelson graduated from Malvern High School in 2002 and Henderson State University in 2006 with a B.S. in Biology. He received his D.V.M. from the School of Veterinary Medicine at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, LA, in May 2011. In September of 2013, Dr. Nelson purchased Hughes Animal Hospital from Dr. Richard F. Hughes and changed the name to Providence Veterinary Care.
Dr. Nelson’s exposure to animals from an early age helped to cultivate his interest in the veterinary profession. He grew up in Lono, AR and was active in 4-H, showing livestock. While attending college, he worked as a veterinary assistant at Hughes Animal Hospital and Arkadelphia Pet Care. Dr. Nelson was also involved in community service while in college serving on the Hot Spring County Fair Board and as a volunteer firefighter in Lono. He is thankful for the opportunity to serve the community that he grew up in as well as the surrounding counties.
Dr. Nelson is married to Malvern native Piper Finley Nelson. They have 2 sons: Grant and Noah, and 3 dogs: a yellow Labrador Retriever (Nala), an Australian Shepherd (Charlee), and Golden Retriever (Ellie). Dr. Nelson and his family attend Holland Chapel Baptist Church in Benton.
Sarah Finn Whitley, DVM
Dr. Sarah Whitley joined the Providence team in 2022 as a General Practitioner of small animal veterinary medicine. Dr. Whitley is a Little Rock native and second generation veterinarian. She attended the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, where she graduated with honors before graduating from Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2014. She has practiced in the Little Rock area since 2014. Dr. Whitley has a special interest in preventative medicine, soft tissue surgery, and ultrasonography. She loves developing relationships with her patients and clients and assisting in developing healthy lifestyles for pets.
Dr. Whitley met her husband, Jack, during veterinary school in Baton Rouge. He is a Project Manager for East Harding Construction. They have three boys, who are wild, hilarious, and exhausting, constantly keeping them laughing. They have Jolene (a Chesapeake Bay Retriever), Red (hound mix), a cat named Bert, and 7 chickens named after the leading ladies of classic country music.
As a family they enjoy many outdoor activities, including: hunting, fishing, camping, and hiking out in God’s beautiful creation.