Our Doctors
MEET OUR DOCTORS: Dr. Baxley, Dr. Michael Lunsford, Dr. Niki Lunsford
Dr. Niki Lunsford
Dr. Niki Lunsford was born in Davis, California and grew up in Gainesville, Florida. She completed undergraduate at the University of South Florida, and her DVM at the University of Florida’s College of Veterinary Medicine in 1996. Dr. Niki worked in mixed animal practice for 2 years before concentrating solely on small animal practice. She joined Dr. Michael at Lunsford Veterinary Services in 1999 part-time, and then full-time employment with the practice in 2001 following the birth of their son, Thomas. The Lunsfords currently reside in Tontitown, Arkansas with their dog and 2 cats. In the past, they have also enjoyed raising cattle and their pet goat.
Outside of practicing veterinary medicine, Dr. Niki enjoys her family, church, soccer, baking, spending time outdoors and gardening/landscaping.
Association memberships include:
American Veterinary Medical Association
American Association of Feline Practitioners
NW Arkansas Veterinary Medical Association
Arkansas Veterinary Medical Association
Dr. Michael Lunsford
Dr. was born and raised in Oklahoma. He received his Bachelors degree in biology from The University of South Carolina, and his DVM from Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1997. Dr. Michael’s primary interest area is in large animal medicine. Lunsford Veterinary Services, Inc. was established by Dr. Michael in 1997 as a primarily ambulatory large animal practice. To this day, he enjoys a variety in providing “on the farm” veterinary services and feels this is an important need he can fill for many animal owners.
Dr. Michael also enjoys other outdoor activities, spending time with family, woodworking, and taking good care of his clients.
Association memberships include:
American Veterinary Medical Association
American Association of Bovine Practitioners
NW Arkansas Veterinary Medical Association
Arkansas Veterinary Medical Association
Dr. Chelsea Baxley
Dr. Chelsea Baxley was born in Rogers, raised in Farmington, and went on to Arkansas Tech University in Russellville, Arkansas for her undergraduate degree. She attended LSU in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, graduating in 2015 with her DVM, focused in mixed animal veterinary medicine and surgery. After graduation, Dr. Baxley, her husband Cory, and their 2 dogs, Zoey and Mardi, returned home to NWA where we welcomed her to the LVCC team.
When she isn’t working, she enjoys playing with her daughter Riley and son Cayden, running with her dog, cycling, spending time with family, and attending Arkansas Baseball games.
Association memberships include:
American Veterinary Medical Association
Arkansas Veterinary Medical Association
NW Arkansas Veterinary Medical Association
Dr. Jackie Fry
Association memberships include:
American Veterinary Medical Association
NW Arkansas Veterinary Medical Association
Arkansas Veterinary Medical Association
Dr. Grace Schoenecke
Association memberships include:
American Veterinary Medical Association
Arkansas Veterinary Medical Association
NW Arkansas Veterinary Medical Association