Dr. Courtney Wheeler
Our practice owner, Dr. Courtney Wheeler was born and raised in New Orleans, LA and has always dreamed of becoming a veterinarian. When she was little, Courtney loved following her uncle, inspired by him, she made her dream a reality and gratefully purchased the hospital in 2022. Courtney is very passionate about preventative medicine and has special interest in small animal ophthalmology and surgery. She is certified in Medical Acupuncture and Fear Free medicine. She graduated in May 2019 from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine with High Honors, and completed one year of clinical rotations at Colorado State University. In her free time Courtney loves riding her horse, and relaxing with her husband, labrador retriever, and two cats.
DVM, cVMA
Dr. Ben Brignac
Dr. Courtney Wheeler was born and raised in New Orleans, LA and has always dreamed of becoming a veterinarian. When she was little, Courtney loved following her uncle, Dr. Kelly Chapman, around and helping him around the old River Road Veterinary Hospital. Courtney is very passionate about preventative medicine and has special interest in small animal ophthalmology and surgery. She is certified in Medical Acupuncture and Fear Free medicine. She graduated in May 2019 from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine with High Honors, and completed one year of clinical rotations at Colorado State University. In her free time Courtney loves riding her horse, and relaxing with her husband, labrador retriever, and two cats.
Dr. Ben Brignac is a graduate of Ross University and completed his clinical year at Colorado State University. He knew he wanted to be a veterinarian ever since he spent his summers volunteering at Animal Rescue New Orleans and working as veterinary assistant years before starting vet school. Living in St. Kitts and Colorado over the past 4 years, the decision to return to his hometown was easy. Dr. Brignac enjoys all aspects of general practice but has a keen interest in Small Animal Surgery and Internal Medicine. Outside of veterinary medicine his interests include traveling, Saints football, and live music.
DVM
