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Richard HawkesDr.Head Veterinarian
Dr. Richard Hawkes is a 1996 honors graduate from the Atlantic Veterinary College in Prince Edward Island, Canada. He moved to North Carolina in 1997 and spent 3 years working in Winston-Salem before moving to practice in Goldsboro.
Dr. Hawkes purchased Arendell Animal Hospital on February 2, 2007, achieving his lifetime goal of owning/operating a veterinary hospital. He hopes to provide the great compassion and quality of service people have come to expect from Arendell Animal Hospital, and he always enjoys meeting the many great clients.
Dr. Hawkes was an avid hockey player in Canada, but now prefers to spend his spare time playing golf. He and his wife also enjoy spending time at the beach. Dr. Hawkes is married to DeAnne, a Registered Nurse who has given up her nursing career to assist with managing the practice. Together they have a myriad of spoiled pets. They are members of St. Egbert Catholic Community Church in Morehead City.