We know that Dr. Willingham is a fantastic veterinarian, but did you know she secretly loves Bon Jovi? We asked Dr. Willingham 12 questions to get to know her better!
Q: What are three words you would use to describe Prosper Trail Animal Hospital to a new client?
A: Friendly, Caring, Fun
Q: What aspect of your job do you enjoy the most?
A: Getting to know the clients and their pets! I love getting to know the pets, but I also love getting to know their families: where their kids go to school, upcoming vacations they have planned, and building relationships the same way you would with a friend or family member. I love getting to see families and pets over all stages of their pet's life.
Q: What would you be doing if you weren't a veterinarian?
A: I honestly don't know. I've always wanted to be a veterinarian, and never really had a back up plan! My parents were both veterinarians, and both of my sisters work in veterinary medicine, one has her PhD in canine genetics and the other is a veterinarian that works with dairy animals. I basically grew up in a veterinary clinic and have never even considered another profession.
Q: What is your proudest moment at Prosper Trail Animal Hospital?
A: Making it to opening day...while pregnant...with two young boys at home already! I'm pretty sure people thought I was crazy when I'd show up to meet with contractors while pregnant, like "how are you going to do this?!" But we did it!
Q: What is one item on your bucket list?
A: To travel to Italy.
Q: If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?
A: To be able to speak and understand every language! How cool would it be to know what people were saying wherever you went? Traveling would be so easy!
Q: I'm happiest when......
A: .......I'm with my boys!
Q: If you were stranded on an island, what are 3 things you could not live without?
A: I would say my friends and family, but the staff at PTAH would tell you the three things I can't live without are: unsweetened iced tea, blue pens, and febreeze.
Q: What is one food that you could eat every day for the rest of you life?
A: Nachos.
Q: What is the first concert you attended?
A: Dave Matthews Band
Q: What is the first thing you would buy if you won the lottery?
A: An island. Or a villa. Possible a villa on an island. Or a second home.
Q: Is there a musical artist that you are ashamed to admit you love?
A: Bon Jovi!