Our Team
About 287 Animal Hospital
287 Animal Hospital provides the highest quality veterinary care.
Meet our skilled, compassionate veterinary care team who are committed to providing exceptional veterinary care.
Meet the Team
Amanda Ryals
D.V.M
I am a native of Louisiana and a graduate of Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine in 1989. I have been in private practice around the Metroplex since I graduated. I built and opened 287 Animal Hospital in August 2003 in Mansfield, Texas. The hospital has grown each year and I could not get through each day without my great support staff. My areas of interest include small animal medicine and surgery. I have been married to my wonderful husband, Joe since 1990. We have two grown children, Joseph, and Emily which we are very proud of all their accomplishments. My rescue dog “Katie” and my golden retriever “Moose” enjoy visiting the hospital to get out of the Texas heat during the summer.
Kelly Wiggins
D.V.M
A 1993 graduate of Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine, I love to help Dr. Ryals, giving her a much-deserved day off! As a full-time Professor of Anatomy and Physiology at Tarrant County College, and now a blessed grandmother of 3, my family and work keep my life full of fun and love. We have two dogs, Millard Fillmore, and Charlie, and one cat, Calvin. My husband Dana and I now share our empty nest with these aging fur-babies, who still bring daily snuggles and joyful memories.
Lee
I was born and raised in the Mansfield area, and I have been in the animal field since 1999. I started my career as a receptionist at 287 Animal Hospital in November 2007 and love being part of the 287 family. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my husband Solomon, my son Luke as well as playing with my dogs “Klaus” & “Shadow” and cats “Loki” & “Nikoli aka Orange Ball”. I also have chickens and a donkey named “Pedro” on our land just south of the metroplex.
Christy
I have always had a special place in my heart for animals and wanted to work with them, so I turned that love into my career. I joined 287 Animal Hospital in May of 2006 where I started as a kennel assistant, now a technician and occasionally float to the front to help the receptionist. I am a native of Texas, born and raised in Arlington. I have a wonderful husband, Jason and one grown son, JJ. I have four dogs “Smokie, Gracie Lou, Lenny, Petey (our 3-legged wonder mutt)” and one great cat “Merlin” which keep us very busy.
Maranne
I started working in the vet field in 2010. I’ve been with Dr. Ryals at 287 Animal Hospital as a technician since February 2013. I grew up in this area and taking care of animals has always been my passion. I am a single mom of two awesome daughters, Marley, and Rhyley. In my spare time I am making memories and doing new things with them. We enjoy spending time with our dog “Hamster” and our cat “Max”.
Val
I was born in Puerto Rico and my family moved to Texas in 2015. I attended Lakeridge High School in Mansfield where I volunteered at 287 Animal Hospital through the school career intern program my junior and senior year which was an amazing experience. I joined the team in 2021 working as a kennel assistant while I continue my studies at Tarrant County College. I love spending time with my dog “Lily”, playing the guitar as well as the piano in my spare time.
Deena
I have worked in the vet field since 2004 and started at 287 Animal Hospital as a receptionist in February 2016. I live in Burleson with my husband, Terry and our four-legged kids Graham, Grace & Tiffany. In my spare time my favorite thing to do is spoil my grandkids, Kamlyn, Kiarra, and Sawyer.
Aaryn
I have lived in Texas my whole life and am currently earning a bachelor’s in biology with minor in animal science from Tarleton State University in Stephenville. I joined the 287 Animal Hospital team in May of 2019 and my experiences here are what motivated me to pursue a career working with animals. I have a rescue cat named “Houdini” and a golden retriever named “Riot”. In my spare time, I love to explore Texas lakes and swim with Riot or curl up on my couch with my pets to read a book.
Amy
I have worked in the vet field since 2002 and joined the team at 287 Animal Hospital as a receptionist in 2020. In my spare time I enjoy concerts, cookouts, road trips and sporting events with family and friends. I live in Arlington with my husband, Coy, and my daughter, Emma. We share our home with two cats, “Toby” and “Pippa” and a bunny rabbit. My family also includes my two grown bonus kiddos, Blayne and Shyanne and our sweet granddaughter, Blake.
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Office Hours
Monday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
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