Our Doctors
Dr. Shawn Caudle
Dr. Shawn Caudle was born in Blytheville, Arkansas, and grew up in Greenwood, Arkansas. Before receiving his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Central Arkansas, he worked as a veterinary assistant at Greenwood Animal Hospital. Dr. Caudle received his doctorate from Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2015. Growing up, he had an extensive love for horses and even owned a few during veterinary school. Currently, Dr. Caudle is the proud owner of a Catahoula Curr named Shadeaux (pronounced “Shadow”). Although his primary passions revolve around neurology, internal medicine, and surgery, he feels compelled to be advanced in all areas of study.
Dr. Andrea Barnes
Dr. Andrea Barnes was born in Mesa, Arizona, but grew up in central Arkansas. After she received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Arkansas, she moved to Baton Rouge, Louisiana to attend Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine.
Dr. Barnes has dreamed of being a Veterinarian since she learned about the profession in 2nd grade. She has always grown up with pets in the house and always seeks companionship in any animal she encounters.
In her free time, Dr. Barnes likes to hang out with her own pets- Daisy (husky mix), Nicholas (domestic medium hair cat), Tito (ragdoll cat), and Chili (chinchilla). She also likes to read, golf, and play pickleball on her days off.
Dr. Arunesh Sharma
Dr. Sharma was born in India and immigrated to Canada when he was 9 years old, without knowing any English.
Growing up Dr. Sharma always knew he wanted to be a veterinarian because his father is a veterinarian. His dad would take him on farm calls with him on his scooter. Dr. Sharma helped him deliver countless calves and foals.
Dr. Sharma completed his DVM at Ross university with clinical training at LSU veterinary teaching hospital. Dr. Sharma is looking forward to learning as much as he can and grow to be the best veterinarian he can be.
In his down time, Dr. Sharma loves to play/watch sports and cook!
Dr. Maria Torres-Rivera
Originally Dr. Maria Torres was born and raised in Puerto Rico and came to the states in 2021 to complete her clinical year at Louisiana State University. Dr. Torres obtained her degree from Ross University and LSU in January and May of 2023.
Growing up it was always Dr. Torres' dream to become a veterinarian because her house was always full of animals and was known as " the Zoo". Her and her family have always had 10 + pets in their home so it was only fitting that she would become a veterinarian and that working with animals was her passion.
On down time, Dr. Torres loves reading, traveling and learning new things and absolutely loves anything astrology/ historically related.
Dr. Nai Yin
Dr. Nai Yin was born in Dalian, China but grew up in Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia. With English being his second language, he didn’t learn the word “veterinarian” until his family cat became sick when he was 11 years old. It was then that he knew he wanted to be one.
Dr. Yin’s family relocated to Las Vegas in 2012 and he has called this city his home since. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Biology at Colorado State University and his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Western University of Health Sciences, where he adopted a tiny tabby cat named Silver from the school’s clinic. Dr. Yin joined the South Buffalo Springs Animal Hospital team after graduation.
When not in the office, he helps care for his family’s household pets, including two cats and three German Shepherds, and enjoys traveling, photography and tinkering with electronics.
