About Us
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Dr. Yokananth Sekar
Dr. Yokananth Sekar earned his Bachelor of Veterinary Science from Madras Veterinary College, India, in 2001. He pursued a Masters in Veterinary Parasitology at Indian Veterinary Research Institute and started practicing mixed animal practice. Dr. Sekar completed his PhD research on the role of mast cells in allergy and immunology at Pulmonary Research Group, Department of Medicine, University of Alberta, Canada. Along with his postdoctoral research studies, he cleared the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination and successfully completed the Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates certification program. He also practiced small animal medicine in Canada.
Dr. Sekar moved to Frisco, Texas, in 2015 and worked in multiple busy small animal practices before joining Club Hill Animal Clinic. Dr. Sekar is passionate about helping pets and pet owners according to their specific needs and is well known for his diagnostic, analytical, and surgical skills. He is also passionate about creating awareness about the importance of dental hygiene among pet owners and underwent specialized training in Canine and Feline Dentistry. Dr. Sekar acquired soft-tissue surgical skills by attending focused surgical training from board-certified veterinary surgeons at specialty centers. He underwent ultrasound training and utilizes this powerful diagnostic tool on his patients to rule out emerging pathologies at an earlier level in his clinical practice. He has been accredited by the USDA to issue health certificates for pets traveling overseas. Dr. Sekar is keen in expanding his knowledge on internal and critical care medicine by attending continuing education trainings at multiple locations, including Texas A&M University Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.
Dr. Sekar lives with his wife, Kirthiga: sons, Rishit, Rohit; and daughter, Netra, along with their pet, “Remo”. Dr. Sekar enjoys hiking and attends leadership training in his spare time.
Dr. Jonathan Maddox
Dr. Jonathan Maddox was born in Mississippi and raised in El Paso, Texas. He was in the Air Force for six years, during which he was awarded an Associate’s in Science. Concurrently, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from New Mexico State University. He graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor’s and Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in 2001. He completed his internship in general practice in Chicago, and, in 2003, Dr. Maddox moved to Dallas, TX, to practice veterinary medicine. He practiced emergency and critical care for ten years but is now in general practice working with dogs and cats.
Dr. Maddox mentored multiple new graduate veterinarians in his career and is well known for his diagnostic and surgical skills. He joined Club Hill Animal Clinic in the summer of 2023 and is excited to help your pets. Dr. Maddox is married and has six fur babies: four cats and two dogs. He is an avid DIYer remodeling his home and enjoys reading and playing video games in his free time.
Dr. Dilpreet Atwal
Meet Dr. Dilpreet Atwal. Dr. Atwal is a dedicated veterinarian with a passion for animal care that began in childhood. Growing up on a farm, he developed a deep love for animals and an unwavering commitment to their well-being.
His journey in veterinary medicine began at Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU) in Ludhiana, India, where he earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree in 2016. He moved to the United States in 2017, worked in emergency hospitals and specialty clinics, and completed the ECFVG program in 2024.
With a focus on compassionate care and a wealth of knowledge, Dr. Atwal is excited to bring his expertise to our clinic. He believes in the importance of preventive care and building lasting relationships with both pets and their owners. Whether it’s routine checkups or complex medical cases, Dr. Atwal is committed to providing the highest standard of veterinary care for your beloved companions.
Chandra Sekhar Bathina
Owner
With the motivation to improve the lives of pets and their families, Dr. Bathina cleared all the board exams simultaneously while pursuing PhD, to practice veterinary medicine in the US. He practiced quality veterinary medicine at various small animal practices over DFW and treated more than 6000 pets per year. His interests include preventive medicine, evidence – based treatment, soft tissue surgery, dentistry, internal medicine and dermatology. He keeps himself versed with latest diagnostics and therapies through continuing education.
Dr. Bathina took over Club Hill Animal Clinic in June of 2022 and he is very excited to add his level of expertise, high standard of patient care, and outstanding customer service. He aspires to provide his clients, pets and the community a place they can trust for genuine care for their 4 legged extended family. He strongly believes in quality care for pets and in being available to his patients when needed.
Dr. Bathina is married to his better-half Anu and has a son and a daughter. He enjoys spending quality time with his family. His family are big fans of Dallas Cowboys and enjoy watching Cowboys play. In his spare time, he likes watching movies and football. He looks forward to helping you and your furry family!
