Our Team
Our team is very pleased to serve the Leland, Wilmington and north Brunswick County areas. Your pet is family and we take pride in getting to know all of our patients—so why not take the time to learn about us, too!
Dr. Phillip Billings joined our staff in June 2024. He earned his BS in exercise physiology from Florida State University in 2020 and graduated from the University of Florida’s College of Veterinary Medicine in 2024. His special interests include cytology, soft tissue surgery, and endocrine disorders. He enjoys fishing in this area because of the warm weather and beautiful beaches.
Dr. Phillip Billings
Veterinarian. DVM
A graduate of NC State with a BS in Zoology in 1981 and a DVM in 1985, Dr. Beauchamp has owned Leland Veterinary Hospital since 1991. Dr. Beauchamp has wanted to be a veterinarian since he was nine years old. He has served as President of the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association, and chairman of the American Veterinary Medical Association Judicial Council. In his off time, he enjoys taking naps with his cats.
Dr. David Beauchamp
Veterinarian, DVM
Hello, my name is Dr. Castaneda, and I graduated from NC State College of Veterinary Medicine in 2023 and then shortly after moved to Wilmington, NC. I joined the Leland Veterinary Hospital team because I have a passion for preventative medicine and strengthening the human-animal bond. My veterinary-related interests include dermatology and dentistry. In my free time, I enjoy reading, cooking, baking, and going to the beach. At home, I have a 2-year-old golden retriever and a 7-year-old miniature schnauzer.
Dr. Kady Castaneda
Veterinarian. DVM
Dr. Collier joined our staff September 1, 2007. She is a 2003 graduate of North Carolina State. Her special interests are internal medicine and preventive health. She also enjoys ophthalmology, dentistry, and soft tissue surgery.
Dr. Jaime C. Collier
Veterinarian, DVM
Born and raised in New Hampshire, Dr. Nogueira graduated from Oregon State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2011. She moved to North Carolina to get back to the east coast, and joined our practice in February 2016. Her interests include clinical pathology, soft tissue surgery, and internal medicine. When not at work she enjoys playing flute in a local wind band, going to the beach, and hiking with her two dogs.
Dr. Alexia Nogueira
Veterinarian, DVM
Jenae is a Registered Veterinary Technician who joined the LVH team in September 2019. She was part of the first graduating class of Veterinary Medical Technology at Cape Fear Community college. She is a self-proclaimed cat lady with a soft spot for calicos and torties. In her downtime, she enjoys listening to music, reading and spending time with her family.
Jenae Johnson
Registered Veterinary Technician
Bree Knight
Veterinary Assistant
Ben Larson is originally from Philadelphia, PA. He comes from a military family and served in the US Army from 2011-2019. Ben graduated from the Veterinary Medical Technology program at Cape Fear Community College in 2020. IN his free time, he enjoys practicing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and taking care of his three cats (Batman, Luna, and Bella), his dog (Charlie) and his horse (Cheyenne).
Ben Larson
Registered Veterinary Technician
A native of Wilmington, NC, Chrissy has been our groomer since 2006. She enjoys concerts, gardening, going to museums, and traveling. Chrissy is especially gifted in hand scissoring grooming which adds a special touch to every pet she grooms. The highlight of her after work day is to take walks with her boxer, Ellie Mae.
Christina McCauley
Groomer
Hope is the senior receptionist at Leland Veterinary Hospital and has been a member of our staff since 2000. She enjoys horseback riding, four-wheeling, and family time. She has three dogs, two cats, and two horses. When not in the office, Hope enjoys spending time with her four-legged children.
Hope Pittman
Senior Receptionist
Candi joined our staff in March, 2002. Candi works full-time as one of our receptionists and assistant. She enjoys family time and pets. She likes to fish and ride four-wheelers and bikes. When she is off from work, she spends time with her three dogs and a cat in addition to her son and husband.
Candi Robbins
Receptionist/Assistant
Danielle's job is to do the deep cleaning here at LVH. She is currently enrolled at Brunswick Community College and is finishing up her Associate in Science degree. In the future, she plans to become a Veterinary Technician. During her free time, she spends time with her family and friends, but her favorite is being outside with her family and dog, Woodrow.
Danielle Taylor
Veterinary Assistant
Crystle Schmeidel
Registered Veterinary Technician
Visit Us
- Monday - Friday:
- 8:00am - 12:00pm
- 2:00pm - 5:00pm
- Saturday:
- 9:00am - 11:00am
- *Open for pet supplies pickup only
- Sunday:
- Closed