Mission Statement
To provide quality medicine at affordable prices, always placing the patients needs above the owners wants. Combining approachability and professionalism to a degree in which all feel comfortable in discussing needs and wants.
Why are we "Arrow 5"?
Arrow 5 was Dr. Bryant's maternal grandfathers brand. He owned a 1800 acre cattle ranch in Lake County, Florida. Paul retained the brand for his personal cattle and horses. His grandfather hated veterinarians, so Paul's tribute to him was to name his veterinary practice after him! His grandfather's favorite saying about veterinarians was "Vets bury their mistakes and charge you for it!". We are doing our best to change this reputation.
Dr. Paul Bryant
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Dr. Bryant was born and raised in Ocala, Fl. He received his bachelors in 1997 and doctorate in 2001 both from the University of Florida. He moved to Okeechobee upon graduation to work as a mixed animal veterinarian. In 2014, he started Arrow 5 Equine as a solo practitioner limiting the practice to horses and beef cattle.
His son Dalton was born in 2006 and is currently attending UCF. He married his wife Courtney in 2022 after an extended engagement. Together they enjoy raising quarter horses, hunting, and offshore fishing. His veterinary interests include primary medicine and minor surgery on all disciplines of horses. Dr. Bryant’s cattle practice is predominantly herd health and management. He strongly believes in preventative medicine and utilizes practical applications. |
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Dr. Courtney McCreary was raised in Okeechobee. Formerly known as Half Court, she began working for Arrow 5 Equine as a technician when she was fourteen and is now back on the team as an associate veterinarian. Dr. McCreary is also a double gator grad, completing both her undergrad and veterinary degree at the University of Florida
After veterinary school, Dr. McCreary completed a rotating equine specialty internship at The Equine Medical Center of Ocala. She then spent some time working on sport horses in Wellington with Dr. Weston Davis. She enjoys all aspects of general practice, with special professional interests in sports medicine, rehabilitation, and imaging. When not working, Dr. McCreary enjoys riding, being on the water, and working out while spending time with her boyfriend and pup, Xylazine. |
Professional Affiliation
Arrow 5 Equine is proud to represent our affiliate company of Northlake Veterinary Hospital, founded by Jay Stinson, DVM. Paul and Jay attended the University of Florida at the same time and Paul introduced Okeechobee to Jay as a future home. Since Jay moved to the area in 2003, Jay and Paul have planned on one day being partners in a Veterinary Hospital. We are excited to see what the future holds, with respect to bringing this endeavor come to fruition.
