Dr. Charles Blonien, Jr.

Oklahoma State University 1986

Dr Chuck Blonien began his career in the heart of Dallas in an area where finding affordable veterinary care for animals was sorely needed. So when he decided to open his own practice in January 1992 in Plano, he carried with him the reminder that people care, but that cost was a factor in providing that care. Since then, through providing excellent medical care for his client’s pets, Parker Animal & Bird Clinic has become one of the best in the area. Five additional veterinarians and over 30 support staff have continued to maintain a welcoming atmosphere and service beyond compare.

Dr B., as he is fondly referred to, grew up with your typical pets, dogs and cats, but also some very unusual ones. There was the pet cougar, Cougie, and some venomous snakes that set him on the course for exotic pets and veterinary medicine. He also enjoys orthopedic cases, and has performed thousands of orthopedic surgeries from broken limbs to luxating patellas, FHO’s, and many others. 

In his spare time he enjoys his family, his wife Katie, and their children and grandchildren. He also is an avid fisherman and takes an annual vacation to Colorado for elk hunting. They have one dog, Lady, a lab mix.

Dr. David Blonien

Texas A&M 2017

Dr. David Blonien, son of Dr. Charles Blonien, has been around Parker Animal and Bird Clinic since he was a child. Growing up with a father who is a veterinarian fostered an early love for animals.  David enjoys most anything outdoors in his free time including  gardening, camping, hunting and fishing. David also enjoys sci-fi/fantasy TV, movies, and books, and playing videogames. He has two cats at home named Amber and Jade. 

David’s special interests include internal medicine, soft tissue surgery, and dermatology.

Dr. Bethany Whetstone, DVM       

Texas A&M University, 2005       

Dr Whetstone started her career at Parker Animal & Bird Clinic in June 2005. Growing up, she was always drawn to watching nature shows on television. She attempted to emulate them by bringing home tarantulas, lizards, and whatever else she could sneak in past her mother. One memory in particular left a lasting impression; after seeing a kitten get hit by a car, she found out what it meant to provide veterinary care. Of course, her family was very supportive and encouraging in her future towards veterinary medicine. And her husband, Carlo has a big heart for anything she brings home now!     

Dr W. truly loves building relationships with her clients and their pets. Coming to work is a joy because every day is different. One of the areas of veterinary medicine she has discovered a passion and skill for is bladder stone surgeries. So much relief for everyone!        

When she is not at work, she loves food, music, live shows, travel and scuba diving. She and Carlo currently have a few cats that call their house home.

Dr. Du grew up in Thailand and moved to Texas in 2006. She earned a degree in Computer Science and worked in software development for 12 years before deciding to pursue her dream job as a veterinarian. Dr. Du worked hard and graduated from the College of Veterinary Medicine at Texas A&M University in 2020. Then she returned to the Dallas area to be close to her family. She has been practicing veterinary medicine in Plano and Garland since graduated. She is excited to start the next chapter in her career at Parker Animal and Bird Clinic.  

Dr. Du enjoys various challenges of veterinary medicine, especially the ones from internal medicine, soft tissue surgery, advanced dentistry and ultrasonography. 

Dr. Du and her husband, Hieu, enjoy raising their daughter, and have two dogs (Luna and Gabbi) plus two rabbits (Navle and Cinnamon Bun). In her spare time, Dr. Du likes spending time with her family going hiking, bowling and reading. She also loves family movie night, however, tends to fall asleep within the first 10 minutes!