Q: What kinds of animals will you see?
A: We see small, domesticated animals (dogs and cats), but we also see exotics (rabbits, lizards, guinea pigs, etc.) and the occasional chicken!
Q: What kinds of animals do you not see?
A: Large animals such as livestock and horses.
Q: What is your background and areas of expertise?
A: I am a 1995 graduate of the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. My areas of focus are surgery, dermatology and behavioral training.
Q: What made you decide to get into veterinary medicine?
A: A commitment to extend proper education to the pet owner as well as provide quality care for lifelong animal wellness.
It is extremely gratifying to be able to assist the recovery of an ailing pet. Pets don’t have the ability to speak for themselves and ask for help, so we as veterinary professionals have to connect with them in every way possible to figure out what they need.
Growing up around outdoor sporting dogs that worked so hard to please their trainer/owner, it warmed me inside to take care of them.
Q: What services do you provide?
A: State-of-the-art minimally invasive laser surgery, nutritional and behavioral support, in-house pharmacy, in-house bloodwork laboratory, digital radiography, dental care, grooming, boarding, vaccines, preventive care, end-of-life care and overall wellness.
Q: Do you offer any boarding?
A: Yes, we are equipped for short as well as extended stays. We have runs and cages for all sizes and shapes and have a play yard for exercise.
Q: What days and hours are you open?
A: Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to noon; and Sunday 3-5 p.m. for boarding pickup only.
Q: Can you tell me about your staff?
A: Our staff is absolutely our greatest asset! Our associates are extremely knowledgeable and effective doctors, but they possess an even greater skill: compassion. That is a virtue you are born with, and no amount of education can offer a caring, compassionate attitude. Our technicians are highly trained and dedicated to serving our clients and making sure they feel 100% confident their pet is receiving the best care available. Our face of the practice, the administrative staff, definitely bridges the client to the practitioner in such an effective way. They know every client by name, every pet’s personality and how to make each person that walks in feel at home.
Q: What is the most unusual animal you have treated?
A: An orphaned whitetail deer that had a urinary blockage requiring surgery.
Q: Do you have any pets of your own?
A: We get asked all the time if we have a house full of pets! We only have two: a beautiful, spirited retrieving/working standard poodle, Lulu, who turned 2 years old this month, and a lazy little lovable cat, Edward, who is 4 years old. They bring us a lot of joy!
Q: Why should I choose Green Springs Animal Clinic?
A: We are one of the declining numbers of family-owned veterinary clinics in the greater Birmingham area. More practices are being sold to corporate owners each year, which unfortunately has given rise to meeting quotas instead of meeting needs. We want our clients to see the same faces time after time when they walk in. We aim to provide personalized care with every visit.
