Our Staff

• Dr. Mark Russell

  
  

  Graduated from Auburn University School of Veterinary Medicine.  Member of AVMA, MCVMA, ALVMA, AAHA.  President Elect of ALVMA, head of 100 Year Anniversary Celebration of ALVMA, and receipient of many service awards for contributions to veterinary medicine. Dr. Russell has 1 daughter and 2 sons and wife, Cindy, is Childrens Minister at First Baptist Church.
   
  3 Family pets:
  Aubie- diluted calico that plays with everything and cannot get enough attention
  Shorty- long-haired dachshund that never meets a stranger
  Poly- black polydactyl kitty that always needs one more rub

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• Dr. Staci Armstrong

  
  

  Received her Bachelor of Science and Biology Degree from McNeese State University, and later graduated from Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Current member of AVMA. Dr. Armstrong and her husband Tracy have 2 sons.
   
  Mother of 3 pets:
  Copper- curious mix breed dog
  "Alex"andra- beautiful white Maine Coon cat
   

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• Dr. Sam Eidt

  
  

  Received his Bachelors Degree from Mississippi State, then later graduated from Auburn University with a DVM. Member of AVMA, MCVMA, and ALVMA, where he also serves on the grievance committee. Dr. Eidt and his wife, Lucia, have 2 sons and 1 granddaughter.
   
  Numerous family and hunting pets:
  #'s of gallinacous fowl
  Bee- spunky Rat Terrier mix
  Kate- Black Lab
  Mattie- Brittany Spaniel
  Amy- English Setter
  Dan- Lab
  OT- lone cat in busy animal house

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• Norman Ackerman , D.V.M.

  
  

  We lost a dear friend and colleague early 2008, Dr. Norman Ackerman, DVM. A board certified radiology specialist well-known throughout the country, Dr. Ackerman was away at Oregon teaching veterinary students when he passed away from a heart attack. He is greatly missed in our clinic and the veterinary community.   Graduate of Auburn University's School of Veterinary Medicine;  Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Radiology (Board Certified);  member of the Radiological Society of North America and AVMA.  He published over 100 articles and 5 textbooks.

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• Kim Greenway

  
  

  Office manager 1 daughter Pets: Rosalia and Levi - Female Rat Terrors oops...Terriers Ellie Mae - Tuxedo Kitty Kirk - quirky gray & white cat

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• Frank Chaffee , House Cat

  
  

  Our beloved Frank has gone to that great cat lounge in the sky. We miss you old guy!

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• Dr. Jeffers

  
  

  Dr. Jeffers came to our clinic as an injured kitten found by one of our staff members. After being stitched up, and while being nursed back to health, his lovable, outgoing personality quickly won over the staff and had them wrapped around his little paws. Once healthy, he became our new clinic cat, enjoying the opportunities to explore and the endless supply of attention.

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• Kristen Perry

  
  

  Currently enrolled in AAHA accredited Cedar Valley College Veterinary Technician certification program   Kristen has been with WAH since mid-2003 and has experience in all areas of the hospital. Free time is spent with boyfriend, friends and family, or rockin' on Guitar Hero! Mother of 2: Cooper - Adorable Jack Russell Terrier "Super Cooper" Socks - Plump, lazy tuxedo kitty Archibald - Black & white rat, 1st a school experiment, now a pet! "Archie"

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• April Davis

  
  

  AAS degree in Pre-veterinary Medicine from SSCC
  BS in Animal and Dairy Science from Auburn University
  
  April has been with WAH since early 2003. Free time is spent working with her animals, including team penning with her horse, playing softball, going to hockey & baseball games, Rock Band, and rooting on the Alabama Crimson Tide!
  
  Pets:
  Rascal - Ornery Seal Point Shorthair Cat
  Gunter - Hyper Chocolate Lab ("Gunter-Chunk")
  Cy - Happy Shepard Mix ("Super Cy")
  Chewy - Shy Little Sheltie Mix ("Chewy-Doodle")
  Ms. Nose - Inquisitive Sorrel Quarter Horse Mare ("Ms. Thang")
  Spunky - Handsome red and white Quarter Horse/Paint cross
  Os - Mouthy & vocal tabby
  Squirrel - tabby boy w/ the look of a squirrel/ bobcat

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• Jennifer Jones , LVT

  
  Jennifer joined our staff in early September 2007. She received her AAS and LVT from Snead State Community College in 2001, then did her preceptorship and worked as a LVT in Vestavia for 6 yrs before moving to Huntsville. In her free time she enjoys spending time w/ her new hubby Ben, listening to music, and playing with her pets.
  
  Pets:
  Chewbacca- golden retriever/chow mix, "the wookie"
  Squeegee- typical eccentric border collie, "the squeege"
  "Fraggle" Buttercup - chirping little tabby
  "Furbert" Guster - mischievous brother to Fraggle

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• Tara Jones

  
  WAH welcomes Tara from the western states. Recently transplanted from Arizona, and native to California, Tara is the latest asset to our team with many years of vet tech experience.
  
  Cinder - Russian blue wanna-be, 'the good son'
  Embers - flame point kitty, too smart for his own good
  Budbuds - stray kitty that is a permanent resident!

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• Mandi Golden

  
  

  Full time receptionist with a Wii addiction!!! 
  
  4 pets:
  Butters- "Mr.B" the Maine-coon
   
   

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• Mary Stephens

  
  

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• Delaney Richter

  
  

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• Elaine Suever

  
  

  Full-time college student at MSU; assists during holidays & spring/summer breaks.

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• Deborah Coward-Nichols

  
  Deborah came to WAH after many years working nearby at a pet boarding facility. With lots of "doggie care" experience, and previous work in Search and Rescue, Deborah is a great leader and benefit to our hospital.
  
  1 pet:
  Bear- Black and Silver German Shepherd

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• Shelly Rhoades

  
  

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• Heather Scott

  
  

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• Ashley Sharpe

  
  

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• Bethany McDaniel

  
  

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• Robert Moser

  
  

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• Adrienne Mousel

  
  

  A graduate of Grissom High School and currently enrolled at UAH, Adrienne has been with WAH for nearly 2 years. Originally from St. Louis, MO, she enjoys photography, reading (especially Harry Potter and Jane Austin), loves music, and ALABAMA football. Future plans are to work with animals and be active in animal rescue- life dream is to visit Steve Irwin's "Australia's Zoo".
  
  Pets:
  Dakota- happy & cute little shepherd mix
  Buffy- playful Golden Retriever/Husky mix
  Tonks- eccentric medium-hair tabby
  Luna- slider turtle

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• John Mark Russell

  
  

  A kennel and technician assistant during school breaks, JMR aspires to be as great and wonderful as the other technicians and kennel techs he works with...
   
  
  One day he hopes to grow up to be a veterinarian just like his daddy...
  
  (same pets as Dr. Russell)
  

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• Allison Hamilton

  
  

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