We have found the key to quality veterinary care is a combination of medical competence, empathy for pet owners and compassion for our animal companions. Our veterinarians will listen to your concerns, diagnose any medical conditions, help you understand your options and work with you to make the right decisions for you and your pet.
At VCA Animal Medical Center of NE Alabama, our team is made up of a diverse group of veterinarians and support staff professionals who bring their love for animals to work with them everyday. Our veterinary team comes from all backgrounds, and they have joined VCA Animal Medical Center of NE Alabama because of their desire to make a difference in the lives of animals, as well as the people who love those animals.
Team Spotlight
Dr. Tom Nelson attended Texas A&M for undergraduate studies and veterinary school graduating in 1979 with honors. He started his professional career in Beaumont, Texas were he owned a successful small animal practice for 20 years. Dr. Nelson's special interest areas include orthopedic surgeries, oncology, critical care, and exotics. Dr. Nelson is considered a pioneer for his clinical work in the study of heartworm disease in cats. His work resulted in a paper presented at the 1998 Heartworm Symposium and was published in Recent Advances in Heartworm Disease '98. Dr. Nelson continues to be involved in heartwo...
Darlene came to AMC in 1989 and AMC is now "family" for her. She enjoys all of the different aspects of medicine and surgery that can be done here, especially surgery and oncology. Darlene and husband Kevin have two children: Jared and Kayla and dogs Chuck, Nikki, Baby, Scout, and Dexter and cats Rick James, Yeti, Rusty, Libby, Cole, KitKat, and Girlfriend. An accomplished softball player in high school, Darlene now enjoys watching that sport plus football and many others.
