At Mercy Animal Hospital, we have developed a comprehensive senior wellness program for pets entering their golden years. The key to keeping your older pet healthy is preventive care. Regular wellness exams, blood, urine and parasite testing plus other preventive measures can help determine potential health risks before they become chronic and difficult to treat. […]
Your puppy’s and kitten’s first year of care at Mercy Animal Hospital includes: Physical Examinations: Your puppy’s or kitten’s lifetime of wellness starts with the first comprehensive physical exam. Puppies and kittens should have 3-4 exams between the ages of 6-15 weeks. These visits are important because they provide your pet’s veterinarian with an opportunity to
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Using Fear Free endorsed Elanco, ULTRA vaccines and following AVMA guidelines for vaccinations, our goal is to provide appropriate protection, while maintaining optimal comfort and health for your pet. We recommend our canine patients receive immunizations against distemper, adenovirus, parvovirus and leptospirosis, as well as rabies, canine influenza and Bordetella. After the first series of pediatric
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During an exam, we examine your pet’s nose, eyes and ears, check your pet’s teeth and oral cavity, listen to your pet’s heart and lungs, carefully examine the skin and coat for any unusual lumps or swelling, palpate the abdomen and muscles and perform an orthopedic evaluation of the bones, joints and back. In addition
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Saturday: 8:00am – 11:30am
Sunday Closed
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Katy has been with us since 2021 and stepped into the role of Practice Manager in 2023. She is passionate about fostering a strong sense of community among both our staff and clients, and loves seeing our community thrive. Katy and her husband recently welcomed their first child, a beautiful baby girl named Eleanor. Their family also includes four dogs—Cain, Ophelia, Ruby, and Taco—and two parrots, Mai Tai and Leah. Outside of work, Katy enjoys live music, cooking, watching football, and buying all the cute clothes she can find for her baby!
Dr. Robin Crider joined Mercy Animal Hospital as an associate veterinarian in June 2018. She graduated from Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2011. Since graduation, she practiced at a busy small animal practice in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Crider is a native of Monroe, Louisiana and she currently resides with her husband Jeremy and sons Jacob and Jesse in Homewood, Alabama. She has a Sphynx cat named Lillie.
Dr. Kent earned her Bachelors of Science in Animal Science from Auburn University in 2019, followed by her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine in 2024. Dr. Kent shares her home with her husband, Brady, and their two dogs Selah and Lily. In her free time, Dr. Kent enjoys wake surfing, snow skiing and immersing herself in a good book. Her areas of special interest include surgery and internal medicine.
Dr. Miranda Trammell graduated from Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine in 2004. Following graduation, she joined a busy, small animal practice where her mentors provided her with invaluable experience. Dr. Trammell grew up in Forestdale, and has lived in the Gardendale area since graduation. She enjoys getting to know fellow members of the community and developing long-term relationships with pets and their families – both in and out of the exam room! Dr. Trammell finally met the perfect man who understands her, as well as her love for all of her crazy critters. They married in 2011 and have two children, Walker and Audrey Kay.
Kat has been a dedicated member of the Mercy team since 2008. Her favorite part of the job is seeing patients recover while building connections with their owners. She finds joy in providing compassionate care and ensuring every pet feels loved. At home, Kat shares her life with four cats—Leon, Daisy, Spooky, and Jeffrey Lebowski—one dog, Emerald Marie, and a cockatiel named Frodwick Frankenwing. In her free time, she enjoys taking Emerald Marie for walks, snuggling up with her cats, and diving into true crime documentaries.