About Avondale Animal Hospital

Dr. Michael Atchison grew up in Columbiana, AL, about an hour south of Birmingham. In high school, he worked at local veterinary clinics then obtained a B.S. in Biology from the University of Alabama in 2011. From there he attended Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine where he had hands-on experience at the new state-of-the-art Bailey Small Animal Teaching Hospital and received his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2015. His veterinary interests include pet dermatology, preventative medicine, surgery and internal medicine.

Although Dr. Stephens grew up in Florida, she fell in love with Alabama while completing her undergraduate degree in Zoology at Auburn University. She then went on to earn her D.V.M. at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. After completing her degree, she lived and worked for two years in Winchester, TN before settling in Gadsden, AL. Shortly after she married Dr. Wesley Stephens, also a veterinarian. They have now moved to Birmingham with their 4 dogs and 4 cats.

Dr. Stephens professional interests include soft tissue surgery, dermatology, and animal behavior. Outside of work she enjoys hiking, fishing, kayaking, and cooking.

Dr. Chelsea Meyer joined Avondale Animal Hospital in 2019. Dr. Meyer grew up in Tuscaloosa, AL and worked at local small animal veterinary clinics while in high school and on a dairy farm while in college. She obtained a B.S. degree in Animal and Dairy Sciences at Mississippi State University in 2013. From there she attended Mississippi State College of Veterinary Medicine and received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2017. Her interests include internal medicine, critical care and soft tissue surgery.

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