Ophthalmology

Susan Nelms, DVM, NS, DACVO

Dr. Nelms is a graduate of the Mississippi State College of Veterinary Medicine. She completed a postdoctoral surgery and medicine internship at The Animal Medical Center in New York City. Upon completion of a two-year Residency in Ophthalmology at North Carolina State University, she became a board certified Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists. Dr. Nelms founded Veterinary Eye Care in 1993 and also serves as a consulting ophthalmologist for Mississippi State University and Southern Institute in Birmingham.

 

 

Jason Clark, DVM

Dr. Clark received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Auburn University's College of Veterinary Medicine. Following graduation, he practiced large and small animal medicine for six years in Louisville, Kentucky. He began an internship in ophthalmology at Veterinary Eye Care in June of 2005.

 

 

 

Jana Korsch, DVM

Dr. Korsch received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Mississippi State University. She completed a one-year internship in small animal medicine and surgery at Auburn University's College of Veterinary Medicine. She is currently a second year ophthalmology resident at Veterinary Eye Care. Her special interests in ophthalmology include ocular manifestations of feline infectious diseases, corneal disease and surgery.

 

Emergency Medicine and Critical Care Service

Jason Clark, DVM

Dr. Clark received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Auburn University's College of Veterinary Medicine. Following graduation, he practiced large and small animal medicine for six years in Louisville, Kentucky. He began an internship in ophthalmology at Veterinary Eye Care in June of 2005.



 



Robert J. Douglas, DVM, MS

Dr. Douglas received his Bachelor of Science, Masters of Science and Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Auburn University. He is the primary author of multiple scientific refereed publications on coccidian parasitology. Dr. Douglas has been in private practice in Birmingham, Alabama. His special interests include parasitology, ultrasonography, endoscopy, and exotic animal medicine and surgery.

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Laura Edwards, DVM

Dr. Edwards received her Bachelor of Science degree from Birmingham-Southern College and her DVM from Tuskegee University. Dr. Edwards is very experienced in emergency medicine as she has worked exclusively in this field since her graduation from veterinary school in 2001.

Pete McCann, DVM

Dr. McCann received his Bachelor of Science degree from Georgia Tech and his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Auburn University in 1988. He has been involved in small animal medicine in various locations throughout the state. Over the past ten years, Dr. McCann has been practicing Emergency and regulatory medicine in the Birmingham area.

 
 


Dermatology Service

Robert Schick, DVM, DACVD

Dr. Schick received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Florida. He completed his small animal medicine and surgery internship at the Oradell Animal Hospital, Inc. in Oradell, New Jersey, and his residency in dermatology at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Schick became a diplomate of the ACVD in 1989. Dr. Schick brings many years of experience to AVS through his practice in the Atlanta area and also practices in Michigan and Florida. Dr. Schick performs many specialized diagnostic procedures, including microscopic examination of skin biopsy specimen, cytological smears, intradermal allergy testing, fungal cultures, microbiologic examination of skin scrapings and secretations, nail surgery, laser surgery, management of chronic ear disorders, complete endocrine (hormonal) assays, middle ear evaluation with CT scan and video otoscopy.


Surgery/Internal Medicine

We are agressively recruiting to fill our internist and surgeon position. We apologize for any inconvenience this interruption in service may cause. During this interim period, our emergency and critical care service docotrs are capable of seeing select patients normally seen by our internal medicine or surgery services. Please call as our doctors will be available to discuss any referrals.


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