PUPPY & KITTEN CARE

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 assess your pet’s overall health and to administer vaccines.

Vaccinations: Due to their developing immune systems, puppies and kittens must receive a series of properly staged vaccines. Because every puppy and kitten is unique, we tailor our vaccination recommendations based on their lifestyle, breed and suggested medical guidelines.

Diagnostic Testing: Puppies and kittens should be tested for intestinal parasites and kittens tested for Feline Leukemia (FeLV) and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV).

Additional Recommendations: Your veterinarian will also discuss and recommend other services, such as spaying, neutering, and microchipping.
We also take plenty of time during these visits to offer health care, nutrition and training advice and discuss any concerns you have. This is your new family member and we’re happy to answer all your questions.

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Dr. Alley O'Mary

Associate Veterinarian

Dr. Alley O’Mary is originally from Winfield, AL. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Animal Sciences degree from Auburn University in 2016. She graduated in May 2021 from the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, earning her DVM.

She and her husband, Hunter are excited to call Birmingham their home and have one furbaby named Gilligan! In her free time, she loves to read, be outside, watch Netflix and spend time with her family, husband and dog!

She is so excited to have joined the Mercy Animal Hospital team as an associate veterinarian and to be serving this community by loving and taking care of your pets!

Dr. Hayley Fanning

Associate Veterinarian

Dr. Hayley Fanning joined Mercy Animal Hospital as an Associate in June 2020. Dr. Fanning is originally from southeastern Kentucky. She completed her undergraduate degree in Biology at Eastern Kentucky University in 2016 and graduated from Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2020.
 
Dr. Fanning has special interest in dermatology and preventative medicine. In her free time, Dr. Fanning enjoys spending quality time with her 4 dogs – Penelope, Nash, Finn and Hank.

Dr. Robin Cider

Associate Veterinarian

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. Virginia Foster

Associate Veterinarian

Dr. Foster joined Mercy Animal Hospital as an Associate Veterinarian in June of 2017. She grew up in Greenville, South Carolina but she fell in love with the Birmingham area while here visiting family and friends. After receiving a B.S. degree in Animal and Veterinary Science at Clemson University, she went on to attend the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine and earned her degree in 2017. Her curriculum emphasized both Large and Small Animal Medicine. She is very excited to be here in Birmingham and to have joined the Mercy family! Her special interests include internal medicine, behavior, ophthalmology and cuddling new puppies.

In her free time, Dr. Foster enjoys hiking, riding horses, tennis, and experiencing the great food and local entertainment of Birmingham.

Dr. Foster and her husband, Scott had a baby, Granger in April 2021

Dr. Miranda Trammell

Practice Co-Owner

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.

Dr. Brandon McKim

Practice Co-Owner

Dr. McKim earned his Bachelor of Science from the University of Montevallo in 2000, followed by his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Auburn University in 2005.

Dr. McKim has wide array of experience in medicine and surgery with a special interest and talent in orthopedic surgery. Dr. McKim is a native of Alabaster, Alabama, where he currently resides with his wife, Melissa, daughters Neeley, Madelyn and Nora and their dog, Newton and cats, Krispy and Aubie.