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Dr. Caroline Montgomery
Veterinarian & Owner
Dr. Montgomery graduated from Auburn Veterinary School of Medicine in 1983. Starting at Metro Cat Clinic in 2001 as a relief vet, she purchased the clinic in 2007. She remains active in professional associations, serving twice as the President of the Jefferson County Veterinary Medical Association.
Dr. Montgomery is an involved artist and a valued member of the Bunko group, the Holy Rollers. She and her husband, ET, have two grown sons who live in Nashville, Tennessee.
When Dr. Montgomery was asked why she enjoys being a vet, she responded, “I love putting puzzles together and problem solving. I am fascinated by what makes another being different.”
Dr, Montgomery’s favorite quote is Colassians 3:23, “Whatever you do, do your work heartily as for the Lord rather than for man.” She also loves the quote, “An eating cat is a surviving cat.”
The Montgomery animal family includes a cat and a parrot.
Dr. Laura Wilson
Veterinarian
Dr. Wilson and Dr. Montgomery met their Freshman year in college and remained friends throughout vet school. Dr. Wilson attended Auburn University attaining a BS in Animal and Dairy Science then graduating Veterinary School in 1983. She owned her own practice for seventeen years before joining Metro Cat Clinic. Dr. Wilson is a current member of the Jefferson County Veterinary Medical Association and currently teaches anatomy and physiology for home school students. Dr. Wilson is happily married to Bobby Wilson, DVM. They have four children and one grandson.
When Dr. Wilson was asked why she enjoys being a veterinarian, she responded, “Every day is different. This is not a boring job. There is always new research and a better way of caring for cats. I enjoy the challenge of diagnosis and constantly learning. I also love helping people and teaching them how to care for their feline family.”
Dr. Wilson feels the best part about working at Metro Cat Clinic is our clientele who allow us to practice best medicine for their feline friends. Her favorite quote is Proverbs 12:10 “A righteous man has regard for the life of his animal.”
The Wilson’s animal family includes two Labrador Retrievers, one Bichon Frise, one cat and four peacocks.
Debbie Colpack
Office Manager, Receptionist
The Colpack family has been trusting Metro Cat Clinic guide them in keeping their felines healthy since almost the entirety of the existence of MCC! Debbie has a background in management at a large corporate level. She also was a fitness instructor for 16 years while she raised her children.
Kathy Hermanson
Veterinary Assistant
Kathy started in wildlife rehabilitation, then worked in a small mixed animal/exotic veterinary practice before coming to Metro Cat Clinic in 1996. She enjoys her work both from the medical aspect and for the opportunity she has to give hands-on TLC to all our patients. While most members of the MCC staff can discuss the nutritional needs of all stages of a cat’s life, Kathy is especially knowledgeable about the prescription foods we carry at Metro Cat Clinic
In addition, she also does pet sitting focusing on animals with special needs and requiring medical attention.
Kathy shares her home with a pride of little ‘lions’, all of whom enrich her life on a daily basis.
Maria Smith
Veterinary Assistant
Maria spends all of her time caring for animals of some species, whether by profession or volunteering. She spends her weekends as a manager at Special Equestrians as well as house sitting and dog walking services.
She started here at MCC as a Cat Butler and was promoted to the Veterinary Assistant position after illustrating incredible talent and care. She has become a pillar in our care team.
Maria graduated from The University of Montevallo with a degree in math.
Christina Garlington
Receptionist
Christina left the culinary world to follow her truest passion: CATS! She started at MCC as a Cat Butler and is now (Dec 2023) moved up front as the morning receptionist. She wants to ensure you and your kitties have the best experience possible.
She is a firm believer that a Happy Cat equals a Happy Human and gladly will help you in making that your reality, too!
Roxanne
Receptionist
Roxanne has loved cats all her life and has made a goal to recue as many strays as possible.
During Covid she left her job as a Registered Dietitian (she has a BS in Food and Nutrition) and came to MCC and never looked back!
Roxanne’s daughter Emeline previously worked as a Cat Butler for MCC during her high school years and college breaks. She is now attending a Vet School in England! Her son Drayton currently works in construction in the Bham area.
Under Roxanne’s loving care are 10 cats, 1 dog, her mother, and various “human strays” she has nurtured through the years.
Roxanne is always upbeat and caring when she greets you. She will love to adopt you if you need her!
Robin Gathing
Receptionist
Robin and her family have been bringing their feline family members to MCC for a long time.
She is a Birmingham native, graduate from Auburn U (with honors!) in Fashion Merchandising in 1983 (the same year Dr.s M and W graduated vet school). She then went to NYC to study dance, worked in retail for many years then came her most important accomplishment: 2 girls. (Maddie and Gracie) After successfully launching both girls in successful careers, Robin was ready to get back into the work world just as MCC was looking for a receptionist.
Robin will great you you with a warm, welcoming and knowledgeable voice. She and husband Ron attend Church of the Highlands and share their “empty nest” with 4 cats and one precious Pug.
Helen Tully
Cat Butler
Helen’s previous jobs in customer service, both retail and wholesale, have been in multiple cities in the US. She has returned to Birmingham, her hometown. Cats have always been a big part of her life and the chance to join the MCC team seemes a perfect opportunity to have plenty of cat time. When not at MCC, she volunteers at Kitty Kat Haven Rescue on Sundays, gardening, power walking and a plan to get back into oil painting.
Charlotte Grant
Cat Butler
Charlotte started working at Metro Cat Clinic in 1990. She is simply invaluable and the cats in our care adore her. She is also the main caretaker of our feral cat family living behind our building.
Charlotte lives with her brother, two cats, a new Bermese-doodle puppy and considers the birds in her backyard part of her pet family. She loves fairies, rainbows, and the color purple.
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