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Dr. Cathy Rice
Veterinarian, Owner
Dr. Cathy Rice is originally from Savannah, Georgia. She earned both a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Auburn University. Dr. Rice has practiced full time as a small animal veterinarian in the Birmingham metro area for over 20 years.
Dr. Rice enjoys the relationships she develops with her patients and clients and taking the time to educate people on how best to care for their pets. Special areas of interest include preventative care and feline internal medicine.
It has been a dream of hers since veterinary school to practice at a feline only clinic.
Outside of the office, Dr. Rice shares her home with her husband Andrew and their three kids. The family lives in Hoover and are members of Prince of Peace Catholic Church. When able to get away, the family enjoys planning vacations and travel.
Dr. Caroline Montgomery
Veterinarian
Dr. Montgomery graduated from Auburn Veterinary School of Medicine in 1983. Starting at Metro Cat Clinic in 2001 as a relief vet. 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.
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.
Ziah Crawford
Receptionist
My name is Ziah Crawford, I’ve been at Metro Cat Clinic since November of 2024 and I’m loving it! A little bit about me, I love fast cars, doing my hair and nails and of course I love animals. I started working in the animal fields when I was 18 years old and I started off at a boarding facility for dogs and cats and I stayed there for about 3 years just to educate myself with different animal behaviors, different signs in dogs and cats, how to care for them etc.
I then switched jobs and became a vet assistant and from there I fell in love with the medical side in the vet world. I learned how to draw vaccines, restrain, pull blood etc, and I am still learning more things but that’s when I realized this field is for me. I’m very passionate when it comes to animals and I strive to get where I want to be so I can be the one making babies feel better. That’s just a little bit about me. Come visit us at Metro Cat clinic!
Mikaila Harms
Cat Butler
Mikaila started working for Metro Cat Clinic in 2025. She has a long history of working with animals ranging from livestock, exotics and regular domestic pets. She has an education in biology and agriculture within her hometown FFA association. She is an animal enthusiast who especially loves rabbits and cats. Her hobbies include animal husbandry, painting, writing and crafting.
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 Gathings
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.
Jane
Cat Butler
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.
Robin Gathing
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