Dr. Arvle Marshall spent his early years on a cattle ranch while studying Animal Husbandry at Texas Tech. While he worked on his degree, he met a veterinarian at the college, and along with his fascination with biological sciences, he decided on a path to veterinarian medicine.

Dr. Marshall received a DVM from Texas A&M in 1964. After becoming a Veterinarian, he received a PhD in Neurology and Anatomy. He has spent most of his career in academic teaching and research. His primary research focused on Brain-Stem Auditory Response (BAER/ Hearing Test) on canines and horses.

He has now retired from teaching, and spends his time with his family, gardening, and wood-working. He also still works part-time at the Animal Health Center performing BAER tests on pets from throughout the Southeast.

Veterinarian Dr Arvel Marshall performing BAER testing

Animal Health Center

About Us

Our Team Appointments

Since 1988

Caring for Animals in Opelika & Auburn

Our History

Dr. Homer S. “Buddy” Bruce graduated from Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine in June 1987.

Upon graduation, he worked for Dr. Marsha Cashwell in Phenix City while he built his veterinary hospital in Opelika. He was raised in Opelika, where his grandfather and others built the first human hospital.

He and his wife, Cherry, have two sons, Blaine (Montana) and Byron (Dana), and one grandchild, Ian. He has six dogs at home: three Boston terriers, a Boykin spaniel, a Chiweenie, and a Bullmastiff, along with too many cats. He enjoys gardening and
Auburn Sports.

He is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Alabama Veterinary Medical Association (Executive Board Member), East Alabama Veterinary Medical Association (Vice President) and is on the Advisory Committee for the Southern Union State Community College Veterinary Technician Program.

He is the Lee County Rabies Officer and performs Shelter work for the Lee County Animal Control.

What Drives Us

Our Mission

We don't just provide gold-standard veterinary medicine to every pet... we think differently. We reimagine all the ways a veterinary team can make a difference in your life. We care deeper, we look deeper, and we always put you and your pet first. Because here, you are family.

Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.

Anatole France