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
Staff
Our Team
Dr. Bruce
Owner & Veterinarian
Dr. Arvle Marshall
Dr. Kathryn Smith
Veterinarian
Blaine Bruce
Office Manager
Montana Bruce
Assistant Office Manager
Terri Conway
Groomer
Emily Ivey
Assistant & Surgical Assistant
Katie Treese
Receptionist
Maggie Pemberton
Receptionist
Michelle Vitti
Head Assistant
Sidney Hornsby
Rescue Coordinator & Lead Assistant
Chloe Brown
Assistant & Surgical Assitant
Jackson King
Assistant & Surgical Assistant
Faith Hollon
Vet Assistant
Tamara Wyckoff
Vet Assistant
Dominik Guifarro
Vet Assistant
Taylor Welker
Vet Assistant
Tina Baker
Receptionist
