Ark Animal Hospital


Our Staff



Doctor


  • Owners Dr. Day & Dr.Williams

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  • Peggy Day , Owner/Partner


    Dr. Day was raised in a small town in west Alabama called Sweet Water (population 200).  She graduated from Auburn University's College of Veterinary Medicine in 1985 and has been practicing in Millbrook since that time.  She resides in Millbrook with her two dogs,
    "PJ" (Mix)  and "Gabe" (mix breed).  Dr. Day is an active member of the First Baptist Church of Montgomery and is also a  member of the Central Alabama Veterinary Medical Association.

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  • James H Williams Jr. , Owner/Partner


    Dr. Jim Williams is a 1990 graduate of Auburn University's College of Veterinary Medicine.
    He resides in Millbrook with his wife Charlie of 16 years and their 3 dogs. "Aubie" ( Irish Setter), "Bosley (English Bulldog), & Miller (A Mix rescue from the clinic).
    Dr. Williams is an active member of Coosada Baptist Church and plays Guitar in the Contemporary Band, and is also a member of The Central Alabama Veterinary Medical Association.
    His interest and hobbies are old Airplanes, Clay/Skeet Shooting and Music/Guitars.
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  • Dr. Autumn Kocher


    Originally from Macon, Georgia, Dr. Kocher is a graduate of Auburn University's College of Veterinary Medicine.  She also has a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology obtained from Auburn University.  She is married to Jason Kocher, a native of Montgomery.  They have a ten -year-old gray tabby cat named Chloe and a daughter named Lauren Ivie born April 21, 2006.  Among other things, Dr. Kocher has a strong interest in exotic medicine.  She has completed internships at both Zoo Atlanta and the Montgomery Zoo.  Besides cats and dogs, she enjoys working with ferrets, rabbits, rodents and reptiles.  She also enjoys avian medicine and works at becoming more knowledgable about birds.  She has been with Ark Animal Hospital since 2000.

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  • Brittany O Larkin


    Dr. Larkin has been with Ark Animal Hospital since her preceptorship in February of 2006.  She graduated from Samford University in 2001 with a bachelors degree in biology.  She attended vet school at Auburn and graduated in 2006.  Dr. Larkin is originally from Columbus, Mississippi, but met her husband of three years at Auburn.  They now live in Millbrook with their daughter Ava who is One and  six "four-legged" children- "Bark", "Dallas","Phoenix", "Monkey", "Marv" and "Menace". Dr. Larkin is an active member of Coosada Baptist Church and in her spare time she enjoys artwork, sewing and spending time with her husband and Baby Girl Ava. 

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  • Ashley Norman


    Dr. Ashley Norman, originally from Georgia, has been with AAH since June 2004.  She graduated from Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1995.  She is an active board member of the Autauga County Humane Shelter and attends First United Methodist Church in Prattville.  She enjoys  traveling with her husband, Trey, and their young daughters--Morgan, and Sara Elizabeth.  Dr. Norman and Trey have two dogs--Beau and Sally, one cat named Sabrina and a goldfish named Fred. 
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Management

  • Kellye


    Kellye has been employed with AAH for more than twenty years.  She is the head assistant and one of our supervisors.


  • LaShawn


    LaShawn is a technician who has worked in veterinary medicine for ten years, and joined our team in October 2001.  She has been married for 16 years to Tony and they share two wonderful children--Robert and Michael.  When not working she enjoys her children's sports which include soccer and boxing.  Her favorite past times are scrapbooking, singing, watching movies, and cooking for her family.  Her angels are Sable, Gabby and Sampson--two dobermans and a cat. 

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  • Jackie


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    Jackie is Supervisor for our front reception area. She's married to Steve and they have 2 lil doggies. They just moved here from Arizona.
  • Charlie Williams


    Charlie is the wife of Dr. Williams and is Administrative Asstistant to Dr.'s Day & Williams.

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Technician

  • Deborah


    Debbie is a technician and has been with Ark Animal Hospital for ten years.  She was raised in Buchanan, Michigan.  She moved here in 1987 and married her husband Anthony in 1990, who is a native of Elmore.  Debbie enjoys seven animals--three dogs, Heidi, Tiki, and Suede--three cats, Sabrine, Smokey-Jo and Smut, and a Cockatoo bird named Sugar.  She enjoys her spare time with family and riding with her husband on their Harley.  Her favorite past time is sewing for others.  Debbie and her husband have been residents of Millbrook for the over the past decade.
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  • Ellen


    Ellen began working at AAH in May 2005 as an assistant and has been a technician for the past year.  Ellen's father is a retired Army Colonel so she has lived in many places.  She was born in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and has lived in Prattville.  Ellen enjoys time with her sister, Claire, and friends. Ellen attends Troy State University.  She loves outdoor activities like water skiing, snow skiing and playing with her dogs--Roxy, Revenue, and Boogey.  Roxy is Jack Russell.  Revenue and Boogey are both mix breed labs that Ellen rescued.

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  • Michelle


    Michelle has worked for Ark Animal Hospital since 2003. She started as an assistant, and is now a technician.   She shares her life with her husband, Dustin, their new baby girl Kylin and four dogs--Bo, Nate, Rocky and Rambo.

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  • Jennifer


    Jennifer is an assistant who has been working at AAH since August 2006.    She has one sister--Haley.  She was born in Montgomery, but has lived in Millbrook all of her life.  In her spare time she enjoys fishing, swimming,scuba diving, and other outdoor activities, especially Alabama Football.  Jennifer has four dogs - Elsi, Rowdy, Honey, and Max- and 2 cats - Mo or Mohawk and Alby.
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  • Heather R.


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Reception

  • Rita


    Rita is a receptionist with AAH since February 1995.  She is originally from Clanton, Alabama but was raised in Elmore.  She attends New Home Baptist Church and enjoys spending time with her granddaughter, Courtney.  Rita is married to Lester and they have one son named Jason.  In her spare time she also enjoys plastic canvas.
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  • Amy


    Amy is a receptionist and has worked with Ark Animal Hospital since 2003.  She has four dogs--Stevie, Jackson, Bella and Bailey, one cat--CiCi and two sons named Jaelon and Brodie. She has one angel in heaven--ShaeLee, a Bichon Frise. When Amy is not working, she spends time with her family and dog-sits for clients.    Vetsuite_Img_62491
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  • Crystal


    Crystal is a receptionist who joined Ark Animal Hospital in 2001.  When she is not helping clients at the front desk, she is at home with her son, Conner, and infant daughter, Kelsie.  Crystal also shares four dogs--Meatball, Gretchen, Jasmine, and Ozzie, and two cats--Baby and Fat Cat, with her husband, John. 

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  • Angel


    Angel has been working at Ark Animal Hospital since February 2005.  She also works as an assistant.
    She is currently attending classes to pursue a career in Digital Animation and Visual Communication.  Her father is in the US Army and has spent considerable time overseas in such places as Germany, Switzerland and Honduras.  When she is not working at AAH, she enjoys working with her church for community outreach.  Angel owns four dogs, a blue beta, two cats, a turtle, and a one-winged pigeon.  She is also a caretaker of two horses and two potbellied pigs.  Her favorite animals are sharks,  and she loves reptiles and rodents.  These interests are also shared by her two sisters.

  • Krista


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  • Edie


    More coming on our new Receptionist soon.


Assistants

  • Frankie


    Frankie is our Clinic Cat that assist and keeps all other Cats & Dogs in line. He rules the clinic !!
    We LOVE you Frankie
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  • Ashley B


    Ashley has been with AAH since June of 2006. She was born in Montgomery, AL. She is majoring in Zoology: Pre-Vet at Auburn University, where she has been since Fall of 2006. Ashley has a black cat, Koi, which she adopted from the Lee County Humane Shelter.

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  • Jean


    Jean has 2 children & lots of animals ! Even a Pot Bellied Pig. Vetsuite_Img_62499
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  • Ashley F.


    *Coming Soon*


  • Micah


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  • Angel


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  • Bebe


    Bebe is Frankie's gilfriend and the one who keeps HIM in line.
    She's a sweetie.
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Kennel

Grooming

  • Micah



Office

  • Ms. Cathy Taylor


    Cathy Taylor has worked for The Ark for more than 25 years.
    She works in the office and has many duties. The Ark couldn't run without her.
    Her mom is her Best friend and she loves her animals.

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  • Janet


    Janet is our sweet Bookkeeper !







Monday
7:00AM to 12:00 PM (Doctors In at 7:30) - 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday
7:00AM to 12:00 PM (Doctors In at 7:30) - 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday
7:00AM to 12:00 PM (Doctors In at 7:30) - 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Thursday
7:00AM to 12:00 PM (Doctors In at 7:30) - 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Friday
7:00AM to 12:00 PM (Doctors In at 7:30) - 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Saturday
7:30AM to 12:00PM (Doctors In at 8:00)
Sunday
Closed
For after hours emergency care Please Call (334) 264-5555