Flint River Animal Hospital

Flint River Animal Hospital is a veterinarian in Huntsville, AL, located at 1009 Homer Nance Rd. The practice provides medical and surgical services ranging from regular wellness exams to same-day emergency care, alongside nutritional counseling, vaccinations, and microchipping. The facility includes the Bed ’n Biscuit, which offers full-service boarding for dogs, cats, birds, and other pets, as well as Paws 2 Play Doggie Daycare and grooming services.

Owner Dr. Kevin Lowe graduated from Auburn University in 2002 with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree after working in Chattanooga, Washington, D.C., and Atlanta. He established the hospital after selecting the location through demographic analysis in 2006 and negotiating for a 3.2-acre parcel in 2007. The hospital opened on April 2, 2009, and has grown to serve over 5,000 clients with more than 60 new clients per month, performing over 18,000 patient interactions in the last 12 months. To accommodate this growth, the practice added a second 5,600-square-foot building for boarding, daycare, and grooming. The healthcare team consists of 31 employees, including veterinarians Dr. Rice, Dr. Carr, and Dr. Struthers. Dr. Rice, a 2017 Auburn graduate, joined in March 2022. Dr. Carr, a 2006 University of Missouri graduate, joined in December 2020. Dr. Struthers, a 2016 Auburn graduate and Huntsville High School alum, returned as a full-time veterinarian in May 2016 after previously working there as a technician. The practice emphasizes client education and preventative medicine.

The hospital holds a rating of 4.50 based on customer reviews. It was selected by the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce as the 2012 Small Business of the Year for Professional Services and by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce as a top 100 Small Business of the Year Blue Ribbon Award Winner for 2013. The practice is accredited by the Better Business Bureau and has received the #1 Best in Business Award by client nomination for four years.

Flint River Animal Hospital combines advanced veterinary care with a compassionate approach, serving as a trusted partner for pet health in Huntsville.

The practice sits on Homer Nance Road, just over a quarter mile from Bridge's Subdivision and roughly four-tenths of a mile from Winchester Road Northeast.

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