Veterinarians
Dr. Randall B. Davis
Veterinarian/Owner
Education: Auburn College of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Davis has had a lifelong interest and love of animals. He started his path to veterinary medicine working for a local veterinarian in Montgomery, Alabama at the age of 15. He worked his way through high school until he enrolled in the College of Agriculture at Auburn University. He was accepted into Veterinary school at Auburn in 1985 and graduated from the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1989. Before arriving in Tuscumbia in 1995 he previously worked in practices in Jacksonville, Florida and Decatur, Alabama.
Dr. Davis partnered with Dr. Lynn Hagood to build the current TVAC facility in 1995. Dr. Davis enjoys the variety that is inherent in veterinary medicine. He also enjoys looking for ways to improve the quality and care that the staff of TVAC give to all their patients. He does the majority of the surgery for the practice, sees dogs, cats, an assortment of pocket pets, reptiles and snakes.
Dr. Davis met his wife Dr. Cathy Davis in veterinary school and they have 3 children. Trying to balance family and the practice of veterinary medicine is probably the biggest challenge to the Davis family. To add to his responsibilities Dr. Davis is a former District 1 Councilman for the City of Tuscumbia and is now Chair of the Tuscumbia Planning Commission. Dr. Davis feels that this is a small way to give back to the community that has been so supportive of him and his family and business.
Dr. Cathy Davis
Veterinarian/Owner
Education: Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine
Hometown: Lexington, Kentucky
Dr. Davis always knew that she wanted to pursue a career in medicine, but when she was in the 4th grade, she decided that Veterinary Medicine was the path for her. Kiska, one of the many dogs she grew up with, helped shape this decision for her. She enrolled in the University of Kentucky’s Martin- Gatton College of Agriculture in Animal & Food Sciences. During her undergraduate degree, she began working in a local veterinary clinic and gained hands-on experience through her major. She was accepted into Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine in 1986 and graduated in 1990.
Dr. Davis met her husband, and owner of TVAC, Dr. Randy Davis during her time at Auburn. She worked for some time in Huntsville before they both moved to the Shoals area. While Dr. Randy Davis opened TVAC with Dr. Hagood, Dr. Cathy Davis worked as a relief veterinarian in the area at many local practices seeing all species of animals. Dr. Davis started working at TVAC in 1997 and has a special interest in avian medicine. She treats many birds in the area ranging from parakeets to hyacinth macaws.
Drs. Davis have 3 children and currently have 3 grandchildren. Dr. C Davis has been involved in Scouting in the area since her eldest child, Will, was old enough to partake. She still gives back to the community by being a Pack Leader and District Chair for the Westmorland District.
Dr. Carmen N. Ludington
Veterinarian
Education: Auburn College of Veterinary Medicine
Hometown: Moulton, Alabama
Dr. Carmen Ludington decided she wanted to be a veterinarian when she was 5 years old. She has been caring for animals and working towards that goal her entire life. She grew up in Lawrence County, Alabama and went to Speake High School. She first started working at Tennessee Valley Animal Clinic,P.C. as a kennel assistant while she attended UNA for her undergraduate degree. She left the clinic when she was accepted to Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2002. After graduation she returned to the clinic this time as a veterinarian. She currently has interests in ultrasound and in house cytology, but also enjoys surgery and internal medicine.
She is married to her high school sweetheart, and they have two children. She also has two dogs, Molly and Dax, and two cats, Sora and Maisie.
Dr. Jennifer Thompson
Veterinarian
Dr. Thompson grew up in Kingsport, TN and attended UNC in Chapel Hill, NC for her undergraduate degree in biology. It was there and during a study abroad program in Kenya that she realized she wanted to be a veterinarian. She graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine in May 2013. She practiced outside of Birmingham for one year before moving to the Shoals area and joining the team at TVAC.
Dr. Thompson met her husband, Adam, in veterinary school. They have two children. They also have one dog, a Boston terrier mix named Newman.
Dr. Caroline Canter
Veterinarian
Education: University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine
Hometown: Clarksville, TN
Dr. Canter grew up in Clarksville,TN where she grew up on a beef cattle farm and showed horses. Through the local 4H program in middle school, she realized she wanted to be a veterinarian. She got her bachelors of science in agriculture at Murray State University in Kentucky through their Veterinary tech license/pre-veterinary program. She got her Veterinary Assistant license the summer before she started veterinary school at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. She graduated from veterinary school in 2021 and loves all animals but has an affinity for dogs and cats as well as an interest in pet nutrition and the veterinary business.
She met her husband, Logan Canter, in Murray during her undergraduate years. They have two dogs, Smokey Joe and Obi.
Receptionists
Anita
Receptionist
Anita has worked for TVAC since February 1996. She has been at the front desk that entire time, but has moved from just working here to office manager over that time. Anita is a Cherokee native. At home she has horses, chickens, cows, and other animals.
Rachel
Receptionist
Rachel originally worked at TVAC from 1999-2011, but left to care for her young family and pursue other interests. She returned in June of 2014 and works up front as a receptionist. At home, she has six pets, four dogs named Lexi, Shelby, Ruby, and Zoey, and two cats, Loki and Thor. She has been married to her husband, Joel, since 1997 and together they have a daughter and a son.
Lexie
Receptionist
She moved from Florida to Sheffield with her fiancé at the time and dogs and now lives in Killen with her husband John and two dogs, Tantor and Tarzan Chester and three cats Captain Jack Sparrow, Little Girl and Sam. She is an author, housekeeper, painter, gardener, scrapbooker, tv binger, loves musicals and cooking; especially her ethnic Cuban/Colombian food.
Hailey
Receptionist
Hailey started working at TVAC in November 2022. She works up front as a receptionist. She is originally from Illinois and moved to Alabama in March 2022 with her husband Joe. At home, they have 3 dogs named Zoie, Brandi, and Gunner and one cat Wilma.
Nikki
Receptionist
Nikki has been working at TVAC since the Spring of 2023. She works up from as a receptionist.
Veterinary Assistants
Becky
Veterinary Assistant
Becky has worked as a Veterinary Assistant at TVAC since we opened our doors in May 1995, but also worked with Dr. Davis at his previous clinic since 1990. She is originally from Bolivar Missouri, but moved to Moulton with her husband after finishing up time in the military. At home, she has two dogs, Harley and Joker, mixed breed pups; two cats, Calvin and Opie.
Bessie
Veterinary Assistant
Bessie started working at TVAC in 2013. She is one of our veterinary assistants. She was born & raised in Alabama but moved to the Shoals area in 2005. She has two cats at home, Beau and Dolly, & a chihuahua named Greta.
Shonda
Veterinary Assistant
Shonda has worked at TVAC since March 2005. She started out in the kennel, but now works as a Veterinary Assistant. She is originally from Arkansas, but moved to this area when she was 16. At home, she has two dogs named Dash and Brat.
Katie
Veterinary Assistant
Katie is the daughter of Drs. Randy and Cathy Davis, so she has been around the clinic since she was born. She started volunteering in the kennel in the summer of 2013 and started working here officially in the spring of 2016. She is currently in Veterinary School at Auburn College of Veterinary Medicine and will graduate in the spring of 2026. When she is home she still fills in as a veterinary assistant at TVAC. At home, she has two dogs, Charly and Maveric, and a cat, Pippi.
Julia
Veterinary Assistant
Julia started working at TVAC in March of 2021. She started in the kennel and has moved to veterinary assistant. She has graduated from Jeff State Community College and will take the test for her Vet Tech License (LVT) in the spring of 2025. At home, she has 3 dogs, 4 cats, 2 daughters and her wife, Kristen.
Kayla
Veterinary Assistant
Kayla worked as a veterinary assistant for 5 years before starting at TVAC in February 2023. She is passionate about helping all creatures. She has 3 dogs Abraham, Artie, and Tilly, and a snake named Elvis.
Jessica
Veterinary Assistant
Jessica started working at TVAC in the fall of 2023. Before starting at TVAC she has also worked at Colbert Animal Hospital and at the Colbert County Animal Control. She works as a veterinary assistant helping care for all our patients. She is married, has one son, and several animals.
Maddison
Veterinary Assistant
Maddison started school at Blue Mountain Christian University in 2021 where she played softball as a catcher. She since transferred to Mississippi State University to continue her education. She started working at TVAC the summer of 2024 but has been caring for animals her whole life. Along with working with us at TVAC, she also works at Shoals Area Veterinary Emergency on the weekends. In her free time she enjoys doing small projects on her farm, trail riding with her sister Nolee, rodeoing, and spending time with friends. At home, she has horses, dogs, cats, donkeys, dairy cows, chickens, geese, goats, and pigs.
Mandy
Veterinary Assistant
Mandy started working at TVAC in the Spring of 2024. Before moving to our area she served in the Air Force, got her Masters in environmental and chemical science and worked as a vet assistant at the LSU vet school. She is married and has one son.
Kennel Staff
Larissa
Kennel Staff
Larissa started volunteering at TVAC in the summer of 2016. She started officially working in the kennel the following August. At home, she has a dog, nine cats, several frogs, and two guinea pigs. She works in the kennel taking care of all the animals that stay with us.
Diana
Kennel Staff
Diana started working at TVAC in the spring of 2022. She works primarily in the kennel taking care of all the pets that board with us.
Emma
Kennel Staff
Emma started working at TVAC in the spring of 2023. She works in the kennel taking care of all the pets that board with us.
K.K.
Kennel Staff
K. K. started working at TVAC at the start of 2024. She works in the kennel taking care of all the pets that board with us.
Jordan
Kennel Staff
Jordan started working at TVAC in the summer of 2024. She works primarily in the kennel to take care of all the pets that board with us.
Karah
Kennel Staff
Karah started working at TVAC in the fall of 2024. She works primarily in the kennel to take care of all the pets that board with us. She was raised in Hazel Green Alabama but moved to Florence in 2023. She is currently enrolled in the online veterinary assistant program at Penn Foster. At home, she has a cat named Kitty with her boyfriend.
Clinic Animals (not technically staff but we love them)
Jack Sparrow
Cat Ward Entertainer
Jack is our cat ward entertainer. He performs for the cats and other animals that stay with us by occasionally flapping his wings and constantly eating. He also coos throughout the day to calm people and animals alike.
