Dr. Kandace Jordan
Veterinarian
Dr. Jordan graduated from Auburn University in 2000. She was in emergency medicine for 11 years before joining Banfield in 2010. She has been Chief of Staff since 2012 and has a strong interest in feline medicine. Dr. Jordan has 4 cats of her own and is a Fear Free Certified Professional.
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Dr. Elizabeth Myrick
Veterinarian
Dr. Myrick graduated from Auburn University in 2015 and joined us shortly after graduation. Her interests include feline medicine and dermatology. She has 2 cats and a dog, and is now working towards becoming certified as a Fear Free Professional.
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Dr. Nilin Gupta
Veterinarian
Dr. Gupta is the newest addition to our team at Banfield Pet Hospital having joined us in June of 2018. He completed his veterinary studies in 2000 at the College of Veterinary Science in Durg, India. After additional studies in India and at Florida State University, Dr. Gupta pursued his interest in emergency/critical care medicine and surgery. When not working, Dr. Gupta enjoys spending time with his family going to the beach and to movies and hiking. Dr. Gupta and his wife currently live in Birmingham where she is a scientist at Southern Research. They have twin 2-year-old boys.
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Rebecca Churchwell
Practice Manager
Rebecca graduated from Jefferson State Community College in Birmingham, AL with an associate's degree in veterinary technology. She has been with Banfield Pet Hospital in Trussville since September of 2008 and practice manager for over 2 years. Rebecca has 3 daughters; 2 American bulldogs, Troy and Kito; a Chihuahua mix, Leo; 2 cats, Gwen and Giselle; and a rabbit, Thumper. She looks forward to meeting new clients and their pets, and getting to do what she loves every day.
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Dawn Bolka, LVT
Veterinary Technician
Dawn graduated from Purdue University in 1982 with an associate's degree in veterinary technology and in 1995, she graduated from Indiana Wesleyan University with a bachelor's degree in business administration. She has worked in research, teaching hospitals, small animal clinics, clinical laboratories, and mixed/exotic animal practices. She has two grown children, one of whom is in veterinary school at Michigan State University, and three pets including a miniature poodle, a pomeranian, and an Italian greyhound. Dawn looks forward to getting to know the clients and pets here at the Trussville Banfield Pet Hospital. She is also a Fear Free Certified Professional.
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Patricia Murphree
Shift Lead
Patti has been with Banfield since 2013. She is a mother of 2 wonderful children, and a wife to her husband of 16 years. They have 2 dogs, 5 cats, and a guinea pig. Patti and her family enjoy camping, any water sports and hiking as they love being outdoors. She enjoys her role here at Banfield and loves the clients and their pets. Patti believes in doing everything with a smile, which is easy to do when you work with such great people.
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Stormie Bagwell
Shift Lead
Stormie has been in the veterinary field as both receptionist and veterinary technician since 2008. She has 2 boys, Brecken and Kameron; 3 dogs, Skipper, Oliver, and Elsa; and a rabbit named Elfie. She loves getting to know the clients and working with the pets even more. Stormie looks forward to many years here at Banfield Pet Hospital in Trussville.
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Rachel Turney
Veterinary Assistant
Rachel is a mother, wife, friend, and sister. She started working in the veterinary field almost 7 years ago and joined Banfield over 3 years ago. It's been a great experience to work with so many amazing people. Rachel has a daughter who also has a love for animals, and they have 5 dogs, 2 cats and 2 hermit crabs! During their down time, she and her family enjoy traveling.
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