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Our caring and compassionate veterinary care team!

Meet the Veterinarian & Team of Inverness Animal Clinic in Birmingham! We’re pleased to provide exceptional vet care for your pets!

Please call us at 205-991-2556 to speak to one of our caring veterinary staff members!

Dr. John P. Strickland

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Dr. Strickland graduated from Auburn in 1973, and has practiced veterinary medicine in Maryland, North Carolina, Tennessee, Florida, and Alabama. He has been the owner and veterinarian at the Inverness Animal Clinic since 1986. When he’s not a work, he enjoys photography, reading, and spending time with his wife and daughter.

Sarah Strickland

BS, MLIS, CVPM, CVBL

Sarah graduated from UAB in 2012 with a BS, and from UA in 2014 with an MLIS. She became a Certified Veterinary Practice Manager in 2021, and has since earned her Pet Nutrition Certificate, Human-Animal Bond Certification, and became a Certified Veterinary Business Leader. She has been employed since 2005, and has been the practice manager since 2014. When she’s not at work, her hobbies include cooking, hiking, traveling, and spending time with family, friends, and her boyfriend and daughter and their pets.

Jessica Brown

BA, Veterinary Assistant

Jessica graduated from UAB with a BS in Biology in 2018, and she’s been employed since 2016. She’s the main person you’re most likely to see when you walk in the clinic, and she’s also the most likely to take your phone call! When not at work, she enjoys spending time with her animals.

Simon and Fangs

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Where to Find Us

4647-X U.S. Hwy. 280 Birmingham, AL 35242

Call: 205-991-2556

Mon-Fri: 9 am – 12 pm and 2:30 pm – 6 pm

Sat-Sun: closed

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