Who We Are
About Kent Farms animal hospital
- Brand new, modern facility with separate canine and feline waiting areas, 6 exam rooms, treatment area, surgery suite, and boarding facility with both indoor and outdoor play areas
- Modern in-house laboratory capabilities. We also have a close association with IDEXX external full-service clinical and pathological laboratories
- New IDEXX digital radiology and Midmark digital dental radiology
- In house ultrasound available, in addition to access to traveling ultrasonographer
- Orthopedic surgical equipment availability
- Midmark dental cart
- Excellent surgical monitoring capabilities
- Complete in-house pharmacy with a large inventory of established pharmaceuticals, including many of the newest products
- Access to local specialists for referral, including internal medicine, ophthalmology, dermatology, specialty surgery, as well as overnight emergency care facilities
Our Team
MEET OUR DOCTORS
Dr. Nicole Close
associate
Dr. Close earned her Bachelor of Science from Arkansas State University in 2017, and her DVM from Auburn University in 2021.
Her interest includes dentistry, cytology, and diagnostic imaging, specifically ultrasonography. Dr. Close is originally from Jonesboro, AR but her husband, Corbin, is from Alabama and decided they wanted to call Alabaster home due to their mutual love of the state. Dr. Close and Corbin have four dogs– Bo, Nala, Kodak, and Cooper.
Dr. Brandon McKim
Practice Owner
Dr. McKim earned his Bachelor of Science from the University of Montevallo in 2000, followed by his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Auburn University in 2005.
Dr. McKim has wide array of experience in medicine and surgery with a special interest and talent in orthopedic surgery. Dr. McKim is a native of Alabaster, Alabama, where he currently resides with his wife, Melissa, daughters Neeley, Madelyn and Nora and their dog, Newton and cats, Krispy and Aubie.
Dr. Hannah Sullivan
associate
Dr. Sullivan earned her Bachelor of Science from Auburn University in 2020, and her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Auburn University in 2023.
Her interests include cytology, dermatology, and soft tissue surgery. Dr. Sullivan and her husband, Kyle, were high school sweethearts, originally from Auburn. They are excited to begin their new life together in the Birmingham area! They are proud dog parents to a black lab mix named Bud.
What We Accept
Payment Options
We happily accept Cash, Check, Visa, MC, AMEX, Discover, Scratchpay and CareCredit.
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Careers
Associate DVM
Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Receptionist