Board-certified theriogenologistBreeding care from a board-certified specialist.
Dr. Fuller and his trained staff serve professional breeders and private owners. By appointment only.
Breeders from all over the South
Decades of training, one doctor you know.
Board certification took three more years of training beyond veterinary school, with oral and written exams by reproductive specialists. Dr. Fuller is a member of the American College of Theriogenologists and the Society for Theriogenology.
- 1984DVM, Auburn University
- 1984–87Residency in veterinary reproduction
University of Georgia, with an MS in anatomy (1987) - 1988Diplomate, College of Theriogenology
In reproduction physiology - 1993PhD, Texas A&M University
Reproductive physiology - 2000Opened Hope Animal Clinic
“Dr. Fuller takes such wonderful care of my fur babies. He is so very kind and compassionate.”
From timing to delivery, all in one place.
Hormonally timed insemination protocols, with fresh chilled or frozen semen.
Breeder consultations
Plan a breeding or talk through your program.
Breeding soundness evaluations
A check that your dog is ready to breed.
Progesterone testing
For breeding, and before her whelping date.
Artificial insemination
Non-surgical, with fresh chilled or frozen semen.
Surgical insemination
With fresh chilled or frozen semen.
Semen collection & freezing
Fresh chilled, or frozen for later.
C-sections
Planned from her progesterone the day before her whelping date.
Arrive by the cutoff, get results today.
If you arrive after these times, results may not be available until the following morning. We're closed Sundays.
Progesterone for breeding
Arrive no later than these times.
Progesterone for whelping
The day before her whelping date. We'll advise you on a schedule for her C-section.
C-section on a known date
Arrive before these times on her whelping date.
Bring proof of rabies to the first test
- Rabies vaccination is required for all breeding animals, and for all pets in Alabama
- It's a killed vaccine, so a breeding female can have it. To be safe, we recommend giving it before her heat cycle
- If she isn't up to date, we'll give it before starting the breeding process
Questions breeders ask us.
Don't see yours? Call us at (205) 426-2828.
What is a theriogenologist?
A veterinarian who specializes in reproduction. Board certification takes three extra years of training beyond veterinary school, plus oral and written exams.
Can you inseminate with chilled or frozen semen?
Yes. We do surgical and non-surgical insemination with fresh chilled or frozen semen, using hormonally timed protocols.
What if she has trouble giving birth while you're open?
Call us at (205) 426-2828 and tell us you're on the way.
I'm new to Hope. What should I do first?
Call to set up a consultation, and fill out the New Client Registration before you come. Bring proof of her rabies vaccine.
Planning a litter? Let's talk.
Breeding care is by appointment. Call to set up a breeder consultation with Dr. Fuller.
Referring veterinarians: see how to refer.