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Walk-ins welcome3051 Morgan Rd SE, Bessemer
Family owned & operated since 2000

The people who care for your pet.

Meet our doctors and groomers. Several were Hope clients or started in our kennel.

A mother and daughter cuddling their cat by the fireplace
80+people on our team
Our doctors

Meet our doctors.

Five doctors, each with their own special interests.

Dr. David T. Fuller III kneeling outdoors with his dog
Founder

Dr. David T. Fuller III

Hometown: Hueytown, AL

Dr. Fuller opened Hope on April 3, 2000. He enjoys all of veterinary medicine, especially orthopedic surgery and reproductive work.

DVM, Auburn University (1984) · MS, University of Georgia (1987) · Diplomate, College of Theriogenology (1988) · PhD, Texas A&M (1993)

Breeding & reproductionOrthopedic surgery

Six dogs, two cats, three horses and a small herd of cattle on our family farm

Read Hope's story

Dr. Ellie Lushington outdoors

Dr. Ellie Lushington

Hometown: Hoover, AL

BS and DVM, Auburn University (2016, 2020). Started in our kennel on college breaks.

OrthopedicsSurgery

Cam, my Poodle mix

Dr. Allison Dees outdoors

Dr. Allison Dees

Hometown: Helena, AL

BS and DVM, Auburn University (2021, 2025). A Hope client who first shadowed here at 14.

Fear FreeFeline-friendly

Lady, my Border Collie mix, and Frankie, my corn snake

Dr. Jared Lowe outdoors

Dr. Jared Lowe

Hometown: Rochester, MN

BS, Missouri (2021) · DVM, Auburn (2025), Summa Cum Laude

CardiologyReproduction

Magnolia, my English Cocker Spaniel

Dr. Cari Bell outdoors

Dr. Cari Bell

Hometown: Montgomery, AL

BS, Auburn (2020) · MS, UAB (2021) · DVM, Auburn (2026)

Soft tissue surgeryDermatology

Luna, my hound mix; Goose, my gray cat; and Solo, my Irish Sport Horse

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“Dr. Fuller takes such wonderful care of my fur babies. He is so very kind and compassionate. The entire staff is awesome too!”
Tara H.Facebook
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“Every single member of their staff is absolutely amazing. They actually care for your babies and they keep you updated every step of the way.”
Mikaela S.Facebook
“After a terrible experience elsewhere, the doctor's really thorough examination found issues others completely missed, saving my cat.”
Eden W.Google
Grooming

Meet our groomers.

The team that sends your pet home looking and feeling their best.

April, groomer at Hope

April

Groomer

Grooming since 2012. Her favorite part is bringing out each pet's unique charm and personality.

Barbara, my dog, plus three cats, a bearded dragon and a skink

Brittany, groomer at Hope

Brittany

Groomer

Started grooming about five years ago after working with a rescue. Known for breed-appropriate cuts.

Handi, Conan, Chief and Cash, my dogs, and Pixie, my cat

Read her Team Spotlight

Mallory, grooming bather and coordinator at Hope

Mallory

Grooming bather & coordinator

A Hope client since 2014. She spent 2½ years in our kennel before joining grooming.

Gunner, my Pit mix, and Shark, my Husky mix

The rest of our team

Careers at Hope
  • Front deskAnswers your calls and takes payment by phone.
  • Clinical teamOne Licensed Veterinary Technician and our trained Veterinary Assistants.
  • KennelCares for boarding pets 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
  • DaycarePlay in the turf yard and swims in our pool.
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