Altadena Valley Animal Clinic

Birmingham, AL

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At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
General
Clinic type
Unknown
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Appointment
24/7 care
No
Accepting new patients
Yes

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

Wellness Vaccination Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy End Of Life

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Service options
Onsite services
Amenities
Restroom
From the business
Identifies as women-owned
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

Offering comprehensive animal care and outstanding boarding services. We truly care about your pet family and you

Serving the greater Birmingham area for more than 30 years. Dr. Julie Best Grimes purchased the clinic in 1995 and expanded in 2008. Dr. Ann Brennan is the third owner

Mission — We strongly believe in educating pet owners about all aspects of animal care so that we can work together as a team to give your pet the best life possible. Additionally, as we are firm supporters of the human-animal bond, we believe that people live more enriched, longer, and happier lives with animals. Therefore, it is our passion to provide the most compassionate and dedicated care to our patients

Team at a glance

4
Veterinarians (DVM)

Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.

Technology & equipment

Digital RadiographyUltrasoundDental x-rayIn-clinic diagnosticsLaser surgeryCold laser therapy24/7 camera access for boarding suites

Services in detail

BoardingDental CareDermatologyDigital RadiographyGroomingHealth CertificatesIn-Clinic DiagnosticsSurgeryUltrasoundOnline PharmacyWellness careGeriatric careCold laser therapyLaser surgeryPharmacy

Memberships

Jefferson County Veterinary Medical AssociationAlabama Veterinary Medical AssociationAmerican Veterinary Medical AssociationWorld Association of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine

Appointments & hours

Monday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Thursday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Friday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Saturday: 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Sunday: 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM (Boarding Pick-Up Only)

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Frequently asked

Is Altadena Valley Animal Clinic accepting new patients?+

Yes — Altadena Valley Animal Clinic is currently accepting new patients.

What services does Altadena Valley Animal Clinic offer?+

Altadena Valley Animal Clinic offers Wellness, Vaccination, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, End Of Life.

What reviewers say

85% Positive sentiment
based on 144 reviews

Altadena Valley Animal Clinic offers veterinary care, boarding, grooming, and daycare services with a dedicated team of veterinarians known for providing thorough explanations and compassionate end-of-life care. While many clients have experienced long-standing positive relationships and personalized attention, recent visits highlight occasional challenges with front desk communication and wait times. The facility operates in an older, traditional building rather than a modern clinic setting.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsFair PricingClean FacilityGood With Anxious PetsStrong Followup

Aggregated from reviewer feedback across multiple sources.

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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.