Caring for Pets,

and the People that Love Them

The team at Standifer's is dedicated to helping each patient live a happy and healthy life.

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Treating your pets like

the valued family members they are for over 60 years

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Your pet deserves pampering

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At Standifer's Animal Hospital in Homewood, AL, we treat each pet like one of our own. Appointments encouraged, walk-ins welcome.

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Welcome to
Standifer's Animal Clinic

At Standifer's Animal Clinic, we treat your pets like the valued family members they are for over 60 years. Proudly recognized as one of the best animal hospitals in Homewood by Homewood Life, one of the best veterinary clinics in Birmingham by Birmingham Magazine and named "Favorite Veterinarian" in Homewood & Birmingham on Nextdoor! Get to know us by coming to our Open House & Community Pet Show on September 21st.

How can we help your pet?

Our full-service animal hospital provides small animal veterinary and diagnostic services, dental and surgical services plus we offer pet acupuncture. Standifer's Animal Clinic offers pet boarding and grooming to care for your pets while you travel out of Homewood and keep them looking & feeling fresh and clean. We welcome dogs, cats, pocket pets & reptiles as patients!

Read Our Reviews

I cherish my cats. Their health and well being are critical to me. I have been taking my kitties (and my husband has been taking his dog) to Standifer's for at least 15 years. I wouldn't consider going anywhere else. Dr. Standifer is very quiet, but believe me, he takes excellent care of his patients. AND he's honest. I know that any treatment or medication he recommends will benefit my pets. I know that because he has told me when treatment wasn't necessary.

Susan C.

First time customer and felt like I'd been taking my pets there for years. So happy to have been referred to this animal clinic and look forward to returning

Bradley S.

Dr Standifer is an awesome veterinarian! I have 3 dogs. They treat my pups so well and also have an excellent groomer. They obviously love animals and helped us so much with all of my dogs especially with my pups that have epilepsy. I highly recommend this place!

Missy N.

Pet Grooming

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Pet Boarding

Your pet's home away from home

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Meet the Team

Dr. Rhesa Houston has a special interest in public health with a specific focus on the health and wellness benefits of the human-animal bond which led her to create Assistance Animal Consulting. Devoted to young people, Rhesa spends much of her time motivating young audiences through her educational workshops in veterinary medicine; physiological, psychological and emotional health and wellness in relation to the human-animal bond; team building and leadership development in sports and athletics; and youth education and leadership development.

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Rhesa Houston

veterinarian

Dr. Hugh Washington is a native of Decatur and graduated from Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine before moving to Birmingham. He worked as a relief veterinarian in Birmingham and Homewood before joining Standifer's Animal Clinic in 2017. Dr. Washington and his wife Patti enjoy BBQ, working in their garden and spending time with their Australian Shepherd, Kylie.

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Hugh Washington

DVM

Dr. Desiree Cooley joined the Standifer’s Animal Clinic veterinary team in 2019. A native of upstate South Carolina, Dr. Cooley graduated from Clemson University and Mississippi State College of Veterinary Medicine before moving to Birmingham. .

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Desiree Cooley

Veterinarian, Veterinary Acupuncturist

Standifer's Animal Clinic

News

Open House & Pet Art Show on September 21st

Standifer’s Animal Clinic, proudly located in the heart of Homewood for 60 years, invites you to our Open House & Community Pet Art Show on Saturday, September 21^st from 4 – 6 pm. A staple of the Homewood community since 1957, we are excited to announce enhancements to our services and facility, as well as new additions to our team, to better serve pets and their people.

Now Accepting Pocket Pets & Exotic Pets (Reptiles)

Have an exotic pet or pocket pet in Birmingham/Homewood? Beyond just cats and dogs, Standifer’s Animal Clinic in Homewood now welcomes small mammals, pocket pets and some exotic pets (reptiles) as patients.

Now Offering Pet Acupuncture

If you are interested in taking a holistic route in your pet’s health care, Standifer’s Animal Clinic in Homewood offers pet acupuncture services.

Do you have an aging pet or a pet suffering from arthritis, joint conditions, gastrointestinal or reproductive disorders? Pet acupuncture can help senior pets and pets suffering from many chronic ailments.

Welcome Dr. Desiree Cooley

Welcome Dr. Desiree Cooley! With the addition of Dr. Cooley, Standifer's Animal Clinic now accepts pocket pets and some exotic pets as patients and offers pet acupuncture.

Dr. Houston at Do Dah Day

Dr. Rhesa Houston was onsite at Do Dah Day talking about heat safety for pets and the necessity of vaccines. Thanks for sharing this helpful info Dr. Houston!

Monday	7:00am - 6:30pm
Tuesday	7:00am - 6:30pm
Wednesday	7:00am - 6:30pm
Thursday	7:00am - 6:30pm
Friday	7:00am - 6:30pm
Saturday	7:00am - 2:00pm
Sunday	Closed - Except Boarding Checkin/Checkout 4-6 pm

Caring for Pets,

and the People that Love Them

Treating your pets like

Your pet deserves pampering

Welcome to
Standifer's Animal Clinic

How can we help your pet?