Meet our Doctors Dr. Jan Strother  Dr. Jan Strother is the founder and Hospital Director of the North Alabama Cat & Bird Veterinary Clinic. She began practice at our previous location in 1987. Her special veterinary interests include avian and feline medicine and surgery. She is very active in both state and national veterinary medical associations and is the past president of the Alabama Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Strother is a frequent speaker on veterinary health care topics and has been a guest on Good Morning America, the Today Show, FOX Pet News, and many other radio and television shows to discuss pet health issues.  Dr. Strother attributes the growth and success of the clinic to her wonderful associate doctors and staff, whom she feels are the most knowledgeable, caring, and compassionate veterinary health care team ever! Dr. Strother is an active member of the following organizations: Alabama Veterinary Medical Association Past President Public Relations Committee, Chair Delegate to the American Veterinary Medical Association Service Award 1991 and 1995 Veterinarian of the Year Award, 2002 American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Public Relations, 1994-2000,  Chairman, 1997-1998 Association of Avian Veterinarians State Liaison for Alabama North Alabama Veterinary Medical Association Past President Madison County Veterinary Medical Association Decatur Animal Shelter Friends Decatur Assembly   Dr. Elaine Moore Dr. Elaine Moore is an honors graduate of the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine and has been with our clinic for 10 years. She is proficient in both ultrasound and radiology and has attended advanced courses in both Cardiac and Abdominal Ultrasound. Dr. Moore also has a special interest in Ferret Medicine and Surgery. In 1998, she received the Alabama Veterinary Service Award from the Alabama Veterinary Medical Association for her contribution in designing and initiating a Pet Health Fair in Madison County and for introducing the human-animal bond program, “Best Friends for Life” to Madison County schools. Dr. Moore is a proud mother of 3 children and is very active in coaching Hartselle AYSO soccer. She has several pets including cats, birds, dogs, and a horse. She is involved with the Life Training Program sponsored by the Kairos Foundation, a non-profit organization. Dr. Moore is an active member of the following organizations: American Veterinary Medical Association  Alabama Veterinary Medical Association North Alabama Veterinary Medical Association Association of Avian Veterinarians