​Meet our Reception Team!

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Katheren

​Katheren, our office manager, is a resident of Birmingham, AL. She graduated Jefferson State Community College in 2011 with a pastry degree. Though her passion lies in creating delicious meals, her heart led her to change paths. She has always had a love for animals, and now that love is able to shine! Her favorite thing about working at AVC is being able to see the clients' smiling faces as well as their furry family members every day. Outside of work, Katheren enjoys cooking, spending time with family, and caring for Emma.  Katheren can best be described as passionate, fun, and outgoing!

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• HSD
• ​Office Manager
• Reception Manager
• Client Relations
• Jefferson State University - BS Pastry

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Opal is originally from San Diego, California, she resides in Birmingham, AL  but frequently visits her family in Cali. Her favorite thing about working at AVC is the family like environment and how nice all of our customers are. Her hobbies are hula hooping, which she has been doing for 9 years, and taking care of her two dogs, Xena and Sequoia and spending time with Sawyer and her husband. In her free time, she likes to go on hikes at the river with her husband,baby, and dogs. Opal can be described as caring, helpful, and outgoing!

• HSD
• Billing Manager

                 Opal

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Kaela 

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Kaela was born in Fort Walton Beach, FL, but has spent most of her life in Jackson, MS. She attended Mississippi State University where she earned a BS in Biology and then moved to Birmingham with her husband, Charlie. Kaela enjoys traveling, cooking, and spending time outdoors with her dog Link. Her favorite thing about working at AVC is the family -oriented environment including friendly clients, supportive co-workers, and doctors who are always willing to help in any situation. Her co-workers would describe her as dependable, caring, and driven.

• Mississippi State University - BS Biology

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McKenzie

McKenzie is originally from Gurley, AL. She graduated from the University of Montevallo with an associate degree in chemistry. Her favorite thing about working at AVC is the positive work environment and her amazing co-workers who are like family to her. Kenzie enjoys traveling, writing, and going to trivia/puzzle nights with friends. She lives in Montevallo, AL currently where she and her fiancé take care of their three dogs Duck, Lucille Goosille, and Honey Badger and her four cats Despereaux, Spock, Mabel, and Dipper. She is described as hardworking, trustworthy, and enthusiastic.  

• HSD
• University of Montevallo - AS Chemistry

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Callie

Callie is originally from Anniston, AL and is currently enrolled in Jefferson State Community College. She enjoys drawing, photography, and spending time with friends and family. She has a cat that she adores named Astraeus. Her favorite thing about working at AVC would have to be the wonderful patients and the great work environment. Her co-workers describe her as being friendly, warm, and helpful. 

• HSD
• Currently attending Jefferson State University