Our Team

 

Dan kuykendall, DVM

Veterinarian

Dr. Dan Kuykendall graduated from Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine in June 1996. Upon graduation he first practiced with Dr. Grady Lanier in Ocala, Fl. In 1997, he moved to Birmingham to work with Hoke Animal Clinic and Green Springs Animal Clinic. He was raised in Opelika and returned to the area in 1999 after purchasing Village Veterinary Clinic from its founder. He and his wife, Meredith, have two daughters, Emory and Elizabeth. His four-legged companion is Coach, their Labrador. He enjoys golfing and woodworking and his professional interests include surgery and dermatology.

Chip Kuykendall, DVM

Veterinarian

Dr. Chip Kuykendall graduated from Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine in June 1994. Upon graduation he practiced with Drs. Marcus Martin, David Kuykendall and Tom Dawkins in Birmingham, AL. In 1996, he and his wife Joan moved to Clearwater, FL where they purchased Court Street Animal Hospital. They owned the practice until June of 2015 when they sold it and moved back to Auburn. They have three children, Ana, Aaron and David. His hobbies include following Auburn football, soccer and reading. 

Tommy moore, dvm

Relief Veterinarian

Dr. Tommy Moore graduated from Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1980. After graduation, he and his wife, Laurie, moved back to his hometown of Atmore, AL where he operated his own practice, Atmore Animal Hospital, for the next 40 years. Upon retirement, they moved back to Auburn to be closer to their two daughters and son. He and his wife also share an English Setter named Sadie. In his spare time between veterinary relief work, Dr. Moore enjoys hunting, working on his farm, and spending time with his grandchildren.

HOUSTON FULLER, DVM

Veterinarian

Dr. Houston Fuller is a proud graduate of Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, Class of 2025. A lifelong Auburn native, Dr. Fuller originally began his journey with Village Veterinary Clinic as a veterinary assistant before pursuing his goal of becoming a veterinarian. He is passionate about preventative medicine and has a special interest in dermatology, striving to keep pets healthy and comfortable through every stage of life. Outside the clinic, Dr. Fuller enjoys spending time with his wife, Megan, their daughter, Annie, and their doodle, Otis. In his free time, he can often be found bird watching or out on the golf course.

Liz Kuykendall

Office Manager

Liz Hickman Kuykendall was born and raised in Pigeon Creek, a small community in Butler County Alabama. She graduated from Greenville High School in 1960 and from Auburn University in 1963. She was married to Dan Kuykendall Sr. for 43 years. Dan and Liz moved to Opelika, Alabama in 1970 with their two children, Kathy and Dan II, who is Village Veterinary Clinic's own Dr. K.

Liz has four grandchildren, Maggie, Jackson, Emory and Elizabeth, and three great grandchildren, Nathan, Cade, and Harper who are the loves of her life.


Liz joined the staff of Village Veterinary Clinic as office manager in July of 2006. In her free time, Liz plays golf, bridge and loves Auburn Basketball.

 

ABBY Powell, cvpm

Practice Manager

Auburn, Alabama

Abby graduated from Auburn High School in 2017. In November of 2020, Abby and her family moved back to Auburn from the PNW and she has been part of our team ever since. Abby earned her CVPM designation in January of 2025 and has a passion for veterinary business management. She and her husband, Matthew, share three children, Thomas, and twins, Chase and Wesley, and a Maltese named Fitzgerald. They spend their time hiking, going to the lake and spending time together as a family.

Teigha

Lead LVT

Alexander City, Alabama

Teigha (pronounced TEE- UH) graduated from Benjamin Russell High School in 2005. She received a degree in PreVet Animal Sciences from Auburn University in 2011. She completed her LVT (Licensed Veterinary Technician) degree from Jefferson State Community College in 2013. She worked at Alexander City Veterinary Clinic since 2007. Teigha moved to Lanett and began working here at VVC in January of 2016. She is married to Matt and they have a daughter and son, Cheyenne and Briggs, two dogs (Marvel and Copper), four cats (Pimchoke, Scratchy, Ava and Stormy), and Tucker the ferret. Her hobbies include spending time with family, cooking and the outdoors.  

 
 

wendy

Veterinary Assistant

Louisville, Alabama

Originally from Indiana and raised in the small town of Louisville, Alabama, Wendy grew up surrounded by animals and developed a deep passion for helping others. Her experiences volunteering at a local animal shelter, working at an animal hospital in Montgomery, and attending a continuing education conference at Auburn University solidified her goal of working towards becoming a veterinarian. In her spare time, Wendy enjoys being outside with animals or spending time with friends and family.

jordan

Veterinary Assistant

Fayetteville, Georgia

Jordan graduated from Berry College in 2023 with a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science. She loves working with animals and hopes to one day become a veterinarian. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Jacob, who is a current AUVCM student. Together they share their pup, Arlo, and take her on lots of adventures.

leah

Veterinary Assistant

Dothan, Alabama

Leah graduated from Troy University in May 2023 with a Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences, Pre-Med. She hopes to attend veterinary school in the coming years. When she’s not at the clinic or the gym, you’ll likely find her spending time with her cat, Buddar, or playing video games with friends and family.

 
 

DARIAN

Veterinary Assistant

Huntsville, Alabama

Darian graduated from Sparkman High School in 2017. She is currently in school to receive her veterinary technician license (LVT). She has a dog named Denver that loves his laser pointer. Her hobbies include spending weekends at the park and playing soccer.

anthony

Veterinary Assistant

Phenix City, Alabama

Originally from Virginia, Anthony moved to Alabama in 2021. He has over 15 years of experience working in the field of veterinary medicine and a special love for feline patients. Outside of the clinic, Anthony enjoys watching sci-fi movies, gaming, traveling, and seeking out the best foodie spots.

Hayley

Kennel Manager

Phenix City, Alabama

Originally from Phenix City, Hayley graduated from Smiths Station High School and went on to earn a degree in Anthropology from Troy University. A lifelong animal lover, Hayley began her journey in animal care while working at a local humane society which eventually inspired her to pursue a role in veterinary medicine. Since joining Village Veterinary Clinic, Hayley has truly thrived, bringing compassion and dedication to every patient interaction. She shares her home with two dogs and a cat—all rescues—and has a unique hidden talent for graphite portrait art. She’s also known for her calming presence and ability to help animals feel especially comfortable in her care.

 
 

Kristin

Lead Client Service Representative

Hoover, Alabama

Kristin graduated from Auburn University in 2012 with a Bachelor's degree in Marine Biology. She currently lives in Waverly with her husband, Ryan, and a few pets (Dogs: Franks, Django, Winnie), (Cats: Luna Fortuna, Freyja, Cassin, Phoebe, and Tyg). Kristin enjoys gardening, cooking, and spending time with friends and family.

taylor

Client Service Representative

Salina, Kansas

Originally from Kansas, Taylor grew up in Auburn and graduated from Auburn High School in 2012. Taylor has always had a love for animals and served as a Lead Animal Care Technician for CARE Humane Society before joining the team at VVC. He shares his home with his favorite German shepherd mix, Ellie. In his spare time he enjoys playing tennis, trading card games, and trips to the dog park with Ellie.

 
 

In loving memory of Coach

J.T.

The Clinic Cat

JT joined us late in the summer of 2018. He was previously a stray kitten that we were lucky enough to add as a member of the VVC family. He is quite fond of chasing things, playing with toys and loves to cuddle. Be sure and ask to say hello to him when you are here.