Our Team

 
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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.

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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.

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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

Practice Manager

Auburn, Alabama

Abby graduated from Auburn High School in 2017. She is currently in the process of earning her CVPM. She and her husband, Matthew, share 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.

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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.  

 
 

paris

Veterinary Assistant

Brooks, Georgia

Paris, a Brooks, GA native, graduated high school in 2023. With four years of hands-on animal experience, she has spent the last two focused on veterinary medicine. She is currently on track to become a licensed veterinary technician. At home, Paris cares for her three dogs and a leopard gecko.

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.

danny

Veterinary Assistant

Eclectic, Alabama

Danny graduated from Elmore County High School, and received his degree from Auburn University at Montgomery. He has over 7 years of experience in the veterinary field, primarily as a vet assistant, but was cross-trained in kennel and reception duties as well. He has two dogs of his own, a 16 year old beagle mix named Bubbles, and a 7 year old Lab mix named Holly. In his free time he enjoys spending time with his dogs, including hiking, training, and competing in dog sport events.

 
 

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.

andrea

Veterinary Assistant

Buffalo, NY

Andrea is a wife and mother of two. She also shares her home with a lovable boxer named Scarlet. She is currently enrolled at Auburn University majoring in Pre-Vet Animal Science. Andrea holds a black belt in martial arts and enjoys spending her free time at the gym.

ashton

Kennel Manager

Canton, Georgia

Ashton is a current Animal Sciences major at SUSCC. She has a passion for animals and has always enjoyed working alongside of them. When not working at VVC, she can be found with her sidekick, Onyx, and her pet snake, Noodle.

 
 

Kristin

Receptionist

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.

trinity

Receptionist/ Veterinary Assistant

Valley, Alabama

Trinity graduated high school in 2022 and has been working in the veterinary field ever since. You will see her up front as a client service representative as well as a veterinary assistant during the week. She has a special love for cats and enjoys spending time with her fur babies, Einstein and Judge.

 
 

Ashton

Receptionist

Opelika, AL

Ashton graduated high school in 2017 and has worked in the veterinary field ever since. She is skilled in vet assisting and client service. In her spare time, she takes care of her zoo at home including her dog, cats, and snakes! She also rescues and rehabilitates the occasional baby squirrel.

 
 

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.