Meet Our Veterinarians
Our veterinary team combines clinical excellence with heartfelt compassion to provide the care your pet deserves.
Sam Parker – DVM
Veterinarian
Dr. Parker, our owner, is from Millbrook, Alabama. He attended Birmingham-Southern for his undergraduate degree where he received a B.S. in Biology, with a minor in Math. He is a 2000 graduate of Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine.
Dr. Parker specializes in ACL and Bone surgeries, but also loves general medicine!
Dr. Parker and his wife, Kelly, have three children, Brayden, Finley Grace, and Baylor. They have a long haired Chihuahua, Machette and two Goldendoodles, Ivy & Clove and a Labrador Retriever, Sully.
Anwhitney Bruhn – DVM
Veterinarian
Dr. Bruhn grew up in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. She attended Auburn University for her undergraduate degree where she received a B.S in Biomedical Sciences, with minors in Finance and Animal Sciences. She then received her veterinary degree from Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine.
Dr. Bruhn’s favorite thing is working with breeders and she is our resident AI guru!
Dr. Bruhn and her husband have a Boston Terrier named Scooter.
Carlie Gillespie – DVM
Veterinarian
Dr. Gillespie grew up in Helena, Alabama and began working at MAC Animal Hospital as a veterinary assistant in 2006. Dr. Gillespie returned to the hospital as a veterinarian in 2020. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from The University of Alabama. She then continued her education at Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine where she received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine.
Dr. Gillespie became a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist through The Chi University in Reddick, Florida. In addition to standard veterinary care, Dr. Gillespie offers canine and feline acupuncture services through several modalities including dry needling, electro acupuncture, aquapuncture, and traditional Chinese herbal medications.
Dr. Gillespie shares her home with a Doberman Pinscher, Labrador Retriever, 3 cats, and 5 horses. She participates in dog sports, including agility, confirmation, dock diving, and barn hunt, with her two dogs. Her hobbies include horseback riding and watching Bama football.
Melissa Morris – DVM
Veterinarian
Dr. Morris grew up in Hoover, Alabama. She attended Berry College in Rome, Georgia for her undergraduate degree where she received a B.S. in Animal Sciences with a minor in chemistry. She attended Auburn University where she received her veterinary degree.
Dr. Morris joined the MAC Family in May 2022 and lives with one dog, a Pitbull named Angus.