Our Doctors

Dr. Wilson W. McManus, II, D.V.M.

Dr. McManus  received a bachelor of science in Animal Sciences in 1982 and doctorate of veterinary medicine in 1988 from Auburn University. Prior to opening Valley Animal Hospital and Pet Resort, Dr. McManus was a full-time emergency veterinarian at the Animal Emergency Center, and subsequently became a partner at Adams, Parmer, Glass and McManus Veterinary Clinics in Columbus, Georgia. In the year prior to opening Valley Animal Hospital and Pet Resort, he worked with his father, also a Veterinarian of forty years at Apollo Animal Hospital here in Huntsville, Alabama.

Dr. McManus founded Valley Animal Hospital and Pet Resort in the heart of Jones Valley in May 1992. Valley Animal Hospital and Pet Resort is an accredited member of the American Animal Hospital Association (since 1994).  Dr. McManus is  a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Alabama Veterinary Medical Association, was a founding board member of the Animal Emergency Clinic of North Alabama, is a member of the Huntsville Rotary Club, a board member of the Huntsville- Madison County Auburn Club and has participated over a ten year period as a veterinary missionary to Honduras with Saint Thomas Episcopal Church Medical Mission.  

Dr. McManus shares his home, with his wife - Laura Leigh, their two daughters and son, and their two cats–Carson and Tom Kitten, and Yorkie–Olivia.  He shares his office with his cats - Persimmon and Bumpers.  Hobbies include fishing, gardening, and the outdoors.

Dr. Rebecca (Becca) Lofty, D.V.M.

Dr. Lofty graduated from Auburn University's College of Veterinary Medicine after completing her preceptorship here at Valley Animal Hospital & Pet Resort.  At Auburn, Dr. Lofty focused on small animalcare withspecial attention to dermatology and the newest diagnostic techniques.  She also had the opportunity to work closely with the Lee County Humane Society diagnosing and treating a wide variety of animals. Prior to attending Auburn, Dr. Lofty graduated from Montevallo University, Magna Cum Laude, with a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry.

A member of the 1995 Grissom High School graduating class, Dr. Lofty is pleased to return to the Tennessee Valley, and delighted to have the opportunity to serve her own community.

Dr. Lofty shares her home with her husband - Kris, son - Joshua, three dogs
-Muppet, Bones, and Ogre and three cats - Nimbus, Wookie, and Hemi.  Also enjoying her own terrarium a red-eared slider turtle - Gibby.

Dr. Kathryn (Kathy) Bradshaw D.V.M.

Dr. Bradshaw received her DVM degree in 2006 from Kansas State University. Previous to that she attended Texas A&M University where she graduated cum laude with a Bachelors of Science degree in Biomedical Science.  Her main veterinary interests are internal medicine and senior pet care.  

Dr. Bradshaw was recently elected as the vice-president for the Madison County Veterinary Medical Association and is excited to serve in the interest of Huntsville’s citizens and their pets.   Her hobbies include traveling, cooking, and spending time outdoors with her friends and family. 

She shares her home with her husband,  Bo, her two dachshunds – Duncan and Sbisa, Cadet, her young Labrador retriever, and her three cats – Grace, Charity & Hope.

Dr. Brock Halverson D.V.M.

Dr. Brock Halverson attended Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. While attending Auburn, he participated in research regarding antibiotic resistance. Prior to veterinary school, Dr. Halverson attended Troy State University and received a Bachelors of Science degree in Biology.

Dr. Halverson has spent the last two years working at a small animal clinic in rural East Tennessee. While in Tennessee, he served as the vice president and president of the Five Rivers Regional Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Halverson is glad to be at Valley Animal Hospital & Pet Resort and is very excited to be moved to Huntsville, and be closer to family.

Dr. Halverson shares his home with his wife Jennifer, his two dogs – BUG and Harmony, two cats – Gypsy and Tigger, two ferrets – Loki and Scout, and a Ball Python – Meathead. His hobbies include: cooking, fishing, hunting and the outdoors.

 

Dr. Lisa Prendergast D.V.M.
Part-time - Saturday's Only

Dr. Prendergast is a native of Huntsville. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Auburn University's College of Veterinary Medicine.  Prior to attending veterinary school, she worked at NASA for 10 years as a budget analyst. She has an undergraduate degree in international business and French and a Master's degree in management.  

Dr. Prendergast shares her home with her husband, Maurice, their black lab--Max, their German short-hair pointer—Sophie, their redbone coonhound, Scout, and two cats – Lucille and Marley.  She enjoys running, hiking, gardening, reading and traveling. 

 

 

 

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