STAFF
VETERINARIANS
Dr. Clinton Brown
Dr. Brown is originally from Iuka, MS, where he knew he wanted to work with animals at a young age. Dr. Brown attended Mississippi State University, where he obtained a BS in Agricultural Business and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree.
After graduation, Dr. Brown moved to Birmingham, AL, and worked as an associate veterinarian at a small animal practice. Wanting to move closer to home, Dr. Brown moved to the Shoals area in 2015. He joined Shoals Area Veterinary Emergency in March of 2020. Dr. Brown enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine and surgery but is particularly interested in canine reproduction.
Dr. Emma Kate Griffin
Dr. Emma Kate Griffin is a Florence, AL native. She is a graduate of Florence High School and received her undergraduate degree in biology from the University of North Alabama. Dr. Griffin worked as a veterinary assistant throughout her undergrad studies and even joined SAVE in 2020 as a veterinary assistant before beginning vet school. In 2025, she graduated from Mississippi State University – College of Veterinary Medicine with her DVM. After graduation, Dr. Griffin returned to the shoals area and found her home here at SAVE. Her interests within veterinary medicine include geriatrics and end of life care. Outside work, Dr. Griffin enjoys spending time with her family and her two dogs, Ladybug and Cleo!
Dr. Elizabeth Mitchell
Dr. Elizabeth Mitchell is originally from Tuscumbia, AL. She attended Mississippi State University where she received a bachelors degree in Animal and Dairy Sciences and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. She joined SAVE in 2023.
After graduation, Dr. Mitchell moved back to the Shoals area, originally working at a mixed animal clinic before making the move to emergency medicine in April 2023. Her special interests include radiology and toxicology. Outside work, Dr. Mitchell enjoys running and spending time with her dog, Opie!
SUPPORT STAFF
Amber Jackson, LVT
Practice Manager &
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Amber joined SAVE in July 2017. She obtained her Veterinary Technology degree from Jefferson State Community College in 2008 and became licensed in AL. Since 2006, Amber has worked with private clinics and the Florence Animal Shelter.
At home, she spends time caring for animals at her nonprofit animal sanctuary, Full Belly Farm. She advocates for rescuing and adopting animals in need. Her hobbies include hiking with her dogs, kayaking, listening to live music, and animal rescue work. Amber enjoys utilizing her years of veterinary experience and training by helping animals in an emergency and critical care setting by providing efficient and quality care at SAVE.
Ashley White, LVT
Licensed Veterinary Technician & Office Manager
In 2015 Ashley began in Veterinary medicine and then started at SAVE Hospital in 2018. She was promoted to Office Manager in 2021. Ashley graduated from Jefferson State Community College in 2019, obtaining her LVT license.
She moved here in 2015 from Double Springs and now resides in Tuscumbia. Ashley spends her free time with her husband, her son Collin, playing games with friends, or with her dogs, Oakley and Boss. Her favorite part of working at SAVE is providing comfort to the patients and clients when in need.
Alex White
Veterinary Assistant
Alex is a Spruce Pine native that moved to Mobile to pursue veterinary tech school at Coastal Alabama Community College. She took a break from the field to focus on her family and has recently returned to veterinary medicine and started working with us in 2024. When she is not at SAVE she enjoys spending time with her husband Chase and son Bryton. She has a basset hound named Chopper at home, a lab mix named River and a torti cat named Nala. She also enjoys drag racing and hunting.
Catherine Shea Laman, LVT
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Catherine Shea has been working in Veterinary Medicine since 2016. She graduated from the Jefferson State Veterinary Technician program in May of 2023, obtaining her license . It is certain Catherine Shea will always greet you with a smile.
Besides working at SAVE, she also fosters animals including her foster failure pup Norman. Norman is featured with her here.
Alexis Hayden
Customer Care Representative
Lexie is originally from Florida. She relocated to Alabama in 2017 and now lives in Killen with her Husband John. She has two angel babies Paulie & Bashful. At home she has her wild boy Tarzan and new rescue Tantor. She also has three cats, Sam Winchester, Captain Jack Sparrow & Little Girl as well as a large saltwater tank with lots of reef/fish life. She joined us as a customer care representative part time in 2021 but she is now full time and also a Tech assistant.
Lexie is a jack of all trades. She is an author, housekeeper, painter, re-seller, holiday decorator, gardener, scrapbooker, reader and tv binger. She loves musicals and cooking. (especially her ethnic Cuban/Colombian food.)
Amber Motes
Veterinary Assistant
Amber is originally from Tennessee. She moved to Alabama in September 2016 and started working at NAAH in October 2016. She started out in kennels and worked her way up to taking appointments, performing labs, and assisting in surgery. She has three dogs( Beauty, Weiss and Dobby) and one cat (Midnight) and a Tortoise named Spike. Hobbies include thrifting, reading, board gaming, watching Horror movies, anime and camping. Her and her husband Nate have been married since 2016 and bought their first house in 2019. She started working at SAVE June 2024.
Allison Kimbrough
Veterinary Assistant
Allison is a Muscle Shoals native with a passion for animal care and a dedication to supporting both pets and their families. She began working at SAVE in 2025 and brings the same compassion she shows her two dogs, Aria and Apollo, to every animal she works with. Allison earned her EMT license in 2021 through NWSCC and is currently pursuing a degree in Biology at the University of North Alabama. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, hiking new trails and reading a good book.
Tia Wear, LPN
Licensed Practical Nurse
Tia started working at SAVE in May 2020 and joined full-time in 2022. Tia began as a receptionist and later began assisting the technicians and the doctors. Tia is from Florence, AL. Tia grew up around animals and loves helping those in need. Tia received her practical nursing certificate in 2024 and is continuing her education to become a registered nurse.
Tia’s favorite part about her job is that you learn something new every day. Tia is proud to be a veterinary assistant because she gets to ensure her patient receive the best medical care. Some of Tia’s hobbies are firefighting, razor riding, and spending time with her two pups (Cash and Tobi).
Tori Earl, LVT
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Tori graduated in Veterinary Technology in 2019. She worked as a licensed veterinary technician at an emergency hospital in Colorado Springs. She moved to Alabama in 2021. She has 3 dogs, Cricket, Millie, and Penny. When Tori is not here she practices at North Alabama Animal Hospital through the week.
Bessie White
Veterinary Assistant
Bessie is an Alabama native who’s been in the Shoals since… well, let’s not discuss a lady’s age. When she’s not assisting here or throughout the week at Tennessee Valley Animal Clinic, you can find her exploring the trails around town, traveling with friends & family, or relaxing at home with her dog, Greta, & her two cats, Beau & Dolly.
Shelby Smith
Veterinary Assistant
Shelby has been working in veterinary medicine since 2021 and joined the SAVE team in 2024. She enjoys the fast-paced environment of emergency care and is dedicated to caring for pets. Originally from Corinth, MS, Shelby shares her home with three dogs and is currently expecting her first child. In her free time, she enjoys movie nights and outdoor activities with her boyfriend.
Brie Pruitt, LVT
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Brie started at SAVE in 2020 shortly after receiving her license in 2019. She currently lives in Lawrenceburg Tennessee with her four cats, Lilly, Bowie, Chicken Nugget, and Axel Rose.
She began teaching Veterinary Technology in 2022 at Columbia State and was named advisor of the year for the academic year 2022-2023. She enjoys traveling, reading, 80’s music, and has an especially soft spot for cats with Cerebellar Hypoplasia also known as wobbly cats.
