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Vestavia Hills Vet Team
For Pets. For Life. For Parkside
Rebecca Parker, DVM
Birmingham-born and magna cum laude-trained at St. George’s University (clinical year at Auburn), Dr. Parker sees every exam as a conversation.
“Medicine should be personal—about understanding what makes each pet special and what their family needs,” ‑Dr. Rebecca Parker
Clients notice the difference: her calm empathy, knack for catching early signs on ultrasound or radiographs, and practical guidance for arthritis, nutrition, and long-term wellness. Outside the clinic she’s usually coaxing tomatoes from her garden, hiking Red Mountain, or sharing new pastry recipes with friends—always returning to the hospital with the same steady patience she nurtures in her plants.
José Hernandez, DVM
Raised in Puerto Rico and a summa cum laude graduate of St. George’s University (clinical year at Washington State), Dr. Hernandez thrives when he’s working with his hands—whether repairing a fractured tooth or smoothing a post-op recovery.
a philosophy that turns anxious visits into relaxed, collaborative moments.
“I treat every pet like my own and every client like family,” ‑Dr. Jose Hernandez,
a philosophy that turns anxious visits into relaxed, collaborative moments.
Surgical precision is balanced by an easy laugh and genuine curiosity about each pet’s quirks. When he’s off-duty, you’ll find him casting a fishing line at Smith Lake, perfecting his pickleball drop shot, or scouting new hiking trails—always chasing the same sense of forward motion he brings to the OR.
Two Doctors, One Unified Vision
Two Doctors, One Unified Vision
Co-founders Dr. Parker and Dr. Hernandez pair meticulous prevention with decisive treatment. Their shared promise: partner with you through every stage of your pet’s life, so you can worry less, explore more, and savor the bond that makes a house a home.
