Louis N. Gotthelf, DVM, Owner
	Dr. Gotthelf graduated with high honors from Tuskegee University in 1978 receiving his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree.  Prior to that he attended the University of Florida, Gainesville where in 1972 he received a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture. In 1979, Dr. Gotthelf established the Animal Hospital of Montgomery.  Dr. Gotthelf is also licensed to practice in Florida and Ohio, has received USDA accreditation and is also an Alabama Certified Pest Control Operator (insecticide consultant)! Dr. Gotthelf has studied extensively on the topic of dog and cat skin and ear diseases. He also enjoys the challenge of diagnosing the causes of your pets illness so that proper treatment can be provided. Besides being a well published and gifted speaker, Dr. Gotthelf is also a member of several veterinary associations including the American VMA, the Alabama VMA, the Central Alabama VMA (for which he is a past president and is presently serving on a number of committees), the American Academy of Veterinary Dermatology, and the Phi Zeta, Rho Chapter of the Veterinary Honor Fraternity.  He is also the current president of the Animal Emergency Clinic of Montgomery, P.C. (www.aecmontgomery.com) and consultant to MedRX, Inc, manufacturers of the Video Vetscope (www.medrx-usa.com). In the past he has been the Rabies Inspector for Montgomery County and the Marketing Director for Animal Clinic Products of Montgomery. Dr. Gotthelf is the author of Small Animal Ear Diseases; An Illustrated Guide, published by Elsevier Saunders.  This is his second book on ear diseases.  He travels extensively to veterinary meetings all over the world and has done over 300 lectures to veterinarians in the U.S. and other countries on ear diseases and laser surgery. He is an avid golfer, gardener and photographer. His kids, grandkids, and granddogs keep him quite busy when he is not traveling.
	Dr. H. Winston Pirtle
	Dr. H. Winston Pirtle has been a practicing veterinarian since he graduated from Auburn University, College of Veterinary Medicine in 1967.  For the last 33 years he has practiced at his own hospital in the south Montgomery County area.  During that time, he has treated dogs and cats in addition to horses and cattle.  He has also run a dairy farm and beef cattle farm. In addition to his clinical responsibilities, Dr. Pirtle has strived to improve the quality and standards of veterinary practitioners by becoming very active in organized veterinary medicine. He has been elected as the President of the Alabama Veterinary Medical Association on two different occasions.  In 1987, he was appointed by the governor to the Alabama State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners, where he served as President until 1991. During that time, he also served as the President of the American Association of Veterinary State Boards that reports national examination scores to the jurisdiction(s) where a veterinarian desires to be licensed. Dr. Pirtle is a "people person." His favorite part of small animal practice is general surgery and trauma. When he is not practicing, Dr. Pirtle tinkers on his farm, fishes, hunts, and he rides his Gold Wing Honda.
	Other Staff Members: Kayla Henrichson and Alicia Cowles, Veterinary Technicians Pat Mengel, Receptionist Brandy Landreau, Office Manager /Veterinary Technician Dr. Kim Gloystein, part time veterinarian Donna Rooks, Gina Pilkington - Groomers Brenda Walcutt - Kennel and Grooming