Meet the Team
Veterinarian
Dr. John Mark Russell, DVM
Undeniably, Dr. John Mark Russell loves being a vet. His passion is evidence of it.
Dr. Russell graduated from Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2017. While at Auburn he was active in the Christian Veterinary Fellowship and Alpha Psi veterinary fraternity. Dr. John Mark Russell has advanced training in soft tissue and orthopedic surgery as well as a strong interest in internal medicine.
Prior to starting Towne Park Animal Care Center he worked as an associate veterinarian at Whitesburg Animal Hospital, as well as practicing Atlanta, Georgia and Nashville, Tennessee.
“My favorite thing with any experience as a veterinarian is the relationships formed with clients throughout their pet’s life.”
Practice Manager
Brooke
Manager
Brooke has been in the veterinary field since 2012. She started off by being a Kennel Assistant, Technician, then all the way up to working the front desk. As a strong advocate for both the patients and their parents she was a natural fit as Practice Manager. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her husband, Brandon, and their son, Colton. They have 3 fur children as well; Walker, Chewy, and Ada. Her hobbies include finding new outdoor trail adventures with the pups, spending time on the river with friends and family, and true crime documentaries/ podcasts.
Staff
Julia
Receptionist
Julia was born and raised an hour outside Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in an area nicknamed “Amish Country”. She and her husband have since lived in Georgia, Illinois, and Wisconsin. In late 2019, they chose to move to Huntsville with their two children to get away from the cold Northern winters. When she is not at work, she can typically be found at a baseball or softball field watching her kids play. She enjoys reading, and dreams of moving to the beach someday. Julia has been in the veterinary field since 2012, and quickly discovered her passion for animals. She currently has a small zoo at home, 5 cats and 2 dogs (an Aussie mix and a Great Dane).
Madelyn
Veterinary Assistant
Madelyn grew up in Athens, Alabama but has since moved to Huntsville with her husband, 2 cats, and Great Dane, named Rey. She has been in the veterinary field for 7 years now. She originally worked with emergency cases but has since moved to general practice, and now enjoys building client relationships and bonds with the patients. On her off days she enjoys relaxing, trying new foods, and spending time with family.
Ben
Benjamin is a passionate and dedicated individual with a keen interest in photography and the welfare of animals. Their journey began in Jacksonville Fl, where they developed a love for all animals. With five years in animal care and one year as a mammal zookeeper assistant, they have honed their skills in taking care of all kinds of four legged friends. They can be seen as a Kennel attendant by day and an avid animal portrait photographer by night. With an insatiable curiosity and determination, Benjamin continues to explore new horizons and make a positive impact in the veterinary field.
Alyssa
Kennel Attendant
Alyssa moved from Spring Hill, TN to support her soon to be husband for his job. She has worked in the field for the past 3 years even going as far as working in a histology lab. When she moved down here, she wanted to get back in the vet field and start her love over again with the animals. She loves getting to know every new dog or cat that comes in that door and spoiling them if they come to Daycare or Board with us. She can’t wait to bond over every animal that visits us.
Kat
Kennel Attendant
Kat is originally from both Memphis & Philadelphia. She has spent the last 3 years traveling around in her RV on some amazing adventures. She decided to plant her feet right here in Huntsville, Alabama doing what she loves… working with and taking care of animals. Besides getting to know your fur baby and making them feel comfortable here at Towne Park she also enjoys hiking, exploring waterfalls, and going to the beach.