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).

Madison
Receptionist

Caitlyn
Veterinary Assistant
Caitlyn has been in the veterinary field for 7 years as a Licensed Veterinarian Technician. During her time away from work she enjoys spending quality family time with her 2 human children, as well as their 2 dogs, Ellie and Chicken Rat. Her favorite thing to do at Towne Park is dental care! From dental cleanings, to full mouth dental radiographs, and the satisfactory feeling of sending patients home with brand new pearly whites to show off to their family members, who in return greatly appreciate the fresh breath.

Tara
Veterinary Assistant
Tara moved to Alabama from South Carolina in 2021 with her husband and their 12 dogs. She currently is furthering her education in the veterinary field by being enrolled in the Licensed Veterinarian Technician Program at Penn Foster College. In her spare time she loves to lounge with her 12 couch potatoes and husband while watching western shows.

Haley
Daycare/ Kennel Technician
Haley is one of our daycare/ kennel technicians. She joined our team in April 2024, and has been an awesome addition ever since! She is a mom of 3 fur children; Josie, Hank, and Tripp. Her hobby outside of work, is spending quality time with them. In the future, Haley hopes to become a Licensed Veterinarian Technician. With the love and compassion she shows daily to our patients and their families we can't wait til she pursues that goal.

Jennie
Daycare/ Kennel Technician
Jennie joined our team in November 2024. She is from Clanton, Alabama and is currently enrolled at Penn Foster to become a Licensed Veterinary Technician. In her spare time she is a soccer mom that loves going to her kids games, watching hockey, and reading. Her favorite part about working at Towne Park is seeing all of our patients personalities and getting to interact with them. Her future goal is to continue more schooling and eventually work with farm animals.