Alford Avenue Veterinary Hospital

Founded in 1981, Dr. David Friddle and his team at Alford Avenue Veterinary Hospital have been bringing quality veterinary care to Birmingham, Alabama and the surrounding area. Our veterinary practice is dedicated to giving your animals compassion and tender care for the life of your pet. Our caring and highly-trained staff is here to give your pets the treatment they need. Our doctors excel in specialty services such as laser therapy, avian and exotic care, reproductive services, intensive care, dental services and digital dental radiography along with all the daily care your pets need to keep them happy and healthy. Stop by, give us a call, or contact us to see what we can do for you and your fluffy family.

My name is Deborah Runyan, but most just know me as Debbi. I grew up in Chelsea, Alabama, a small town around 30 miles south of Birmingham. I have been working at Alford Avenue Veterinary Hospital since November 2003. I graduated from Vestavia Hills High in 2005. After high school I attended the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) to pursue a career in human internal medicine, all the while still working part time at Alford. There was a lack of fulfillment while attending UAB, and after much thought and support I decided to attend veterinary technician school at Jefferson State Community College in 2014. I graduated with and Associate Degree in Applied Science in December 2016. In my free time I enjoy looking for arrowheads, fresh water fishing, and playing disc golf. I also enjoy spending time with my son Kasen who was born in May 2018.