Office Hours:
Mon – Fri: 7 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Sat thru Sun: 4 p.m. – 5 p.m
On the weekend there is NO DOCTOR AVAILABLE we are only open for food, medication and boarding pick-ups/drop-offs.
info@thepethospitalofmadison.com
Our Veterinarians
Angelique Lawrence, DVM
Angelique Lawrence, DVM, was born and raised in Starkville, MS. She received her Bachelor of Science and Biology degree from Mississippi State University in 1996 and later graduated from Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2000.
She has been practicing in the Madison area since graduating and has established a strong bond with her patients and clients. Dr. Lawrence’s focal interests are in the areas of internal medicine, advanced dentistry, and soft tissue surgery.
In her spare time, she loves traveling, spending time with her husband, John, and cheering on her children as they play the sports they're passionate about. Andrew on the baseball field, and Olivia on the soccer pitch.
Meagan Jones, DVM
Dr. Meagan Jones is an Alabama Native who grew up on a small farm in Henagar, Alabama where her passion for veterinary medicine was born. She has been a part of the Pet Hospital family since 2019. She completed her undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences at the University of Alabama in Huntsville before receiving her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at Auburn university. Dr. Jones enjoys gardening, outdoor and indoor DIY projects, and is always up for learning new things! She especially loves spending time with her husband, Jacob, and their perfect fluffs - Marie & Olive (an angel and devil Pomeranian, respectively) and Miri (a silly, black and white cat). Dr. Jones is especially interested in building relationships with her clients, and the fields of oncology and internal medicine. She would love to meet you!
Jordan Nunnelley, DVM
Dr. Nunnelley was raised in the Birmingham area, although she has deep roots in Northern Alabama. She graduated from Auburn University in 2020. Dr. Nunnelley received her Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from the University of Alabama in 2015. Her special interests are neurology, physical therapy, and endocrinology. In her free time, she spends it with her husband Will, who is also a veterinarian, and their furbaby Dezi. You can also find them on a lake, in the mountains, or eating Chinese food.
Kelsey Faulkner, DVM
Dr. Faulkner grew up in Ardmore, Alabama. She graduated with a Bachelor's of Science from Mississippi State University in 2019. She then went on to attend Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, where she received her degree in May 2023. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family, being outdoors (hiking and kayaking), and reading. Dr. Faulkner and her husband, Logan, have 2 dogs, Ferg and Porter.
Sara Karaus, DVM
Dr. Sara Karaus was raised outside Lexington, KY, on a farm with seven chickens, a couple of dogs, and cats. She received her Bachelor of Science in Biology and Chemistry from Western Kentucky University in 2019. She graduated from veterinary school at University College Dublin in 2024. Her veterinary interests lies in geriatric care. In her free time, she enjoys attending concerts with her husband, Jacob, beautifying her home and tending to her plants. Dr. Karaus and her husband are pet parents to Lucinda Francis, the beagle and Tootsie Ferguson, the cat.
Veterinary Staff
Jennifer Castellano, Practice Manager
Jennifer Moved to the area from Louisiana in 2014 for her husband's job. She has worked in the veterinary medicine for 30 years, starting at the bottom and working her way up through dedication and hard work. Jennifer and her husband, Robert, are now empty nesters and share their home with Wilbur, a Lab mix, and Dexter, a Chihuahua. In her spare time, she enjoys caring for her many houseplants, reading, watching movies, and spending time outdoors.
Ruth Freeman, Veterinary Receptionist
Ruth Freeman has been in the veterinary field since 1990. She lives in Cornersville, TN, on her 75-acre farm with her husband Kevin. They have 2 adult children, Kiri and Thomas. In her free time, she likes to spend it on her farm with 5 dogs and her horses.
Cara Holder, Office Manager
Cara was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and raised in Birmingham, Alabama. She has been in the veterinary field since 2004. After more then 20 years as a veterinary technician, she now welcomes clients witha swarm smile as the office manager at The Pet Hospital.
Outside of work, Cara enjoys running, hiking, and spending time with her husband, Jeff, and their 3 children --Ryan, and twin girls Maggie and Natalie. Their family also a cat named Penelope and a dog named Sampson.
Kathy Long, Veterinary Receptionist
Kathy has been in the veterinary field since 2003. She is very passionate and caring in all she does. Kathy lives with her husband Keith and their 2 dogs, Lola, a German Shepherd, and Gemma, a Standard Poodle. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her grandkids and cross stitching.
Veterinary Technicians
Christa Marik, Co-Lead Veterinary Technician
Christa moved to Huntsville in 2002 from Texas. She is an Army brat and has lived all over the world. Her love for animals goes back to early childhood. Christa has worked in the veterinary field before but took some time off to raise her two boys, Zachary and Lincoln. She has three fur babies, who are Willow the poodle and two kitties, squirrel and goose. In her free time, oh wait, she doesn't have any free time!
Taylor Thompson, Co-Lead Veterinary Technician
Taylor has been working with animals since 2012. She joined the Pet Hospital family in 2015. She was a beautiful maine coon named Stevie and two precious Chi Chis named Walter and Fiona. She love being outside or being out on the river.
Kim Stanton, Veterinary Technician
Kim is a native of Huntsville. She has been in the veterinary field since 1987. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Harry. She also enjoys decorating, planting in the garden, and watching Auburn football. She has 1 dog named Neeko and twin boys, Michael and Steven. She also loves spending time with her six grandchildren.
William Boyles, Veterinary Technician
Will was born and raised in Athens, Alabama. He has worked with animals since 2013 and has been in the veterinary field since 2016. In his free time, he likes to go on adventures with his husband Ryan and their four dogs, Buck, Rico, Lucy, and Benji. You can also catch him at any local plant nurseries.
Megan Harper-Ludwig, Veterinary Technician
Megan has been in the veterinary field since 2017. She enjoys traveling, doing free lance makeup, lounging with her two tabbies (Penelope and Olive), and going on adventures with her wife Phe and their two dogs, Maybelline and Peyton.
Rachael Wallis, Veterinary Technician
Rachaell grew up riding horses and being around all sorts of animals. She professionally managed a horse barn for 14 years before joining our Pet Hospital family in 2020. In her free time, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her husband and four pups (Oona, Murphy, Keeley, and Jaxson). She is currently finishing up a biology degree online at Oregon State University in Fish and Wildlife Conservation.
Evelina Sundstrom, Veterinary Technician
Eve was born in Lithuania but moved over here when she was a kid. Eve is married to her husband, Harold. She has been in the field for six years and joined us in July 2023. In her free time, Eve loves to read and, when traveling, snowboard. You can catch Eve and her husband on the road on their motorcycles on nice days. They have several chihuahuas, two tortoises, and a boa.
Briana Swaim, Veterinary Technician
Briana has been in the vet field since 2009. She started working here in January 2004. Her and her husband have one daughter, three dogs (Bo, Mia, and Lucy), and two Fish. She enjoys video games, readcing and spending time outside with friends and family.
Marissa Castellano, Technician Assistant
Marissa first came to us as a kennel assistant, but after graduating college at UNA, she is now a tech assistant in our hospital. She is currently in school for veterinary medicine. She has a precious lab named Gator and sweet kitty baby named Tadpole. In her free time, you catch her outdoors with Gator and her boyfriend Chandler.
Taylor Boone, Veterinary Technician
Taylor was born & raised in Ardmore and now lives in Arab. She joined the Pet Hosp family back in 2024. In her free time she enjoys anything outside and spending time with her kids and husband. She has one fur baby named Nash a shipoo.
Madison Naden, Technician Assistant
Madison joined the Pet Hosp family in 2025. She is currently in school at UAH with a major in Biology. She has a sweet kitty named Demeter, and in her free time they like to go on walks and take road trips together.
Kennel & Grooming Staff
Tori Spradlin, Kennel Manager
Tori was born in San Diego. Tori joined the Pet Hosp family in 2020. She is married, She has two dogs, Stella Ray and Layla Mae. Tori is currently in school working towards a bachelors in environmental science. She enjoys playing board games with her step kids and taking a good book to the park.
Mandy Barnhill, Kennel Assistant Manager
Mandy was born and raised in Athens, AL. She has been in the vet field since 2017. In her spare time, she enjoys painting, rockhounding, and going on adventures with her friends. She has three cats, Jupiter, Nyx, and Sam Wise.
Charles McConkey, Kennel Assistant/Daycare Manager
Charles has been in the vet field since 2015. In his spare time, he enjoys working on cars and playing video games. He's a big teddy bear at heart, and all the animals love him. In his free time, he likes to hang out with his wife Della and their three dogs, Keanu, Reece, and Thomas.
Kierra Suggs, Kennel & Grooming Assistant
Kierra was born and raised in Huntsville, Alabama. She has been one of our most dedicated kennel assistants since 2018. In her spare time, she enjoys cleaning and being with her family. In her free time you can also catch Kierra at a local thrift store, yoga class, or watching a good true crime documentary.
Sunnie King, Kennel & Grooming Assistant
Sunnie was born and raised in Huntsville, Alabama. She has been in the vet field since 2019, where she started as one of our kennel assistants. In her spare time, she enjoys playing sports, enjoying a good book or two, and spending time with her three labs, Sam, Klaus, and Luna.
Jodie VanBeukering, Kennel Assistant
Jodie was born in San Diego and joined the Pet Hosp family in 2021. In her free she likes to landscape and work with native plants. She has seven rescued cats, Cadiecat, George, Lavendar Jam, Mort, Elliot, Elloise, and Dandelin. Along with two mini Aussies Josie and Jack. She also has two wonderful kids, Jessie and Jake.
STEPHEN MCCONKEY, KENNEL ASSISTANT/MAINTENANCE
Stephen joined the Pet Hosp family in 2024. Stephen is a hard working individual & always put his best foot forward. In his free time he loves video games, card games, and movies, esp the comedy ones! Love to help people to the best he can!
Elly, Kennel Assistant
Elly was born and raised in Watertown, New York. She joined the Pet Hospital family at the end of 2024. In her free time she likes to run, workout, and read a good book.
Joy Westphal, Groomer
Joy began her career in veterinary medicine in 1995 as a veterinary assistant. In 2006, she began grooming. Joy joined the Pet Hospital in 2014. She enjoys fostering (foster failing) for a local rescue and has several precious babies.
