Meet Your Montgomery Veterinarians

William R Sternenberg, DVM

Veterinarian

Dr. William Sternenberg is a graduate of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Auburn University. He is a member of the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners as well as a member of the Alabama Veterinary Medical Association.

Dr. Sternenberg is a dedicated family man and husband to wife, DeeDee. They have 2 children, son Randy (wife Kathy) and daughter Margaret (husband Mike), and 5 beautiful grandchildren, Wilson, Ella, Camp, Mac and Mary Catherine. Outside the vet hospital, he enjoys fishing, yard work, hunting, and sports with his grandchildren.

Kelli Rigsby, DVM

Veterinarian

Dr. Kelli Rigsby was born and raised in Montgomery, AL. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Alabama in 2008 and is a 2012 graduate of Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Rigsby has a special interest in preventative medicine, internal medicine, surgery, and pet dentistry. She and her husband, Darrell, have four cats – Lulu, Jack, Lola, and Sally.

Kathryne Fuqua, DVM

Veterinarian

Dr. Fuqua attended the University of Mississippi where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. She is a 2015 graduate of Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Her passions in veterinary medicine include surgery, dermatology, and shelter medicine.

After graduating vet school, Dr. Fuqua moved to Memphis, TN where she worked for Banfield Pet Hospital as Chief of Staff & also worked part-time with the local animal shelters. In spring 2018, Dr. Fuqua moved to the Montgomery area with her husband where she has worked at Cobbs Ford practice in Prattville before joining the Goodwin Animal Hospital team.

At home, Dr. Fuqua and her husband have a household full of 4 dogs & 2 cats. In her free time, Dr. Fuqua loves running, ultimate frisbee, cross-stitching, and tacos.

Lamenda Kallam, DVM

Veterinarian

Dr. Kallam graduated in 2018 from St. George's University School of Veterinary Medicine. She spent her first 3 years of veterinary school on the beautiful island of Grenada, and then completed her clinical year of training at Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Kallam loves veterinary medicine because she is able to combine her love of animals and helping people by practicing high-quality medicine. Her special interests include soft tissue surgery, preventative medicine, and feline medicine. When Dr. Kallam is not at work, she enjoys being outdoors, attending concerts, traveling, and spending time with her Golden Retriever, Brewer, and her two Tortishell cats, Sushi and Sake.

Marlaina Nelson, DVM

Veterinarian

Dr. Marlaina Nelson has been practicing with Goodwin Animal Hospital since October 2019 and is currently the lead veterinarian of the clinic. She graduated with her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine in 2013. She obtained her Bachelor’s degree in 2009 from LaGrange College in her hometown of LaGrange, Georgia. Directly after veterinary school, Dr. Nelson commissioned into the United States Army Veterinary Corps, serving four years active duty and is currently serving as the executive officer for a local Montgomery veterinary detachment in the US Army Reserves.

Dr. Nelson lives on a farm in Pike Road with her husband Phillip Nelson, her son Corbitt and daughter Brinkley, their three dogs and cat. Dr. Nelson is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and practices the highest standard of care. She utilizes her high level of dedication, hard work, and values to benefit her clients and patients to ensure she provides the best medicine possible.

Jane Snead, DVM

Veterinarian

Dr. Snead was born and raised in Hodges, South Carolina. She grew up on a commercial beef cattle farm with coastal hay production. Dr. Snead has always had a love for animals which made veterinary medicine an easy career choice for her. She received her undergraduate degree from Clemson University and then attended veterinary school at Ross University. Dr. Snead completed her clinical year of veterinary training at Auburn University. Following graduation, she completed an equine internship at Woodside Equine in Ashland, Virginia. She then moved to Mobile, Alabama where she practiced mixed animal medicine. Mobile is where she discovered her love for small animal medicine and surgery which led her to Montgomery.

Dr. Snead enjoys spending time with her two fur-babies, Sophie and Lord Nelson Pablo. She loves treating all animals, big and small. She is excited to meet you and your furry family members.

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Dannie (Chantilly Parkway)

Dannie is from Waverly Hall, Georgia. She currently resides in Montgomery with her husband and 2 children. Dannie has 5 years of experience in grooming and has worked for us since 2015. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, fur-babies, and hiking!

Stella (Atlanta Highway)

Stella has worked at Goodwin Animal Hospital since 2014 as our Atlanta Hwy Grooming Extraordinaire. She prides herself on making each experience for her 4-legged clients nothing less than a perfect day at the spa. She is the proud mother of two boys, William and JonBraydn. In her free time, Stella enjoys crocheting, boating and spending time with her children.

Tammy

Tammy has 5 years of experience grooming. She joined the Goodwin Family in 2020. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with children and grandchildren!

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Meet Your Montgomery Veterinarians

William R Sternenberg, DVM

Kelli Rigsby, DVM

Kathryne Fuqua, DVM

Lamenda Kallam, DVM

Marlaina Nelson, DVM

Jane Snead, DVM

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