Dr. Rab Stewart was born in Birmingham and grew up in Haleyville, Alabama. He was raised on a Quarter Horse farm, and his love for animals developed quickly. As his affection and respect for animals grew, Dr. Stewart realized that he wanted to become a veterinarian. He is a 2001 graduate of Haleyville High School. Dr. Stewart received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Alabama in 2005, and his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Auburn University in 2009. He completed an equine internship in Phoenix, Arizona at the Arizona Equine Medical and Surgical Center during 2009-2010, then returned to Birmingham to practice at Caldwell Mill Animal Clinic until January of 2017. He opened Ross Bridge Animal Hospital in February of 2017.
Dr. Stewart’s special interests in veterinary medicine include ultrasonography, echocardiology, internal medicine, soft tissue surgery, and dentistry.
Dr. Stewart enjoys spending time with his wife Elaine, son Robert, daughters Lydia and Eleanor, and canine son Renzo. He is an active member of Double Oak Community Church in Mt. Laurel. He also enjoys live music, sporting events, white water kayaking, and the occasional above-par round of golf.
Dr. Johnson is originally from Scottsboro, Alabama, but spent the majority of her early life in Mobile. She received her undergraduate degree from Mississippi State University and is a 1997 graduate of the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Johnson received a certification in canine rehabilitation from the University of Tennessee in 2009. She joined our staff in April of 2023. In addition to practicing in traditional brick and mortar practices, Dr. Johnson also operated a mobile veterinary practice in south Alabama for several years. Her favorite parts of veterinary medicine are diagnosing and treating challenging medical cases and performing surgery. She loves spending time with her husband Steve and two children, Andi and Wesley. In her free time she enjoys playing tennis, antiquing, and thrifting.
Our mission is to promote and facilitate pet health, wellness and comfort. We believe it is our responsibility to use the gifts given to us by God to ensure that the pets in our care achieve the highest quality of life possible. We will achieve this by providing up to date, and proven, medical and surgical procedures, putting in place a compassionate and knowledgeable support staff, and going above and beyond to ensure the pet, as well as the owner, is fully satisfied with the care we provide.
