Welcome to Valleydale Animal Clinic

Loving Pets & People Too!

Valleydale Animal Clinic in south Birmingham improves lives through personalized care to pets and their people. We treat you like family and each patient like our own pet. Offering Birmingham and Hoover area pets with individualized veterinary care, pet boarding and grooming plus dog obedience training. Your pet is cared for and loved by us in every stage of its life.

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Birmingham Veterinary Clinic

Valleydale Animal Clinic is an AAHA-accredited, full-service vet clinic that has proudly supported pet owners in Birmingham, Hoover, Chelsea, Indian Springs and other areas of Jefferson County and Shelby County since 1976. Proudly named “Best Veterinarian in Shelby County”, we are an active member of the Shelby County community. Valleydale Animal Clinic has been named one of the "Best Veterinary Clinics in Birmingham" by ThreeBestRated.com and one of the "Best Veterinarians in Birmingham" by Birmingham magazine Best of Birmingham. Check out our 5-star reviews on Google and see what our loyal clients say about Valleydale Animal Clinic.

Improving lives through care – both to you and your pets. Dr. Jeff Falone, Dr. Alex Winke, Dr. Laura Falone and Dr. Stephen LaRocca and our vet clinic staff treat you like family and each patient like our own pet. Valleydale Animal Clinic provides quality, personalized vet care for all stages of your pet’s life. Preventative care helps your pet live a longer, healthier, happier life and provides early detection and treatment of disease as your pet ages. Your pet is cared for and loved by us in every stage of its life.

Your pet is an important member of your family. Thank you for letting us be your partner in your pet’s health. Our animal hospital offers Birmingham and Hoover pet owners with personalized veterinary care, pet boarding, grooming and obedience dog training.

We are proud to be one of only 4 AAHA-accredited hospitals in greater Birmingham. Pet owners gain peace of mind when they choose an accredited practice, because they know their AAHA-accredited hospital has passed the highest standards of veterinary care.

Services

Valleydale Animal Clinic provides preventive care and wellness services, pet surgeries, dentistry and more! Learn how we can help you and your pet.

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Testimonials

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Meet The Team

Our Birmingham veterinarians and vet staff look forward to meeting you! Learn more about Valleydale Animal Clinic and what we can do for you!

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Megan Morgan

"I really loved our vet, Dr Winke. When we brought our cat in he took the kids in to look thru the microscope at her ear mites! He is very professional and explains things well. "

Patti Clark

"Henry loves coming to visit everyone at the clinic! We couldn't ask for anything better!!!"

Donna Swofford

"great doctors, great staff. Always have had a good experience at your office. Even showed up on the wrong date for an appointment and your staff worked me in so I wouldn't have to come back. "

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Our Services

Here at Valleydale Animal Clinic, we strive to give the animals of Birmingham, the best service possible to ensure they leave happy and healthy after every visit. Our professional veterinary team combined with our top-of-the-line equipment allow us to help your pet in the safest and most effective ways possible. To view all our services, click here.

Surgery

Dental Cleaning

Pet Examination

Wellness Exams

Boarding

Senior Pet Care

Meet the Doctors

Jeff Falone, DVM

Owner

Dr. Jeff Falone became owner of Valleydale Animal Clinic in July 2009 after previously working as a practice owner and veterinarian in Pensacola, FL. He studied Animal Science at the University of Kentucky and graduated from the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine.

His professional interests include surgery, ultrasonography, endoscopy and management. Dr. Jeff desires the hospital to be a place that serves people as well as pets.

When not at the vet clinic, he enjoys spending time with his family, running and fishing. His wife Laura practices part-time at Valleydale Animal Clinic and they have two sons, Lane and Will, plus Wallace, a dog, Oreo, the guinea pig, and several fish to complete their family.

Alex Winke, DVM

Managing Veterinarian

Dr. Alex Winke joined Valleydale Animal Clinic in March 2015. He graduated from Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine and enjoys working in the veterinary field. His professional interests include dentistry, surgery, and ultrasonography. Dr. Alex says, "Successful client education that leads to the betterment of their pet's wellbeing is the most satisfying part of my job."

When not at the vet clinic he enjoys spending time with his wife, Rachel and their two dogs: Colby, a Labrador Retriever and Sarah Beth, a miniature longhaired Dachshund. Dr. Alex also enjoys tennis, golf, snowboarding, and running.

Lara Falone, DVM

Associate Veterinarian

Dr. Laura Falone practices part-time at Valleydale Animal Clinic. She received her Bachelor of Science in Zoology and DVM from Auburn University. Her professional interests are primarily internal medicine and soft tissue surgery.

She is married to Dr. Jeff and they have two sons, Lane and Will, Wallace, a dog, Oreo, the guinea pig, and several fish complete their family. Dr. Laura enjoys volunteering at her church and her children's' schools in her time away from the vet clinic.

Dr. Laura volunteers as a therapy team for Hand in Paw with her dog Wallace, adopted from Adopt a Golden Birmingham.

Stephen LaRocca, DVM

Associate Veterinarian

Dr. Stephen LaRocca joined our Valleydale Animal Clinic family in 2017. Dr. LaRocca received his veterinary degree from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine and has special interest in soft tissue surgery, internal medicine and emergency veterinary medicine. Outside the vet hospital, he enjoys spending time with his wife (who is also a veterinarian) and daughter, scuba diving and playing bass guitar. His pets include a medley of five rescue dogs and two rescue cats.

Dr. Jeff Falone, DVM

Owner

His professional interests include surgery, ultrasonography, endoscopy and management. Dr. Jeff desires the hospital to be a place that serves people as well as pets.

Dr. Alex Winke, DVM

Managing Veterinarian

Dr. Lara Falone, DVM

Associate Veterinarian

Dr. Laura volunteers as a therapy team for Hand in Paw with her dog Wallace, adopted from Adopt a Golden Birmingham.

Dr. Stephen LaRocca, DVM

Associate Veterinarian

Valleydale Animal Clinic

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Ways to Reduce Pet Stress at the Vet
October 26, 2018

Regular veterinary exams are important for all pets to live long, healthy & happy lives! Our veterinarians recommend all pets, even indoor cats and pets that appear healthy, have an annual exam each year (twice a year for senior pets) to help us help you identify problems before they become serious.

We realize coming to the veterinarian can be stressful on your pets (and you). Here are tips to help make your next visit easier on you and your pet.

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Telephone & Voicemail Issues
October 21, 2018

We are having issues with our phone system, so please bear with us as we get the problem resolved.

Our voicemail service is unavailable and we only have one phone line until it is fixed.

Please contact us through your app or pet portal or email clientcare@valleydaleanimalclinic.com.

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Dog Obedience Classes in Birmingham
September 20, 2018

Paws- itively Training Class for Dogs on Sundays, October 7th - October 28th ...

Best Veterinarian in Birmingham
September 1, 2018

Valleydale Animal Clinic is proud to be voted one of the "Best Veterinarians" in Birmingham magazine Best of Birmingham!

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World Rabies Day is September 28th
September 1, 2018

World Rabies Day is Sept. 28 - created to raise awareness of public health impact of the rabies virus & importance of vaccination.
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Pet Disaster Preparedness Tips
September 1, 2018

Pet disaster preparedness tips from The Humane Society of the United States....

Why Should I Vaccinate My Pet?
August 17, 2018

Pet owners - you might be asking yourself, “Why should I vaccinate my pet?”

Here is some insightful information from our veterinarians to answer your questions about the safety of pet vaccines and their necessity to keep pets healthy....

AAHA-Accredited Animal Hospital in Birmingham
July 22, 2018

Valleydale Animal Clinic is proud to be one of only 4 AAHA-accredited veterinary hospitals in greater Birmingham.

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Why Do We Recommend Early Detection Tests?
July 17, 2018

Our Early Detection Testing provides information about your pet’s liver, kidneys & pancreas, blood sugar levels, white & red blood cell and platelet count and so much more.

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Discounted Baths for Boarding Guests
July 09, 2018

Valleydale Animal Clinic thanks you for allowing us to care for your pets when you travel! They are at their home away from home with their friends when they board with us.

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Summer Tricks to Get Rid of Ticks
June 20, 2018

Tick prevention is recommended year-round for pets, especially pets that are outdoors often and in wooded areas. We have many tick and flea/tick preventions that are safe and effective for your pets. ...

Named One of Best Vet Clinics in Birmingham
April 01, 2018

THANKS! Appreciate those who write recommendations! Just named by ThreeBestRated.com one of the Best Vet Clinics in Birmingham based on online reviews.
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Jefferson County Dept of Health Rabies Project
March 01, 2018

With at least 12 recent confirmed animal rabies cases in Homewood, Mountain Brook and Vestavia Hills, the Jefferson County Department of Health (JCDH) has partnered with the United States Department of Agriculture and Wildlife Services to complete an Oral Rabies Vaccination (ORV) Project in these communities....

Earn Rewards Points
March 01, 2018

Earn Rewards Points

Beyond providing personalized veterinary care, boarding and spa grooming services, we offer you two options to view your pet's medical records 24/7 and contact us to request appointments or prescription refills.
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New Year's Resolutions for Healthy & Happy Pets
January 3, 2018

New Year's Resolutions for Healthy & Happy Pets...

View Your Pet's Medical Records
October 25, 2017

Thank you for allowing Valleydale Animal Clinic to be your partner in your pet’s health! Beyond providing your family with veterinary care, we offer you two options to view your pet’s medical records 24/7 and contact us to request appointments or prescription refills....

How Old Is My Pet In Human Years?
September 29, 2017

As your pet ages - their healthcare needs become greater. Since pets age at a faster rate than humans, Valleydale Animal Clinic recommends an exam every six months after your pet reaches age 7 in order to make them happy, healthy and pain-free...

Welcome to Valleydale Animal Clinic

Welcome to Valleydale Animal Clinic