OUR TEAM

Dr. Jay graduated from Auburn University in 1991 with a degree in Animal and Dairy Science and from the Auburn College of Veterinary Medicine in 1995. He then completed a two-year rotating internship in Las Vegas before returning home to serve as Medical Director at Double Oak Mountain Animal Hospital for 9 years. He then became a Professional Services Veterinarian for Pfizer Animal Health/Zoetis, receiving extensive continuing education and training while working with veterinarians all over the USA for seven years. He then returned to private practice in 2013 when he purchased 280 AMC. Dr. Crisman has a special interest in surgery, including orthopedics and advanced soft tissue procedures, and has more than 20 years of experience with surgical laser. He is passionate about the patient/client experience and maintaining a hospitality centered practice culture.

Dr. Jay serves on the Westover City Council, is Chairman of the Westover Business Alliance, and is on the Executive Board of the JCVMA. Dr. Crisman and his wife Jennifer are members of Wilsonville Baptist Church and have two Children, James and Liz, and one grandchild Wyatt. They have four American Eskimo dogs (Kai, Kailani, Keko and Laci) and a cat named Cookie. Hobbies include fly fishing, archery, “tractor time”, and family.

Dr. Sarah has veterinary medicine in her blood as she grew-up under the tutelage of two veterinarians - both of her parents are veterinary pathologists. She graduated from Birmingham Southern in 2009 with a bachelor’s degree in Biology, then earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine in May 2013. Dr. Sarah has a special interest in diagnostic imaging and is skilled at ultrasound and radiography. She enjoys feline medicine and loves “veterinary pediatrics”, which means the other doctors must watch-out or she will steal their puppy and kitten appointments!

When not wearing her white doctor coat, Dr. Sarah is an avid runner, she loves to hike, and enjoys traveling. Dr. Sarah and her husband Jeremy a son named William, two dogs, Oliver and Midge and two cats, Lynyrd and Lewis.

Dr. Alston Whiten graduated from the University of Montevallo with a bachelor’s degree in Biology, then earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2018. He has a special interest in ophthalmology and enjoys challenging cases. Dr. Whiten in an active member of First Baptist Pelham, where he enjoys volunteering with the student ministry.

He enjoys spending his free time wakeboarding, riding dirt bikes, snowboarding, swimming, playing and watching baseball and traveling with his wife, Meredith. Dr. Whiten and Meredith have 2 boys (Aiden and Micah) and a cat named Gabby.

Dr. Belinda Eckhoff graduated from Snead State Community College with an associate degree in Applied Science/Veterinary Technology and became a licensed veterinary technician in the state of Alabama in 2002. During her summer breaks, she had internships at veterinary clinics located in Las Vegas, Fort Walton, St. Augustine and Birmingham. Dr. Eckhoff earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2008. She immediately started work at Union City Veterinary Emergency Clinic in Atlanta, GA, and in 2009, she joined the Red Mountain Animal Clinic in Birmingham. In 2022, she joined the staff at 280 Animal Medical Center where she demonstrates her passion for wellness visits and general surgeries. She is a member of the Jefferson County Veterinary Medical Association, the Alabama Veterinary Medical Association, and the American Veterinary Medical Association. She is also the current president of JCVMA after serving as its treasurer for 6 years.

Dr. Eckhoff displays great enthusiasm in everything she does. She is a trusted professional in the industry, and her passion, experience and knowledge make new clients feel like they are at home. In her free time, she enjoys an active lifestyle and running. She loves her family and is the best Aunt B.

Dr. Lisa Abbitt graduated from Auburn University in 1998 with a degree in veterinary medicine and a bachelor’s degree in Biology. She enjoys getting to know her clients and building lasting relationships. Her special interests include feline medicine (broken kitties) and toy breeds (foofoo dogs). Dr Abbitt is married and has two children, Samantha and Ashley. When she’s not chauffeuring her kids around town, she loves recreating old pieces of furniture and all things fall. Halloween, football, and coffee are a few of her favorites. She has three rescue cats that were all previously broken kitties and a Shih Tzu named Jezzie.