Dr. Arthur Serwitz - aserwitz@riverviewanimalclinic.net
Dr. Arthur Serwitz is the founder of Riverview Animal clinic. He was born in Brooklyn, NY, and grew up in Richmond, Virginia. He received his Bachelor’s degree from Virginia tech in 1966, and was accepted into the University of Georgia’s School of Veterinary Medicine, completing his Doctorate in 1970. After graduation, Doc lived, in Israel for a year – traveling, studying, working on farms: raising crops, turkeys, orchards, milking cows, beekeeping, and practicing some veterinary medicine on some of the local pets.
In 1971 he worked in a small animal practice in Atlanta (Sandy Springs) for a year until he married Joyce Barnett Royal of Birmingham, Alabama. After taking a 3 month “honeymoon” trip around the country, they ventured to Raleigh, NC where Dr. Serwitz completed a dairy internship program with Dr. Ben Harrington. His next business association was with a classmate, Dr. John Shockley, in Cairo, GA, where they worked together in his already established mixed animal practice from 1973 to 1975– large animal calls ranged all over South Georgia and North Florida (Tallahassee and Big Bend areas), and included dairy and beef cattle, horses, hogs, goats, dogs, and cats.
In 1975 Dr. Serwitz and Joyce moved to Tuscaloosa, Alabama and again settled into another mixed animal practice at Shaver Animal Clinic. Two years later, they relocated to Birmingham. He began working in a small animal facility, Standifer’s Animal Clinic in Homewood, where he stayed for seven years. It was in 1984, that Dr. Serwitz procured the Motel for Pets and began Riverview Animal Clinic.
Dr. Serwitz has two children: Shelley Serwitz Seinberg, a practicing attorney in Atlanta, and David Serwitz, also a practicing attorney in Atlanta. They have a very fast Havanese named Sophie. Dr. Serwitz remains active with the local Jefferson County Veterinary Medical Association, and has professional affiliations with the AVMA, Alabama VMA, AAHA, and the Association of Veterinarians for Animal rights (AVAR). He has been an active Rotarian since 1985 (Rotary Club of Inverness). Presently he is an honorary board member of Alabama Wildlife Rescue.
When he is not at Riverview, “Doc” enjoys golfing, traveling, spending time with friends and family, cooking, and playing poker.
Dr Robert Wood - rwooddvm@hotmail.com
Dr. Wood is one of the owners of Riverview Animal Clinic and has been practicing Veterinary Medicine since 1981. His talent in ultrasound diagnostics and oncology is sought after by many of his peers in Alabama. He sees a wide variety of patients and has many cases to manage, all the while keeping pace with the constant challenge of staying current with Veterinary medical practices due to the rapid pace of medical and surgical advancements.
Dr. Wood attended both UAB and Auburn University for his undergraduate work, and graduated with a DVM from Auburn. He is affiliated with The Veterinary Cancer Society, the AVMA, and the Alabama VMA.
When he is not at the clinic, Dr. Wood and his wife, Janet, are very active outdoor—either puttering with the landscaping in their yard or taking part in his son Jordan's scout troop. On fall weekends, you can probably find them at the Auburn Tiger's home games. He also loves water and snow skiing, personal fitness, and hiking and camping outdoors.
Dr. Wood and Janet have a Labrador Retriever named Dakota, and a German Shepherd named Kenyan.
Dr. Alvin Atlas - dratlas@riverviewanimalclinic.net
Dr. Atlas combines a dedication to excellence in veterinary medicine with an energetic commitment to people—and has done so for over twenty years. This means not only keeping up with the latest techniques, but also spending extra time with his patients and their owners and taking an active role in their health education.
In addition to dogs and cats, Dr. Atlas has a special interest in avian, exotic, and wildlife species. His caseload, from rabbits to iguanas, to turtles and ferrets, also includes a large number of Avian patients, as well as consultations and referrals from breeders, area veterinarians, and the Birmingham Zoo. He worked with the Southeastern Raptor Rehabilitation Center while in Veterinary school at Auburn University before graduating in 1988, and has continued as a volunteer veterinarian and board member with the Alabama Wildlife rescue Center. He is a member of the American, Alabama, and Jefferson County Veterinary Medical Associations, and has served as a board member of the Mid-State Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Atlas is also a member of the Association of Avian Veterinarians, the Association of Reptile and Amphibian Veterinarians, the Association of exotic Mammal Veterinarians, and serves on the board of the Alabama EARS chapter of the House Rabbit Society and the advisory board of Hand-In-Paw, a Birmingham based pet-assisted therapy organization.
Dr. Atlas and his wife Jill live with their two golden retrievers: Mattie, and Gracie, their Senegal Parrot “Little Bird,” several freshwater aquaria, and an endless procession of turtles. He and Jill enjoy wildlife photography, canoeing, and scuba diving.
Dr. Amy Tate - drtate@riverviewanimalclinic.net
Dr. Amy Tate joined our veterinary team in the summer of 2000, but her dedication to veterinary medicine began in our kennel after school and during summer breaks while still in high school. She also worked as a receptionist and a veterinary technician before going to Auburn University for her undergraduate work. She gained early admission to the veterinary program after only 3 years of undergraduate classes. Dr. Tate completed her preceptorship in Atlanta Georgia, and was offered a position as an associate veterinarian here at Riverview soon thereafter.
She is affiliated with the Jefferson County Veterinary Medical association, the American Veterinary Medical Association, and the American Animal Hospital Association. She has special interests the diagnosis and treatment of cancer in small animals.
Amy is married and has two cats and three dogs: Winnie, Mr. Twain, Josh, Tully, and Cyrus. Her beautiful daughter, Emily, joined the family in 2007 and is growing so quickly! In her spare time, Amy enjoys running in her neighborhood with the baby stroller and competing in triathlons (without the stroller).
Dr Chris Campbell - drcampbell@riverviewanimalclinic.net
Dr. Christopher Campbell was born and raised in Mobile, Alabama. Legend has it Dr. Campbell has wanted to be a veterinarian since the age of five—since his father was an Auburn fan, there was only one school he could attend. While at Auburn, Dr. Campbell worked with the Southeastern Raptor Rehabilitation Center and showed a strong interest in general exotic medicine. Before graduating, Dr Campbell spent a three week externship under the “wing” of Dr. Atlas here at Riverview Animal Clinic, furthering his knowledge of exotic animal medicine. After graduating, he spent nearly a year practicing in Trussville, Alabama before returning like a prodigal son to the Riverview we all know and love. Since returning to Riverview, Dr. Campbell says he has “been blessed to work with the most experienced and competent staff and to be mentored by the most compassionate and selfless doctors [he has] ever met. Each day offers new challenges and something new to learn.”
However, Dr. Campbell has to confess that his passion for veterinary medicine is shared with his passion for music. He even once had lofty aspirations of being a rock star, but felt he was not accomplished enough to make a living of it. So if you are ever in an exam room and you hear someone singing and/or whistling or perhaps you witness the moonwalk, do not fret, it is just Dr. Campbell—perhaps someday he may even write some rockin’ muzak for vet clinics!
Dr. Natalie Wendling - nwendling@riverviewanimalclinic.net
Before joining our veterinary team in the winter of 2008, she attended Auburn University where she received a Bachelor of Science degree before being accepted into the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. She completed her preceptorship in Birmingham, Alabama and worked in Dadeville, Alabama for two years prior to joining the U.S. Army Veterinary Corps. Dr. Wendling served as Chief of Misawa Branch Veterinary Services in Japan for three years while she completed her commitment to the military. She also completed the USDA Foreign Animal Disease and Diagnostic Course in Plum Island, NY in 2007 a part of her military training. She was twice deployed as lead veterinarian to the Philippine Islands, conducting animal relief missions and food sanitation inspections.
Natalie has a French bulldog named Butters and a cat named Aubie. She enjoys cycling and running.
Dr. Allison M. Williams, DVM - drwilliams@riverviewanimalclinic.net
Dr. Williams attended the University of Central Florida and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Molecular & Microbiology and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Relations before attending veterinary school at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. (Go Gators!) She completed an externship with Riverview Animal Clinic and the Veterinary Surgical Center before moving to Alabama in May 2008. In addition to practicing veterinary medicine, she is the CEO of awearness-clothing.com which is a website selling shirts that promote spaying/neutering. The proceeds from her website help fund shelters and rescue organizations so visit the website to read more about this wonderful cause! Dr. Williams is an active member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and the American Animal Hospital Association and has a special interest in small animal soft tissue surgery. Her interests outside of veterinary medicine include drawing, painting, playing cards and volunteer work.
Dr. Williams lives with a wonderful Alabama fan (her husband Ben) and their precious Weimaraner, Shark.