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When a family member is under the weather or suffering from discomfort, he deserves the attention of a caring, competent physician with the skills to diagnose his ailment and the compassion to treat him with tenderness.
At Animal Health Center, an expert staff of veterinarian doctors and a skilled team of technicians are here to do just that. Under the directorship of our highly skilled veterinary doctors, your pet is always in good hands. We're ready when your pet needs us.
Dr. Angela Peterson, Managing Veterinarian for the Animal Health Center, joined the Animal Health Center team in June of 1992. A native of Gautier, Mississippi, she received her undergraduate education at Mississippi State University and earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at Mississippi State University's College of Veterinary Medicine in 1992. Dr. Peterson resides in Madison with her husband Joel Shows, their dogs Jack and Sue, and their cat Spiff. She is also an active member of the Madison-Ridgeland Rotary Club. In her spare time, Dr. Peterson enjoys reading, eating out, wine-tasting, exercising and golf.
Dr. Blackwell, a native of Laurel, MS, joined the Animal Health Center in July 2007. Her undergraduate work was completed at Hinds Community College and Mississippi College. She received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Mississippi Sate University in 2007. Prior to Veterinary school, Dr. Blackwell worked as a registered respitory therapist for 11 years in the Jackson area. She currently resides in Canton with her dogs Lyndi, Callie, and Addie and her cat Phoebe Grace. During her free time, she enjoys golfing, cooking out, and spending time with her family, friends, and pets.
Dr. Cash joined the Animal Health Center in January 2008. A native of Birmingham, Alabama, Dr. Cash received his undergraduate and veterinary degrees from Mississippi University. After briefly working in Tupelo, MS. following his graduation in 1994, he relocated to Louisville, Kentucky becoming a partner in an emergency/critical care specialty veterinary practice. Dr. Cash's special area of interest include orthopedic/soft tissue surgery, critical care and ophthalmology. Dr. Cash is married to Amy Cash and has two teenage children that he and his wife homeschool. The Cash family is completed by their three cats, all named after authors: Kipling, Emerson, and Tolkien. Outside of veterinary medicine, Dr. Cash enjoys golf, tennis and culinary arts.
Kate James received her Bachelors of Science at Mississippi State University. She worked as a Microbiologist, then as a Zookeeper at the Jackson Zoological Park, Inc. Shortly after beginning work at the Zoo, she joined the Army National Guard of Mississippi. In 2003, she was deployed overseas to fight with Operation Enduring Freedom. Upon returning from overseas, Dr. James began veterinary school at MSU, and graduated in 2008.
Dr. James has several "fuzzy children" including two dogs and five cats. She enjoys outdoor activities such as kayaking, camping, and hiking.
