4595 Hwy 24 E., Red Bay, AL 35582 (256) 356-2800 smithvetclinic@gmail.com


Kate Ball, DVM

Dr. Kate Ball graduated veterinary school from University of Illinois in 1995 and has been a small animal veterinarian in Illinois until recently. She & her husband fell in love with Alabama on a trip here in 2020. They bought a place near Bear Creek in 2021 and have been coming down & fixing it up in their spare time. They just made the big move here after Christmas 2025 along with their assorted animals: a dog, 3 donkeys, 6 tortoises, 3 box turtles, & 5 chickens. Dr Ball started working at Smith Animal Clinic January 5. In her spare time, Dr Ball enjoys gardening, cooking, walks with her dog, horse riding, & traveling.

Smith Animal Clinic is your friendly, neighborhood animal care center for creatures large and small.

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After-Hours Emergencies

For after hours emergencies, please call Smith Animal Clinic at 256-356-2800 for the doctor on call. If the doctor is unavailable, you will be directed to Shoal’s Area Veterinary Emergency.


Shoal’s Area Veterinary Emergency
310 W. Dr. Hicks Blvd.
Florence, AL 35630
Phone: 256-740-4800

Hours
Monday-Thursday: 6:00pm - 6:00am
Friday: 6:00pm - 12:00am
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

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