Veterinarians
Dr. Beth Overton
Veterinarian
Dr. Beth G. Overton, when she’s not at work at one of her three hospitals, Dr. Beth enjoys spending quality time with her husband, David, and her three children, James, Anastasia and Griffin. They are all active members of Creekwood Church of Christ. Dr. Beth enjoys watching her alma maters, Auburn and Kentucky, during football and basketball season. In her spare time, she enjoys gardening, trips to the beach with her family and playing with her dogs, Trixie, Rivers, Mellie, Gabby & Rover, Cats – Miney & Mo, Chickens – Popcorn, The Rooster and the Hens – Lucy, Banana, Lacey, Twinkie, Pixie, Marshmallows & Lulu.
1983 Graduate of the University of Kentucky
1988 Graduate of Auburn College of Veterinary Medicine, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Memberships
American Veterinary Medical Association
Alabama Veterinary Medical Association
Mobile Veterinary Medical Association
Dachshund Club of America
Mobile Kennel Club
International Canine Genetics certified
National Greyhound Association certified
Mobile Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Society for Theriogenology
Dr. Alex Dear
Veterinarian
Dr. Alex Dear received a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from the University of Alabama in 2010. He continued his education at the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine where he graduated in 2015. When not working, he enjoys watching Alabama football, fishing, listening to music and playing with his cats, Bourbon and Scotch.
Dr. Christi Johnson
Veterinarian
Dr. Christi Johnson attended Mississippi State University for her undergraduate studies, then graduated from Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1997. Dr. Johnson has a special interest in physical therapy and became a certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner through the University of Tennessee in 2009. She also has a limited service for veterinary housecalls, which comes in handy for those times when it is difficult to get a pet into the clinic.
In her free time, Dr. Johnson enjoys traveling, tennis, Auburn football, and attending her kids many activities. She is married to Steve Johnson and they have two children, five dogs, and one cat.
Overton Veterinary Hospital Team
Shannon
Master Groomer
Shannon has been grooming since 2009. She is a certified Master Stylist, who makes continuing education in her field a top priority. She loves keeping her clients happy and their pets looking good. In her spare time she enjoys hanging out with her Husband and pets.