Veterinarian Overview
Dr. Richard Coe began his college career at Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama, with an eye toward earning a degree in business. While there, he adopted a German shepherd and became interested in animal health and wellness, but continued with his plans to enter the business world. After working for the American Oil Company for a few years, Dr. Coe entered Auburn University to study the pre-veterinary curriculum. At Auburn, he earned a degree in animal science, and then continued on to graduate school to earn his DVM. Along with his wife, Dr. Richard Coe opened Animal Medical Hospital in 1983. After practicing veterinary medicine for many years, Dr. Richard Coe began to focus on the management aspect of running a hospital. Under Dr. Coes leadership, Animal Medical Hospital has become one of the largest general veterinary practices in the southeast. Dr. Richard Coe has felt over the years that it is important for Animal Medical Hospital to be innovative and, through that mindset, AMH became one of the first veterinary hospitals to use electronic medical records, to offer an internship program outside of the university setting, has been a leader in continuing education, and is the only 24-hour general veterinary practice in the area. When not overseeing the day-to-day operations of Animal Medical Hospital, Dr. Coe can be found exercising or watching sports, especially professional and Southeastern Conference football. He enjoys traveling throughout the United States to attend veterinarian meetings and is a member of the Veterinary Management Group I, which shares best practice ideas.
