Dr. Jerome Bode, DVM
Practice Owner/DVM
Dr. Bode has been with Johnson Animal Clinic for over two decades. He graduated from Auburn University in 1990, and started practicing at Johnson Animal Clinic in 1995. He became the practice owner in 1998. Everyone who knows Dr. Bode knows that he is extremely caring, compassionate and honest. He has always had a strong passion to help pets and their owners with their veterinary needs. At home, Dr. Bode has two cats of his own, and has always put himself in owners shoes when practicing veterinary medicine.
Dr. Rebecca Hite, DVM
Veterinarian
Dr. Becca Hite (formerly Rubenstein)
Born and raised in Louisville, I was excited to get back to my hometown after graduating from Auburn in 2006 and working in Tennessee.
My experience after vet school includes a 24 hour small animal practice, as well as emergency medicine at Metropolitan Veterinary Specialist ER.
I love working with people and have a huge compassion for animals that has continued to fuel my interest in veterinary medicine. My interest encompasses all of small animal practice, but I really enjoy internal medicine and endocrinology.
My husband Ryan and I have a beautiful daughter and handsome son, 2 scruffy dogs and 3 wily cats.
Dr. Brian Murphy, DVM
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Brian Murphy was born and raised in Louisville, graduating from Trinity High School in 2004. He then attained a B.A. in biology from Bellarmine University in 2008. Dr. Murphy achieved his veterinary degree from Auburn University in 2013. His veterinary interests include dermatology, endocrinology, and soft-tissue surgery.
Outside of work, Dr. Murphy has been actively involved with Boy Scout Troop 327 at St. Albert the Great Parish. WIth the troop, he attained the rank of Eagle Scout, and has since become an Assistant Scoutmaster. He also enjoys boating, swimming, spending time with family and friends, and is an avid Auburn Football fan. WAR EAGLE! His pet family includes a Labrador Retriever named MIckey.
Dr. Murphy has been a long-time member of the Johnson Animal Clinic staff, starting as a veterinary assistant back in 2005.