About Nippers Corner Pet Medical Center

Dr. Abby Stephens is a graduate of Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of the South- Sewanee majoring in Psychobiology and minoring in French. Dr. Stephens began practicing veterinary medicine in Austin, Texas before making Nashville her home. She has a special interest in feline medicine (and calls herself a Crazy Cat Lady), internal medicine and pet dermatology.

Outside the vet hospital, you can find her running, rock climbing, or practicing yoga. Dr. Stephens and her husband, Jesse, live in Nashville with their 2-year-old daughter Veda who keeps them both very busy. Their house is also bustling with their canine children, Xan and Chelsea, and three beautiful cats, Jackson, Phoebe, and Ginny.

Dr. Burch graduated from NC State College of Veterinary Medicine and was Chief Veterinarian at Williamson County Medical Center for 4 years. Her professional interests include feline medicine, pet dentistry, and soft tissue surgery.

Dr. Burch is married with 2 children, 2 dogs, & 4 cats. When not at the vet clinic, she enjoys spending time outdoors with family.

Dr. McCall Lurie is a graduate of Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine and is a classmate of her colleague, Dr. Abby Stephens. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi, with a major in Psychology and a minor in Chemistry. Originally from Birmingham, Alabama, Dr. Lurie has been a Nashville resident since 2008. She was excited to join the Nipper's Corner team in 2020. She has special interest in wellness preventative care and soft tissue surgery.

When not working, Dr. Lurie loves boating and spending time outdoors at Lewis Smith Lake in Alabama with her husband and two young daughters, ages 3 and 2. She has had many cats and dogs over the years, including her Labrador Retriever, Casey, and her orange tabby cat, Malcolm, who were with her for 14 years.