A native of Phenix City, Alabama, Dr. Jay Price is a veterinarian and the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Southern Veterinary Partners. Jay previously acquired Oak View Animal Hospital, Patton Chapel Animal Clinic andWilliams Animal Clinic - the three original animal hospitals within Southern Veterinary Partners.

Dr. Price says he first found his love of animal care while spending summers on his grandparents’ farm helping to tend and care for its many animals.

His areas of particular professional interest include oncology, internal medicine, surgery and dermatology. He is also a member of the Alabama Veterinary Medical Association, American Veterinary Medical Association and a veterinary advisor for the Adopt-A-Golden Foundation in Birmingham, AL.

Dr. Price received his BS in Zoology at Auburn University and Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. Away from work, Jay enjoys spending time with his wife, two young boys and fishing.

He was named "2016 Young Alumni of the Year" from Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, a "Top Tiger" from Auburn University, one of the "Top 40 Under 40" and a "2018 Executive of Influence" by the Birmingham Business Journal.