Drs. Justin Dickerson DVM & Susie Dickerson DVM

Northside Veterinary Hospital has been established since 2004 and is owned by Drs. Justin and Susie Dickerson.

Dr. Justin grew up in Wesson, MS and spent his spare time riding, training and showing quarter horses. He attended Copiah-Lincoln Community College and Mississippi State University before graduating from Mississippi State College of Veterinary Medicine in 2009. He has practiced at Animal Medical Clinic in Cleveland, MS as a mixed animal veterinarian, Animal Emergency Clinic in Jackson, MS as small animal emergency veterinarian, and Brookhaven Animal Hospital as a small animal exclusive veterinarian before buying Northside Veterinary Hospital.

Dr. Susie grew up on a family dairy farm outside of Aberdeen, MS. She graduated from Mississippi University for Women in 2006 and Mississippi State College of Veterinary Medicine in 2010. She practiced small animal medicine at All Animal Hospital, in Tupelo, MS, Animal Emergency Clinic in Jackson, MS, and Southwest Animal Hospital in Summit, MS before moving to Cullman, AL.

Justin and Susie have one son, 2 dachshunds, 2 cats, 2 Pekin ducks, and 5 quarter horses. In their spare time, they enjoy visiting family in Mississippi, riding and showing Quarter horses, fishing, and going to the gym.

Jessie

Jessie was born and raised in Jasper, Alabama. She has worked in the veterinary field as a Veterinary Assistant for over 6 years. She previously lived in Texas but moved back home to Alabama to help care for a family member and be closer to her family. Jessie became a member of the Northside Veterinary Hospital team in 2021. She says she loves her job and can’t wait to help take care of your beloved pets.

Tatum L.

Tatum joined our team in 2024 as a veterinary assistant. She is from Gardendale, AL and graduated from Mortimer Jordan High School. She has a love for animals and has been working in the veterinary field since she was 17, mainly with small animals. She is continuing her education at Jefferson State Community College for certified veterinary technician. Tatum has a coonhound mix named Gunner. She enjoys in her free time spending time with family and friends and barrel racing all over the southeast.

Paige H.

Paige joined our team in 2024 as a veterinary assistant. She graduated from West Point High School and is continuing her education at Wallace State Community College for Agri-Science Education. Paige is married to her high school sweetheart and together have a pet family including a liver-spotted Dalmatian named Odie, a red heeler named Banjo, and a border collie mix named Freckles. In her free time, she enjoys taking care of their herd of cattle, spending time with family and friends, camping, and attending livestock shows.