Our Doctors

Dr. Arlene Jimenez (Yo Hablo Español)

DVM

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Dr. Jimenez has been practicing veterinary medicine in Miami, Florida over 12 years. Her family is very excited to relocate back to the Raleigh area and experience beautiful North Carolina. She is happy to join the wonderful team of Creedmoor Road Animal Hospital as a bilingual Veterinarian. She is ready to help our patients live their best lives while developing meaningful relationships with families and their pets.

Dr. Jimenez grew up in San Juan, Puerto Rico, where her love of animals began early in life. Her childhood was spent caring for a variety of animals from dogs and cats to birds with her grandfather. As a youth, she also volunteered with her mother assisting in an elderly facility.

Dr. Jimenez graduated with honors from Iowa State University for her undergraduate education in 2004 and completed her veterinary degree with North Carolina State University-College of Veterinary Medicine in 2009. She previously had a “Small Animal Rotating Surgery and Medicine Internship” in Coral Spring Animal Hospital from 2009-2010. Her professional interests include proactive wellness care, internal medicine, geriatric care, and a special interest in dermatology.

Dr. Jimenez married her high school sweetheart in 2007. They currently have 2 beautiful children, Valeria and Noah. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, going on outdoor adventures, and relaxing at the beach.

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La Dra. Jiménez es nuestra Veterinaria Asociada en el Hospital Veterinario Creedmoor Road y ha ejercido la medicina veterinaria por más de 12 años.

Nacida y criada en San Juan, Puerto Rico, la Dra. Jiménez descubrió su amor por los animales desde muy joven. Pasó su infancia cuidando una gran variedad de animales, desde perros y gatos hasta aves, junto a su abuelo.

Se graduó con honores de la Universidad Estatal de Iowa en 2004 y obtuvo su título de veterinaria en la Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria de la Universidad Estatal de Carolina del Norte en 2009. Completó una pasantía rotatoria en Medicina y Cirugía de Pequeños Animales en el Hospital Veterinario Coral Springs de 2009 a 2010. Sus principales intereses profesionales incluyen un interés especial en dermatología, medicina preventiva, medicina interna y atención geriátrica.

En 2007, la Dra. Jiménez se casó con su novio de la secundaria. Tienen dos hermosos hijos, Valeria y Noah. En su tiempo libre, le gusta pasar tiempo con su familia, vivir aventuras al aire libre y relajarse en la playa.

Dr. Brandy Francis

DVM

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Dr. Francis, originally from Ohio, pursued a distinctive international journey to veterinary medicine, beginning her studies at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in the Caribbean in 2016. After completing her clinical training at Ohio State University in 2019, she returned to her hometown of Wintersville, Ohio, to begin her career in private practice, where she focused on providing high-quality care for dogs and cats with an emphasis on small animal health.

In 2023, Dr. Francis relocated to North Carolina and joined the team at Creedmoor Road Animal Hospital. With five years of experience, she has developed a strong passion for senior and geriatric pet care, in addition to having a keen interest in dentistry and preventative wellness. Dedicated to providing exceptional care, she remains committed to staying current with the latest advancements in veterinary medicine to ensure her patient’s continued health and well-being.

Outside of her professional life, Dr. Francis enjoys traveling with her husband, two dogs, and a cat. She is also an avid participant in Zumba and Beat Boxing fitness, blending her enthusiasm for exploration and physical activity into her daily routine

When you see her, please give her a warm welcome and give her a few suggestions on new places she needs to visit!

Dr. Timothy Jordan

Owner / Veterinarian

Dr. Timothy Jordan has been a practicing veterinarian for over 35 years and has worked with both large and small veterinary practices. He also currently owns and has previously owned several veterinary practices, modernizing their care and service to meet the needs of the communities they serve.

Dr. Jordan has a passion for veterinary surgery and has completed advanced training to further his surgical skills and techniques. He has now performed over 3,000 different orthopedic procedures and can offer colleagues and pet owners alike an insight into the possible options and outcomes of many orthopedic and soft tissue problems encountered in a veterinary practice.

Dr. Rebecca Goldbach

DVM

Dr. Goldbach grew up in Chapel Hill, NC but has lived in Raleigh for many years and loves the area. She received her Bachelors in Biology and Animal Science, then received her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from North Carolina State University. Dr. Goldbach has a special interest and passion for surgery, especially orthopedic surgery. She has received formal training alongside board certified surgeons in soft tissue and orthopedic surgery and has performed these techniques with great success. She has always made an effort to provide affordable surgical options to pet owners and loves working with them throughout the recovery process. Since obtaining her veterinary degree, she has practiced for several years in general practice and emergency while building her surgical skills.

When Dr. Goldbach is not in the OR, she loves to spend time with her friends and family in the area. She enjoys taking trips to the beach during her weekends off. Her passions include traveling, cycling, running and cooking. Dr. Goldbach has three rescue dogs named Finley, Hudson and Apollo along with one cat, Mufasa.