Meet Our Team
At Castaway Animal Clinic, our skilled and compassionate veterinary staff is dedicated to providing top-notch care for your pets. From routine check-ups to specialized treatments, our team works hard to ensure your furry companions live happy, healthy lives.
Our Trusted Veterinarians
Dr. Randall A. Plaisance Jr., DVM
Owner & Lead Veterinarian
Dr. Randall Plaisance grew up in Baton Rouge, LA and moved to Auburn, AL to attend Auburn University when he was 17 years old. He has since only wandered from Alabama briefly during his professional development, and considers it a great blessing to serve the wonderful people of Central Alabama.
Dr. Plaisance has production experience in commercial cow-calf as well as seedstock cattle production involving advanced reproductive techniques. Additionally, he has worked in equine and dairy production, all prior to entering the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. Upon graduating from AUCVM he entered private practice for several years before opening Castaway Animal Clinic. Dr. Plaisance practices on all domestic species, with interests in equine dentistry and performance medicine, as well as embryo transfer in cattle.
The father of four children, Dr. Randy is active in his local church and athletic communities, coaching local wrestling and softball clubs, as well as competing in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and triathlon events. He is married to Lisa Plaisance DVM, the owner of Dadeville Animal Clinic in Dadeville, AL.
Dr. Mercedes Jordan, DVM
Associate Veterinarian
Mercedes Jordan is originally from Eastern KY. She grew up in Olive Hill, a rural farming-oriented community. She attended a small university near her hometown to complete her Bachelor of Science degree prior to coming to Alabama. Dr. Sadie grew up riding horses and spent some time working with production beef cattle operations.
Dr. Sadie attended Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. During school, she met her husband who is an Opelika native. Dr. Sadie fell in love with the Lake Martin area and is happy to be a part of the community!
Her interests outside of veterinary medicine are billiards, reading fiction novels, and spending time with her four dogs and cat! In addition, she is an avid college basketball and football fan! War Eagle!
Dr. Mikhayla Westmoreland, DVM
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Mikhayla Westmoreland grew up in Carnesville, GA and currently resides in Notasulga, AL. She received an undergraduate degree at the University of Georgia and earned a DVM degree from Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine.
While at UGA, Dr. Mikhayla assisted in mastitis research for the UGA dairy unit and raised a seeing-eye dog for the blind through the Guide Dog Foundation. During veterinary school, Dr. Mikhayla worked at the AUCVM Food Animal Hospital for three years. In December 2019, Dr. Mikhayla served on a mission trip to Guatemala providing veterinary care to farm animals in underserved communities.
Dr. Mikhayla is passionate about farm animal medicine but enjoys both large and small animals. Her veterinary interests include small ruminant medicine, herd health and management, small and large animal surgery, and preventative medicine.
In Dr. Mikhayla’s free time, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband, three dogs, many goats, horse, and cats.