A native of Corpus Christi, TX, Dr. Randolph began his college education at The University of South Mississippi during his time as a Radio Relay Electronics Instructor for the US Air Force at Keesler. Remaining undergraduate work was performed at The University of Mississippi in Oxford and at Mississippi State University in Starkville. He is a 1980 graduate of Auburn University's College of Veterinary Medicine, having finished in the top 1/3 of his class.

Dr. Randolph practiced at another Animal General Hospital, a three-man practice in Columbus, GA, before moving to Long Beach in '81.

For continuing education, Dr. Randolph attends meetings of The South Mississippi Veterinary Medical Association and acts as its Secretary-Treasurer (since 1990). He has been a member of the Louisiana Academy for Veterinary Medicine since 1993, and the Mississippi Veterinary Medical Association since 1980.