VCA Braelinn Village Animal Hospital

Veterinarians

We invite you to explore the biographies of our doctors and learn more about them. Our doctors have a wide variety of backgrounds and interests.

  • Chris R. Lea

    Medical Director
    Veterinary School: Auburn University

    Originally from central Alabama, Dr. Lea graduated from Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1999 with honors.

    Continuing Education
    The Southern Veterinary Conference, ...
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  • Brian F. Mann

    Associate Veterinarian
    Veterinary School: Auburn University

    Dr. Brian Mann, a 2003 graduate of the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine joined the staff after graduation. He has pursued additional training in ultrasonagraphy. Dr. Mann is the proud father ...
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  • Jennifer Traczewitz

    Associate Veterinarian
    Veterinary School: Auburn University

    Jennifer Traczewitz DVM
    Dr. Jenny Traczewitz joined the staff in July 2005. She is a 2005 graduate of the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine and was a preceptor at Braelinn Village ...
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  • Julie Baker

    Associate Veterinarian
    Veterinary School: Auburn University

    Dr. Baker is a 2004 graduate of Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. For the past four years, she has practiced at a veterinary small animal hospital in Rome Georgia. For two years after graduation, ...
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  • Ray G Rudd

    Associate Veterinarian
    Board Certification: DACVS
    Veterinary School: University of Tennessee

    Dr. Ray Rudd, a specialist in veterinary surgery, opened Braelinn Village Animal Hospital in February 1995. Dr. Rudd graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine and completed ...
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  • Sonja Szymeczek

    Associate Veterinarian
    Board Certification: DACVS
    Veterinary School: North Carolina State University

    Dr. Sonja Szymeczek is a graduate of North Carolina State University and completed an internship at Washington State University. She returned to North Carolina State where she completed a small animal ...
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Specialty Care

Sometimes sick or injured pets need the care of a veterinary medical specialist. When that happens, VCA specialty hospitals work closely with the general practitioner veterinarians who refer cases to us in order to provide seamless veterinary care to your pet. When your pet is facing any kind of serious illness or injury, our specialty referral hospitals will provide the compassionate and expert care your beloved pet needs.

Our goal is to make sure that when you and your pet are in need that you have access to board certified specialists who are up to date on the very latest developments in their field. In our state of the art hospitals, our specialists also have access to the most sophisticated diagnostic and treatment tools and techniques from ultrasonography and endoscopy to CAT scans and even MRI.

We have over 40 specialty hospitals across the US so there may be one near you. Our specialized services include: behavior, cardiology, critical care, dentistry, dermatology, integrative medicine, internal medicine, neurology, oncology, ophthalmology, radiology, rehabilitation, reproduction, and surgery.

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Emergency Care

In case of emergency, please call us immediately. If it is after hours, check with a local animal hospital emergency clinic.

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