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.
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Chris R. Lea
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
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
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
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
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
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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