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.

Donald R. Ragland
Medical Director
Veterinary School: University of Tennessee

Dr. Ragland received his undergraduate degree from Tennessee Technological University and attended The University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. He graduated as Valedictorian of the ...
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John Cobb
Associate Veterinarian
Veterinary School: University of Tennessee

Dr. Cobb was born and raised in Fentress County, Tennessee. He attended Tennessee Technological University for his undergraduate education before attending The University of Tennessee College of ...
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Courtney Madewell
Associate Veterinarian
Veterinary School: University of Tennessee

Dr. Madewell is the most recent addition to our hospital staff. She is a 2012 graduate of The University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. As she says, "I am a native Texan who has found ...
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Thomas D. Riley
Associate Veterinarian
Veterinary School: University of Tennessee

Dr. Riley is a native of Pickett County, Tennessee. He served in the Armed Forces with service in Vietnam. After his honorable discharge he returned to Tennessee Technological University to complete ...
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Rebecca Watkins
Associate Veterinarian
Veterinary School: Mississippi State University

Dr. Watkins is a 2009 graduate of the Mississippi State College of Veterinary Medicine. She has practiced in both Savannah, Georgia and Memphis, Tennessee. She and her husband Brian are happy to ...
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Richard H. Wearing
Associate Veterinarian
Veterinary School: University of Tennessee

A native of Georgia, Dr. Wearing attended the College of Charleston where he received his undergraduate degree in Biology with a concentration in Medicine. He attended The University of Tennessee ...
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Our Team

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.