Veterinary Specialists of Birmingham

Meet Our Team
Veterinary Specialists of Birmingham provides Birmingham and surrounding areas with exceptional emergency and specialty care for your pets. Our multi-specialty practice prides itself on exceptional communication and attention to detail to ensure that your pet receives a standard of care that you can trust.
Our Veterinary Surgeons

Paul Vaughn
DVM, MSPH

Antonio Ballagas
DVM, DACVS

John Moser
DVM, DACVS-SA

Paul Vaughn
DVM, MSPH

Antonio Ballagas
DVM, DACVS

John Moser
DVM, DACVS-SA
Our Veterinary Internist

Katie Cooley Lock
DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM)

Katie Cooley Lock
DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM)
Our Emergency Veterinarians

Laura Alverson
DVM, Emergency

Jennifer Buird
DVM, Emergency

Ryan Centini
DVM, Emergency

Mary Hoff
DVM, Emergency

Holly Smith
DVM, Emergency

Caleb Thomas
DVM, Emergency

Laura Alverson
DVM, Emergency

Jennifer Buird
DVM, Emergency

Ryan Centini
DVM, Emergency

Mary Hoff
DVM, Emergency

Holly Smith
DVM, Emergency

Caleb Thomas
DVM, Emergency
Our Administrative Staff

Pat Tate
Hospital Administrator

Rebecca Churchwell
Hospital Operations Manager

Elyssa Hall
Referral Relationship Manager

Pat Tate
Hospital Administrator

Rebecca Churchwell
Hospital Operations Manager

Elyssa Hall
Referral Relationship Manager