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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

Antonio Ballagas

Antonio Ballagas

DVM, MS, DACVS

Paul Vaughn

Paul Vaughn

DVM, MSPH

Mirae Wood

Mirae Wood

DVM, DACVS-SA

Antonio Ballagas

Antonio Ballagas

DVM, MS, DACVS

Paul Vaughn

Paul Vaughn

DVM, MSPH

Mirae Wood

Mirae Wood

DVM, DACVS-SA

Our Veterinary Internist

Marc Bercovitch

Marc Bercovitch

DVM, DACVIM

Marc Bercovitch

Marc Bercovitch

DVM, DACVIM

Our Emergency Veterinarians

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Laura Alverson

DVM, Emergency

Mary Hoff

Mary Hoff

DVM, Emergency

stencil drawing of dog's face and body

Laura Alverson

DVM, Emergency

Mary Hoff

Mary Hoff

DVM, Emergency

Our Administrative Staff

Pat Tate

Pat Tate

Hospital Administrator

Pat Tate

Pat Tate

Hospital Administrator