Rea Road Animal Hospital

Charlotte, NC

  • Pet of the Month

    Dr. Allan Dozier

    Dr. Allan Dozier was born in Opp, Alabama and raised in Leesburg, Florida. He earned a B.S. in animal science at the University of Florida, and his D.V.M. at Auburn University. Dr. Dozier and his wife, Becky, have a son, Adam, and a daughter, Joanna. They also have several Shetland sheepdogs. Dr. Dozier has over thirty years of experience as a veterinarian. He has a special interest in surgery, including orthopedics. For many years he has volunteered his services in caring for sick and injured wildlife and pet rescue groups. He enjoys fly fishing, woodworking, skiing, and gardening in his spare time.

    Dr. Blair Smith

    Dr. Blair Smith received degrees in Biology and Spanish at Wofford College in Spartanburg, SC. She then received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.) at the University of Florida. She has three dogs: Winston (Standard Poodle), Patsy (Terrier mix) and Deacon (Labradoodle).

    Dr. Pat Gillis

    Dr. Pat Gillis grew up in Illinois and received his BA in Asian Studies from the University of Oklahoma. After a stint in the US Navy he received his DVM from Oklahoma State University in 1981 and then a Masters in large animal surgery from Texas A&M. His veterinary interests include wound repair, dermatology, surgery and nutrition. In his spare time he spends time with his adult children Andy, Kerry Anne and Erin. His pets include Zipper (Boston Terrier) and Tank (French Bulldog/Pug).

    Dr. Jennifer Bryant

    Dr. Jennifer Bryant received her BA in Biology from Randolph-Macon Woman’s College in 1990 and her DVM from Auburn University in 1994. Although a Virginia native, she has practiced in the Carolinas since graduating from veterinary school. She enjoys the varied nature of small animal practice and finds all areas interesting and rewarding. In her spare time, Dr. Bryant enjoys hiking, reading, traveling, gardening and spending time with her husband Marty and their cat, Mick.

    Dr. Mara (Shakter) Michael

    Dr. Mara Michael grew up in Freeport, Long Island. She attended
    Hofstra University where she got a BA in Social Sciences. She received her DVM
    from Michigan State in 2002. Her veterinary interests include dental therapy,
    internal medicine and soft tissue surgery. She and her husband Jason live with
    their son, Spencer, and their animals Jack and Sidney (Cats), and Woody (Carin
    Terrier).