Rea Road Animal Hospital a True Community of Care
Practice Owner, Dr. Blair Smith, and her veterinary team have collectively made Rea Road Animal Hospital to be a truly family-run and community-oriented establishment. The entire team of doctors and staff are dedicated to helping all cherished pets and their owners who walk through the door.
Dr. Blair Smith
DVM & Medical Director
Dr. Smith received degrees in biology and Spanish at Wofford College in Spartanburg, South Carolina. She then received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) at the University of Florida. Her professional interests include internal medicine and ultrasonic and radiographic imaging. In her spare time, Dr. Smith enjoys time with her husband and pets and likes watching UF sports—GO GATORS!
Dr. Allan Dozier
DVM
Dr. Dozier was born in Opp, Alabama, and raised in Leesburg, Florida. He earned a BS in animal science at the University of Florida and his DVM at Auburn University. Dr. Dozier has more than 40 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. Pat Gillis
DVM
Dr. Gillis grew up in Illinois and received his BA in Asian studies from the University of Oklahoma. After a stint in the United States Navy, he received his DVM from Oklahoma State University in 1981, and then received his masters in large animal surgery from Texas A&M. His veterinary interests include wound repair, dermatology, surgery, and nutrition. In his spare time, Dr. Gillis spends time with his adult children and his two pets.
Dr. Jennifer Bryant
DVM
Dr. Bryant received her B.A. 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 and their cat.
Dr. Amanda Hairston
DVM
Dr. Hairston completed her undergraduate degree at Clemson University, majoring in Animal and Veterinary Sciences and minoring in Business Administration. She then graduated in 2020 from the North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Hairston strives to provide individualized, compassionate care for each of her patients. From the superficial layers of dermatology to the deep aspects of internal medicine, Dr. Hairston loves all aspects of veterinary medicine. She is also a Cat Friendly Veterinarian certified professional, ensuring a stress-free and tailored approach to feline care. During her free time, she enjoys practicing yoga, spending time with her family, hiking, and cuddling with her fur babies (Addie the hound, Bruno the chihuahua, and Remi the cat!).
Dr. Emily Brown
DVM
Dr. Brown was born in Indiana but grew up on the outskirts of Charlotte. She attended veterinary school at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and completed her clinical year at Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2014.
Her special interests in veterinary medicine include canine and feline dermatology and dentistry. In her spare time, Dr. Brown loves horseback riding and spending quality time with her family and her pets, two cats and a dog.
Dr. Anna Pennington
DVM
Dr. Pennington is a Tampa, Florida, native whose horseback riding experiences drew her to veterinary medicine. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Florida and her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from Ohio State University. Her areas of professional interest include veterinary surgery, nutrition, and behavior.
Outside work, Dr. Pennington enjoys rock climbing, trying local food spots, and spending time with her cattle dog mix, Arya.
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