Our Doctors

	Dr. Ernest Ward, Jr. Founder and Chief-of-Staff 1992 Graduate – University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine Author – over 55 veterinary journal articles Featured Veterinarian on the Rachael Ray Show Featured on Animal Planet, NBC Nightly News, Today, Nightline, CNN and numerous television and radio newscasts Founder and President of The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP) Author of 3 veterinary texts, 3 veterinary staff training videos Author of “Chow Hounds: Why Our Dogs Are Getting Fatter – A Vet’s Plan to Save Their Lives” (2010) Interests include pet weight loss and fitness, cardiology, pharmacology and senior pet care Ironman finisher Certified Personal Trainer (2005) and USA Triathlon Accredited Coach (2007) Surfer (Walden and Stewart preferred rides) Dog – Sandy Cats – Freddie, Itty Bitty Kitty
	Dr. Jennifer Bailey 2008 Graduate – North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine Interests include internal medicine and ophthalmology Hobbies include travel and kayaking Dogs – Bailey, Sam Cats – Fletcher, Truman Bird – Oliver
	Dr. Jessica Armitage 2002 Graduate – Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine Interests include internal medicine and feline medicine Hobbies include knitting and kayaking, gardening, cooking, church Youth minister Dogs – Nic, Flo (3-legged) Cats – Ezra, Rosie, Hi
	Dr. Eliza Roland 2007 Graduate – North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine Interests include dermatology, behavior and internal medicine Personal interests include water activities (boating, canoeing), gardening, and spending time with her family Dogs – Olive (hound) and Bean (terrier) Cats – Gus and Egg