Meet Our Veterinary Team

Valerie Pratt

DVM

Dr. Valerie Pratt got her first cat when she was eight and from there on was hooked on being a veterinarian. She attended Michigan State University for undergrad and Veterinary School, including externships in Exotic Animal Medicine and Raptor Medicine. She has been practicing in Southeastern Michigan for over twenty-five years. Areas of special interest include surgery, small mammal and avian medicine. She has earned the Low Stress Handling Silver Certification in an effort to make veterinary visits more enjoyable for the patient. At home she enjoys spending time with her husband, two children, and two cats, (Minion and Merlyn) In her free time she is actively involved in scouting, enjoys backpacking and volunteers for Michigan Avian Experience helping injured Raptors.

Angela Razza

DVM

Recognizing her passion for animals at a young age, Dr. Razza built a life for herself that revolved around them. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from North Carolina State University with her bachelor’s degree in Animal Science. Wanting to diversify her skill set, Dr. Razza worked in a variety of settings such as human pharmaceuticals, wildlife rehabilitation, animal shelters, a dairy farm, cheetah conservation and reproduction, transgenic research, and several veterinary hospitals (both small animal and equine).

After being trained in surgery through the comparative biomedical center, she returned to North Carolina State University to receive her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Razza decided to become a veterinarian for the sole purpose of becoming a small animal surgeon. While she enjoys all surgeries, orthopedic procedures are her favorite. Restoring function and relieving pain for her patients is the most rewarding part of her career. Additionally, she is Fear Free certified and takes patient comfort very seriously. She sees herself as a caretaker and strives to alleviate the stress and anxiety associated with hospital visits for all animals.

Dr. Razza and her husband relocated from North Carolina with their precious pup, Sam. Outside of work, she enjoys exploring new areas, creating art, reading/writing, hiking, and spending time with her family.

Jasmine McCoy

DVM

For as long as she could remember, Dr. Jasmine McCoy has always had an interest in animals. She never had any pets growing up and was afraid of dogs at a young age. However, after meeting a soft tissue veterinary surgeon and shadowing many surgeries, Dr. McCoy began planning her journey to become a veterinary surgeon.

After graduating from Michigan State with a BS in Zoology, Dr. McCoy moved 900 miles away to attend Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine. Upon graduating, she completed a one year rotating internship at Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine to further her veterinary education and surgery experience.

Dr. McCoy then returned to Detroit, MI and spent time working as general practitioner while honing in on her soft tissue and orthopedic surgery skills. Although she enjoys working in the various specialties, Dr. McCoy joined the AVCG team to focus on surgery. She is excited to be a part of the team and work with two doctors who have similar interests as her.

Dr. McCoy has 1 cat, Pawkeye, and 1 dog, Marlie Quinn. She enjoys traveling, painting/sketching, exercising and arm knitting in her spare time.

Hannah Smith

Veterinary Technician, Ultrasound Sonographer

Hannah started her veterinary career path in 2011 working for a small animal dentistry and general practice clinic. There she learned the ins and outs of day practice and advanced veterinary orthodontic procedures. Wanting to expand her skill set she joined Advanced Veterinary Care Group in 2012. Over the years she has seen a wide variety of cases and surgeries which has given her extensive experience in the veterinary field. She is a Certified Abdominal & Echo Ultrasound Sonographer and she has been trained to perform MRI scans. Diagnostic imaging is her passion but she can be found helping all over the clinic. She is currently enrolled in Penn Foster College pursuing her Associates Degree in Veterinary Technology.

Outside the clinic she owns an Australian Cattle Dog named “Jillaroo” and a cat named “Goose”. She has been training and showing dogs since she was 9 years old and actively competes in dog agility and disc events. When she isn’t at work or trialing with her dog, she can be found hiking, running marathons or performing with the Rock n’ Roll K-9’s performance team.

Nic Serafyn

Licensed Veterinary Technician, Ultrasound Sonographer

Nic graduated from MSU’s vet tech program in 2015. Prior to joining the AVCG team in March 2018, she worked at an emergency clinic where she still does relief work on the weekends. Nic has a special interest in anesthesia & analgesia, and firmly believes that a technician’s most important job is to be an advocate for their patients. When she’s not at work, Nic enjoys playing with her dogs, two pitty mixes named Keith and Fly, as well as reading, biking, and skateboarding.

Mandy Pianga, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician, Certified Canine Rehabilitation Assistant

Mandy has been a member of the Advanced Care Group staff since 2016. Her career choice was evident from a young age, when she repeatedly chose stuffed animals to dolls. Caring for animals is something that she has always been passionate about.

Mandy has worked in a veterinary setting for over 20 years which has allowed her to play many roles within a hospital. This allowed her to learn many skills to utilize when taking care of your furbaby. In 2000 she graduated from the Wayne County Community College Veterinary Technology Program. In 2013 she earned her certification in canine rehabilitation through the Canine Rehabilitation Institute.

Mandy has two dogs, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, named Rascal, and a Golden Retriever named Daisy. She also has three human children as well. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, camping and live music. Her greatest professional reward is knowing she is able to make a profound difference in the life of her patients.

Vicky Flores

Veterinary Technician, Ultrasound Sonographer

Vicky, a Penn Foster graduate, started with AVCG in 2021 after over 4 years of experience in the field. She began her career as a receptionist at a non-profit spay and neuter clinic.  When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her two rescue pitty mixes, Penny & Bowser. She loves outdoor activities such as gardening, hiking and mountain biking.

Ashley Chudzinski

Veterinary Assistant

Ashley began with AVCG in March 2021 after building her skills and knowledge at a veterinary wellness center. She has 8 cats and 3 dogs at home and regularly rescues stray animals to help them find their forever homes.