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.

Amy Chapman

Practice Manager

Amy comes to AVCG with 10 years of management experience, 4 of which in Vet Med. Originally going to college to be a Veterinarian, she changed paths and found herself in human healthcare/healthcare management; finally making her way back to the vet field in 2021. She has 3 miniature dachshunds and 2 cats at home but truly loves rottweilers! Amy is dedicated to supporting the staff and patients at AVCG and looks forward to every opportunity to be a positive impact to the practice.

Stacey Baker

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Stacey earned an associates degree in applied science from WCCC Veterinary Technician School in 2002. Having developed a passion for animals at a young age, she has since accumulated over 25 years of experience in the veterinary field. A resident of the downriver area, Stacey shares her home with her husband, two sons, and a variety of pets, including dogs Lucy and Chief, cat Piper, snack Slim Jim and two guinea pigs named Snickers and Potato. In her free time, Stacey prioritizes family, friendship, and outdoor activities like kayaking, fishing, and visiting the family cottage.

Kim

Veterinary Technician

Kim has had a love for animals since she was a little girl. She has had professional experience in both general practice and specilaity veterinary medicine. Kim earned an associates degree in the veterinary technology program at WCCC in 2002. She lives locally and loves volunteering with and fostering animals. In her free time she loves hiking and taking trips up north.

Treasure

Veterinary Assistant

Treasure is a recent UOM graduate, earning her Bachelor’s Degree in Biology with aspirations of being accepted into Vet School to become a Veterinarian. While she is new to working in vet med, she has always dreamed of working with animals and looks forward to learning from Dr. Pratt and her fellow team members. She is enthusiastic about her future and is eager and willing to provide the best care possible to our patients.

Kaylee

Receptionist

While Kaylee is new to Vet Med she comes to AVCG with 15+ years of customer service experience. Kaylee has always had a love for animals and decided to explore that passion in her professional life; coming to AVCG in December of 2024. Kaylee has 1 dog, Scarlett, two cats, Tux & Gemma and most importantly her two sons at home. Kaylee looks forward to providing the best possible care to our clients and helping to guide them through the scheduling process and recovery journey.

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.