Coosa Valley Equine Center

100% EQUINE - MEDICAL AND SURGICAL CARE INCLUDING PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

FOCUSING ON PERFORMANCE LIMITING CONDITIONS IN OUR EQUINE FRIENDS

Coosa Valley Equine Center Staff

VETERINARIANS

Ed Murray, DVM

“dredvet” grew up on a cattle and poultry (including a hatchery) farm in ”Rosa”, a small community just north of Oneonta, Alabama. Dr. Ed is a 1973 graduate of Auburn University School of Veterinary Medicine. An active member of the American Quarter Horse Association, Alabama Quarter Horse Association, American Association of Equine Practitioners, just to name a few. He serves on the AQHA Stud Book & Registration Committee as well as numerous other task forces. Dr. Ed and his wife, Sandra Jean, have been together since July 4, 1976 and they have one son, Austin, who is a video game designer.

John Sudduth, DVM

Dr. John is a 1989 graduate of Mississippi State University and was our first student extern from there in 1988. After graduating Dr. John did an internship at Littleton Equine Medical Center in Littletown, Colorado and practiced in Colorado, Wyoming and Montana until returning to the southeast where he rejoined us in the spring of 2005. Dr. John is originally from Jackson, Mississippi. His wife, Tammy, is an avid dressage rider.

Patrick Hatch, DVM

Dr. Patrick is our newest veterinarian and a 2022 graduate of Mississippi State College of Veterinarian Medicine. He did two clinical rotations at Coosa Valley Equine Center his last year of veterinary school and just cannot get enough of this “horse doctoring” thing. We knew before his graduation that we wanted him to be part of our family.

Our experienced doctors and staff look forward to serving you!

Support Staff

Office, Records, Finance (and General Practice Organizer):

Melicia Rogers

Melicia became a mainstay in our practice in January 2012. She is a multitasker and can help in any area needed, from overseeing laboratory testing and equipment, technician to all veterinarians and helping in the front lines with appointments and directing calls to the appropriate veterinarian. Melicia’s husband Joseph works with Honda, and they have two daughters. When not at work you can find Melicia at one of her daughter’s games, soccer, softball, volleyball, basketball or just spending time out in the outdoors and with family.

Veterinary Assistants:

Ellie Stetler

Ellie joined our technician staff in July 2019. Ellie is a dedicated to her work and is a part of everything positive at Coosa Valley Equine. Even on your bad days Ellie brings a smile to your face. On her free time away from the clinic, you might find her riding her horse or working on projects at her property and her tiny home.

Angela Sorenson

Angela came to join us in June 2021. She has the masterplan for the organization of the barns & treatment areas for sure. She has moved over from managing the barns into a technician role with us and we are pleased to have her on our team. Her horse knowledge is also from owning/training/riding her own horses. Angela has three children, her daughters are also very active in the horse community, while her son loves his soccer and guitar. Angela’s relaxation is improving and maintaining her own farm.

Barns and Grounds:

Aurie Slovensky

Rylie Barrett

Kayla Kilpatrick

Photos and bios coming soon.