Board-certified in surgery, Dr. Ray Rudd earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Tennessee in 1981 and completed his surgical residency at Purdue University in 1985. He taught surgery at Kansas State University and contributed to the development of minimally invasive surgical techniques at Ethicon Endosurgery. Dr. Rudd has authored over 20 articles in refereed journals.

He founded and ran Braelinn Village Animal Hospital for over 15 years, where he developed a thriving surgical practice. In 2007, Dr. Rudd joined the United States Army Reserve, serving in multiple deployments to the Middle East, including a 12-month deployment to Kandahar, Afghanistan, in 2011. He was awarded several military honors, including the Meritorious Service Medal and Army Commendation Medals.

Upon returning from his service, Dr. Rudd worked with the Animal Emergency and Specialty Center in Knoxville and later served as the lead surgeon at a practice in Chattanooga. After his final deployment, he joined Dogwood Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center in Marietta, GA, where he continues his work as a Locum Tenens.

His professional interests include advanced surgical techniques and emergency care, with a particular passion for improving patient outcomes through innovative procedures. Outside of veterinary medicine, Dr. Rudd enjoys spending time with his family and is an avid traveler.