Veterinarian Overview
Dr. Caughman knew from the age of six that he wanted to become a veterinarian when he grew up. After his first dog, a collie named Buffy, was diagnosed with pancreatitis, he wanted to help all animals ease their pain. Now he does just that as a full-time Veterinarian and the Owner of Dogwood Animal Hospital! Ray grew up in rural Lexington County, South Carolina, surrounded by many animals. He attended Clemson University, graduating with a degree in Animal Science in 1987. In 1991, he received his DVM from the University of Georgias College of Veterinary Medicine. Throughout 1992, he worked on a large-animal Anesthesia Residency at UGAs Veterinary Teaching Hospital, and then took an associate position at an animal hospital in Snellville, Georgia in 1992. Dr. Caughman has resided in Gwinnett County since 1992, and built and opened Dogwood Animal Hospital in July of 1998. As a veterinarian, he enjoys anesthesia, internal medicine cases, and using bloodwork, x-rays, and ultrasound. Since 2001, hes been very passionate about the use of a CO2 cutting laser for surgical procedures, which helps to reduce swelling and pain. At home, Ray has a very lazy Bassett hound named Griffin who is terrified of loud noises, thunderstorms, and firecrackers. He also has two housecats named Willie and Bennie who enjoy wrestling each other. When time permits, Dr. Caughman likes walking, biking, and visiting the beach as often as possible. He also enjoys skeet and sporting clay shooting. In addition, hes shown Tennessee Walking Horses since he was six years old, and even won the International Amateur Championship in 2002!
