Meet the Team

Kelly Vail (previously Ballard), DVM

Blue Ridge Animal Hospital

Dr. Vail is a mother of 2 daughters (plus 5 step-children), 4 dogs, 3 cats, a guinea pig, and a horse.  She grew up in the Kansas City area and graduated from Kansas State University in 2000. Her first veterinary job landed her in  Hope Mills, North Carolina, where she practiced small animal medicine and surgery (and some equine) for 3 years.  After moving to the Tri-Cities, she practiced small animal medicine and surgery at Appalachian Animal Hospital in Piney Flats for 11 years and also worked part time at the Animal Emergency and Pet Care Clinic in Boone, North Carolina. Now she is the proud owner of Blue Ridge Animal Hospital in Johnson City, TN.


Blue Ridge Animal Hospital 

Where We Treat Your Pet Like Family