Meet Our Doctors

Dr. Elizabeth Wozniak joined the Annapolis Cat Hospital and Bay Ridge Animal Hospital team in October of 1999. She holds two bachelor’s degrees from the State University of New York at Binghamton; one in biology and one in anthropology. Dr. Wozniak earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree at Michigan State University. Her area of professional interest is in feline medicine. She is passionate about veterinary care and truly enjoys watching her patients grow.

Dr. Wozniak shares her home with many animal companions, including her cats Junior, Frankie, Maurice, Howard, Bindi, Louie, Hoover, and her loving dog Addie. In her free time, Dr. Wozniak enjoys knitting, reading, photography, and gardening.

Dr. Michelle Rudd returns after 8 years to Bay Ridge Animal Hospital and Annapolis Cat Hospital as the new Medical Director. Dr. Rudd received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2000 and after graduation completed a one-year small animal medical and surgical internship at Veterinary Referral Associates. Dr. Rudd has practiced in Anne Arundle County for over 15 years, and her areas of professional interest are ultrasound and client education.

Having grown up with animals, Dr. Rudd always knew she wanted to be a veterinarian and has worked in the veterinary field since high school. Dr. Rudd currently has her two young cats, Carlson and Nemo, Bertha the red-eared slider turtle, and a senior dog named Racer-X that she adopted from Bay Ridge Animal Hospital 13 years ago! She currently resides in Howard County with her husband Joe, and her two teenage children, Joseph and Bryn. When she is not working, Dr. Rudd loves to cheer on her children in wrestling, rugby, cross-country, and track. Dr. Rudd is an avid Washington Capitals fan and loves to attend games.