Dr. Dunbar is a graduate of Michigan State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine class of 2000. She is passionate about caring for all animals and is a regular foster for pets in need. Prior to becoming a veterinarian, Dr. Dunbar was an avid dancer and taught ballet, tap, and African dance to children. She lives with her daughter, Esme, numerous fur-babies, and her cockatiel “Flutter.”
Dr. Lauren Chattos joined the team in September 2025. A graduate of Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine, she began her career practicing in Oklahoma before relocating to Atlanta in 2023, where she has continued caring for dogs and cats. Dr. Chattos has a special interest in dentistry and preventive care and values building lasting relationships with her clients and their pets. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, exploring Atlanta with friends, knitting, and spending time outdoors. She shares her life with her husband and their terrier mix, Oliver.
Dr. Franco earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Georgia in 2023. Dr. Franco has special interests in preventive care, internal medicine, and surgery, and enjoys the variety that general practice provides. She values building strong relationships with pet owners while helping them navigate their pets’ healthcare needs. Outside of the clinic, she enjoys spending time outdoors, attending Atlanta United and Falcons games, traveling, cooking, dancing, and sharing life with her husband and two cats, Neymar and Dibu.
Dr. Ted Johnson brings more than a decade of experience in small animal veterinary medicine. He earned his veterinary degree from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and completed a rotating small animal internship at the Animal Medical Center in New York City. Throughout his career, Dr. Johnson has practiced across the country and held leadership roles, including serving as Medical Director and helping launch an Urgent Care service with BluePearl in 2020. He has special interests in emergency and preventative medicine and is passionate about combining strong medical care with proactive wellness strategies for pets. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and young son, running, cooking, watching baseball, and caring for their pets — Opie the retriever/dachshund mix, Bennie the rabbit, and Ricky Bobby the red-footed tortoise.
3 Highlights:
Emergency & Urgent Care Expertise
Helped launch an Urgent Care service with BluePearl and spent five years in that fast-paced environment — great for positioning him as a doctor comfortable handling complex or urgent cases.
National Experience + Leadership
Practiced in multiple major markets (New York, Colorado, Chicago, Boston, Georgia) and served as Medical Director, bringing both clinical depth and leadership experience.
Strong Preventative Medicine Focus
Combines emergency knowledge with preventative care — a compelling message for clients about catching problems early and keeping pets healthier long-term.
Dr. Pumarejo, or “Dr. Puma,” grew up in a military family and holds Spanish and Puerto Rican roots. After graduating from Florida State University with a degree in Biology in 2019, she pursued her D.V.M at the University of Georgia and graduated in 2024. Dr. Puma is most interested in internal medicine and client education. In her free time, she enjoys reading, exploring new places/traveling, and spending time with friends, family, her dog, Nala, and her cat, Loki.
