Meet Our Team

Dr. Jay Hreiz

Owner, Veterinarian
Fear Free Certified Professional – Elite Level

Dr. Hreiz is an owner of Queen City Animal Hospital and could not be happier to bring quality veterinary care to the Belmont neighborhood and surrounding communities in Charlotte! He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 2008 and received his BS in Animal Bioscience from Penn State University in 2004. He bleeds blue and white and enjoys traveling back to his alma mater in Happy Valley! Jay is a native of Pennsylvania and moved to North Carolina in 2008 after veterinary school.

Dr. Hreiz became interested in veterinary medicine when he was a young boy and had a large number of exotic pets including reptiles, amphibians, birds, rodents, and rabbits. As a kid, he recognized that few veterinarians were interested in seeing these unique pets. His interests as a veterinarian include exotic animal medicine (rabbits, rodents, reptiles, and birds), soft tissue surgery, and pet wellness and prevention. He became a licensed judge under the American Rabbit Breeders Association in 2002 and has judged shows across the United States and several foreign countries including Japan.

In his spare time, he enjoys traveling the world, running, exploring the world of wine, and spending time with friends and family. He and his husband Mike are residents of the Plaza Midwood neighborhood since 2013. They have four fur babies: Two retired racing Greyhounds (aka couch potato)- Ollie and Forest- and two rambunctious kitties, Kili and Meru.

Dr. Lauren Cline

(she/her/hers)
Owner, Veterinarian
Fear Free Certified Professional – Level 2
QCAH Catvocate

Dr. Cline moved to Charlotte, NC following her graduation from Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine in 2016. War Eagle! She and her husband, Charlie, are originally from South Carolina and Dr. Cline graduated from Clemson University in 2011 with a BS degree in Animal and Veterinary Sciences. Go Tigers!
Dr. Cline has enjoyed putting down roots in Charlotte and is excited to be a part of the Queen City Animal Hospital team. Her professional interests include ophthalmology, dermatology, and dentistry.

Veterinary medicine has been a life-long childhood dream for Dr. Cline. With an ever changing and growing field, she looks forward to each day as an opportunity to be challenged, learn something new, and continue to grow in her career. As a matter of fact, Dr. Cline joined the ownership team of Queen City Animal Hospital in 2023, and we are so lucky to have her!

When she’s not in the office, Dr. Cline enjoys traveling, hiking, kayaking, and photography. She and her husband share their home with two rescued mutts named Remy and Wally, and 2 rescued kitties, Bella and Gizmo.

Fun fact: During her undergraduate career at Clemson University, Dr. Cline worked as the marketing director for a major production company bringing entertainment to Clemson, SC. She’s had the privilege of meeting and working with several different musicians, comedians, and other artists! Learning and working the ins and outs of the concert industry was an amazing experience and something she will never forget!

“I’m excited to be a part of the wonderful team here at QCAH and look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and their beloved pets.”

Dr. Alexa Diaz

Associate Veterinarian
Fear Free Certified Professional – Level 2

Dr. Diaz moved to Charlotte after completing veterinary school at the University of Georgia, College of Veterinary Medicine. She is from Miami, FL, where she graduated with her BS degree in Biology from Florida International University while playing collegiate beach volleyball. Dr. Diaz has loved science and animals her whole life, making veterinary medicine the perfect career for her! She enjoys all the variety that veterinary medicine offers and especially enjoys exotic animal medicine (birds, reptiles, small mammals, fish), anesthesia, radiology and cardiology. Dr. Diaz also speaks Spanish and is happy to see any Spanish-speaking clients. She is so excited to be a part of the team at Queen City Animal Hospital!

In her free time, Dr. Diaz enjoys many outdoor activities, including hiking, fishing, playing sports and exercising. She also enjoys baking, going to the beach and exploring new cities with her partner, Gilberto. Their furry son is a spunky senior pup named Larry.

Dr. Claire Black

Associate Veterinarian
Fear Free Certified Professional – Level 2

We are so happy to welcome Dr. Black to Queen City AH in the fall of 2022. She is excited to return to her hometown of Charlotte for the “best job in the world, working with animals and the people who love them” at QCAH (her words, not ours ;). Dr. Black studied Biology at the University of South Carolina (GO COCKS!) where she also enjoyed working with wildlife rehab and attending Gamecock football games. She then went on to Vet school at the University of Tennessee where her passion for dogs, cats, and all things exotic continue to grow. But somehow along the way, she learned how much she loves cows! Aside from the great creatures in Knoxville, the budding Dr. Black enjoyed hiking, river and quarry adventures, and even more SEC football.
On a professional level, Dr. Black most enjoys exotics medicine, radiology, and dermatology.

When she’s not working hard to take care of our patients, Dr. Black enjoys exploring Charlotte by bike, cooking gourmet meals at home, and traveling. Otherwise, she can usually be found at a brewery with her partner Michael and their rescued pittie, Doobie.

Dr. Joshua Schuljak

Fear Free Certified Professional – Level 1
Associate Veterinarian

We are excited to welcome Dr. Josh Schuljak as our newest associate veterinarian in the Summer of 2024!  Dr. Schuljak is originally from Indiana and earned his bachelors degree at Indiana University. His love for veterinary medicine led him to to Florida where he attended University of Florida’s College of Veterinary Medicine. And now Dr. Schuljak can call himself a Charlottean, as he chose Charlotte to be his new home.

Dr. Schuljak is looking forward to joining Team QCAH. His professional interests include exotic pet care, focusing on reptile husbandry and care, as well as dentistry and surgery of small animals.

Dr. Schuljak comes to Charlotte with his partner, Ben, who is also a veterinarian, and they have 2 dogs –  a shepherd mix named Rhea and a Goldendoodle named Hank.  They also have a reptile collection including a black and white Argentine tegu, a gargoyle gecko, a banana ball python, 2 sulcatas and a Russian tortoise.

When he has down time from his busy life as a veterinarian, Dr. Schuljak enjoys science fiction and fantasy, taking his dogs on hikes, going to the movies, and woodworking.

April Splawn, JD

(she/her/hers)
Managing Director
Fear Free Certified Professional – Level 2

April is a 2001 graduate from Winthrop University (BA) and received her Juris Doctor (JD) from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 2004. Professional affiliations include the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association. She is an avid animal rescuer and works with several local rescue groups. At home she enjoys the company of the her wife, QCAH Team member Brooke, their four rescued pit bulls Pickles, Josephine, Dublin, and Weller; and their cat Maggie. In her downtime, April enjoys hiking, biking, reading, traveling, spending time with friends, and pretty much anything else that leads her outdoors.

“I started working in veterinary medicine while attending law school and found my true passion in the veterinary world. It’s so rewarding to come to work everyday with the goal of providing a happier, healthier life for our patients and the families that love them.”

Dr. Brier Bostrom

Visiting Veterinarian, Internal Medicine Specialist (DACVIM)

Dr. Brier Bostrom is a board-certified internal medicine specialist who collaborates closely with the veterinarians at Queen City Animal Hospital to address complex medical cases. As a mobile specialist, she provides on-site internal medicine consultations as well as abdominal, heart, and thoracic ultrasounds. She discusses diagnostic results directly with your pet’s veterinarian and can perform select ultrasound-guided procedures, such as aspirates of internal organs or fluid drainage. Dr. Bostrom is passionate about partnering with local veterinary teams to enhance the health and well-being of their clients’ beloved pets.

After earning her veterinary degree from the University of Georgia, Dr. Bostrom completed her internal medicine residency at Texas A&M. She has called the Charlotte Metro area home since 2013. Outside of her professional life, she enjoys gardening, practicing yoga, and spending time with her husband, a high school teacher, and their two delightful mixed-breed dogs.

To learn more about Dr. Bostrom and her services, visit her website at https://www.bostromvims.com/.