Meet Our Veterinarians

Dr. Karl has been the owner of Free Home Animal Hospital, since opening the doors in 2000. He began practicing as a small animal veterinarian in the northern suburbs of Atlanta over 30 years ago. In addition to diagnostics and dentistry, Dr. Karl is also skilled in surgery and has a particular interest in orthopedic surgery. Born in French-speaking Belgium, he graduated from veterinary college at the University of Liege. Following graduation, he served as an officer and small animal veterinarian for the Belgian Armed Forces in Germany. He met his wife of over 30 years, Amy, when she was an American exchange student in Belgium, and they moved to North Georgia in 1992. Dr. Karl and Amy have three young adult children, and two cats - Marbles and Alex. Having devoted more than half of his life to the veterinary profession, Dr. Karl's commitment to patient care and client service are foundational to Free Home Animal Hospital's success. When he is not caring for our clients' pets, Dr. Karl enjoys playing tennis and tackling home improvement projects. 

 Dr. Brennen Haezebrouck  is a seasoned doctor of 20 years and has been the beloved vet of many families in the Cumming area for at least 13 years. He earned his veterinary degree at St. George’s University, graduating summa cum laude and going on to complete his clinical training at Auburn University. Dr. Haezebrouck’s areas of special interest include soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, diagnostic ultrasound, and internal medicine. Outside of the office, Dr. Haezebrouck and his lovely wife of 20 years, Jennifer, enjoy spending time with their two young daughters and goofy dog, Gus Gus. When not at gymnastics meets or on the soccer field, the Haezebroucks can be found outdoors camping, fishing, and gardening. See less

Dr. Stephanie Ledden graduated from the University of Georgia, College of Veterinary Medicine in 2006, where she was class President and graduated with a focus in small animal medicine. She also played fastpitch softball for UGA and received Scholar Athlete awards while earning a degree in Biology from UGA in 2000. Dr. Ledden is from the state of Georgia and began practicing small animal medicine in Loganville, GA, where she practiced for 9 years. She then started Helping Hands Veterinary Relief Services in 2015, and has been providing quality and compassionate veterinary care for small animal practices ever since. Dr. Ledden and her husband reside in Forsyth County, where they raise their 2 children, Lindy and Lucas, their 2 adopted dogs, Shiloh and Lillie, and 9 chickens! They are huge UGA fans and enjoy watching college football, and watching their children play in their many sports activities! In her free time, Dr. Ledden enjoys gardening and being outside. Her interests include internal medicine, dermatology and surgery, but she most enjoys working with staff members and clients in order to give the best care for her patients.