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| Thursday | 24hr |
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- 24-Hour Vet
- Emergency Veterinary Clinic
- Holistic Veterinary Medicine
- Veterinarians
- Veterinary Euthanasia
- Veterinary Medical Specialties
- Veterinary Surgery
Description
When your pet needs emergency medical care, naturally, you’d call your veterinarian. But when he or she is not available, who should you call? SouthPaws CritiCare open twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. So, we’re here even when your veterinarian’s office is closed
When your pet needs emergency medical care, naturally, you’d call your veterinarian. But when he or she is not available, who should you call? SouthPaws CritiCare open twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. So, we’re here even when your veterinarian’s office is closed
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Welcome to VCA SouthPaws Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Center!
Doctors
George Siemering
Chief of Staff
DVM, Ohio State University
Departments: Surgery
Chief of Staff, Head of Surgery Department, Founder of SouthPaws
DVM, The Ohio State University
Internship: Private Practice (small animal & equine)
Residency: Surgery (soft tissue and orthopedic)
University of Pennsylvania
Special Interests/Expertise: Orthopedics, Laparoscopy/minimally invasive surgery.
Pets: Roger, a 13 year old Jack Russell Terrier.
Personal Facts: Bud grew up outside of Cincinnati, Ohio. He served as a member of the Board of Veterinary Medicine for the State of Virginia from 2002 until 2008 (appointed by the governor). He's also the past-president of the Veterinary Specialty Practice Alliance. When Dr. Siemering is not being a surgeon, he is a formally trained gourmet chef, an airplane pilot, and enjoys photography, traveling and glass art.
Member of the VCA Southpaws Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Center team since October 1995.
Sarah Sheafor
Medical Director
DVM, Michigan State University
Certifications: American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine/Oncology
Departments: Oncology
Medical Director, Chief of Oncology
BS, Michigan State University
DVM, Michigan State University
Internship: North Carolina State University
Residency: Ohio State University, Medical Oncology & Internal Medicine
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine '" Oncology
Special Interests/Expertise: Diagnostic and therapeutic medical oncology, pain management, maximizing quality of life for cancer patients, transfusion medicine, infectious diseases, hematology.
Research/Lectures/Publications: Founding member of the Animal Cancer Institute/Animal Clinical Investigations performing clinical research in novel therapeutic agents. Lecturer for many local and regional veterinary societies, veterinary technicians, and veterinary students. Published in many veterinary journals.
Pets: Beatrice, a 12 year old Jack Russell Terrier who was abandoned as a 9 month old puppy due to severe separation anxiety (she's now a pretty good dog); and Maude, a 5 year old jack russell terrier who was brought to SouthPaws by a rescue group with multiple pelvic fractures. She's all fixed up now and one day, she will be a pretty good dog, too.
Neville and Harriet '" sibling tabby cats who were adopted as dumpster-diving stray kittens in the summer of 2008. Both are volunteer blood donors at SouthPaws now that they're full grown hellions.
Personal Facts: Sarah grew up spending her school months in Baltimore, MD, and the summers in Northern Michigan. She still loves to travel (especially internationally), and enjoys reading, history, cooking, ethnic foods, and gardening.
Member of the VCA SouthPaws' Team since: 07/1997.
Daniel Brehm
Vmd, University of Pennsylvania
Certifications: American College of Veterinary Surgeons
Departments: Surgery
Vmd, University of Pennsylvania
Internship: University of Pennsylvania
Residency: University of Pennsylvania
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons
Special Interests/Expertise: Oncologic and soft tissue surgery, minimally invasive surgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery.
Research/Lectures/Publications: Dan has lectured and published on gastric dilatation-volvulus syndrome in dogs, and peripheral nerve sheath tumors in dogs.
Pets: Daphne, a 5 year old female yellow Labrador Retriever; Deacon, a 2 year old male yellow Lab; Chloe an old fat cat; and Snaggles, a recently adopted black cat.
Personal Facts: Dan moved around some while growing up, but his favorite place was the Lac du Poisson Blanc, in Quebec. Dan enjoys Star Trek and the Simpsons, playing ice hockey, and spending lots of great time with family.
Member of the SouthPaws' Team since: 1996
Nancy Bromberg
Vmd, University of Pennsylvania
Certifications: American College of Veterinary Ophthalmology
Departments: Ophthalmology
Vmd, University of Pennsylvania, 1978
Internship: Private Practice
Residency /Masters: National Institutes of Health fellowship in Comparative Ophthalmology, University of Florida
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Ophthalmology
Special Interests/Expertise: Inherited ocular diseases, cataract and corneal surgery, reconstructive surgery.
Pets: Several dogs.
Personal Facts: Nancy has been practicing ophthalmology in the greater DC area for 28 years. She enjoys boating on the Chesapeake, traveling and wildlife photography (especially in Africa). She volunteers her expertise at the Washington Animal Rescue League and the National Zoo. Dr. Bromberg sponsors a Massai girl, so she can stay in school.
Member of the VCA SouthPaws' Team since: 10/2003.
Sara Brown
DVM, Atlantic Veterinary College, Prince Edward Island
Certifications: American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care
Departments: Emergency/Critical Care
BSc: McGill University, Quebec, 1999
DVM: Atlantic Veterinary College, Prince Edward Island, 2004
Internship: Affiliated Animal Care, Chesapeake VA, 2004-5
Residency: VCA Veterinary Referral Associates, Gaithersburg MD, 2005 to 2008
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care
Special Interests/Expertise: Shock, fluid therapy and transfusion medicine, toxicities, pain management and intensive management of the critical patient.
Pets: Damien, an affectionate and hungry buff cat who runs the house.
Personal Facts: Sara was born and raised in Eastern Canada. She moved to the U.S. in 2004 and has settled in Washington, D.C. She enjoys traveling, exploring D.C. and sampling its many restaurants, and spending time with her family and friends.
Sara has been a member of the VCA Southpaws Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Center team since May 2011.
Jennifer Gieg
DVM, Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine
Certifications: American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Departments: Internal Medicine
BS, Connecticut College
DVM, Virginia '" Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, 2002
Internship: The Ohio State University
Residency: The Ohio State University, 2003 to 2006
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Special Interests/Expertise:
Urinary Disorders (Renal Failure, Urinary Incontinence, and Transurethal Collagen Implantation).
Calcium Disorders
Cushings Disease
Pets: Zoe: She is an 11 year old Vizsla dog. Zoe was rescued from the pound in El Reno, Oklahoma. She is a natural red-head who has gone grey in the last few years, but she is still beautiful.
Grommet: He is a 9 year old Mixed Breed dog and is also a 95-pound lap dog. He was named for Wallace & Gromit and, yes, he likes cheese!
Circe: She is a 12 year old black cat. Circe was found outside a veterinary hospital around Halloween time. She has been with Jennifer throughout vet school, internship and my residency.
Personal Facts: Jennifer Gieg grew up in Richmond, Virginia. She has lived in several different places including Oklahoma, Ohio, Connecticut, France and Canada. Jennifer enjoys cooking, gardening, and visiting with her two beautiful nieces, Kate & Lindsey
Member of the VCA SouthPaws' Team since: 08/2007.
Nicole Guma
DVM, Cornell University
Certifications: American College of Veterinary Emergency/Critical Care, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Departments: Emergency/Critical Care
BS, Pennsylvania State University, 2001
DVM, Cornell University, 2005
Internship: Affiliated Animal Care, 2005 to 2006
Residency: VCA Veterinary Referral Associates (Internal Medicine/Emergency/Critical Care), 2007 to 2011
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Emergency/Critical Care
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Special Interests/Expertise:
Sepsis
Endocrine Emergencies
Mechanical ventilation
Pets: Kayla, a very well behaved three-legged mixed breed dog, Hobie, a very loud orange long hair cat and Petey, a mild mannered (but grumpy because he’s on a diet) black and white short-haired kitty.
Personal Facts:
Nicole was born and raised on Long Island, NY. Nicole and her husband Ethan (and their furry family) have moved around a bit due to Ethan’s Navy career but they are happy to be settled down in the Washington D.C. area for a while. Outside of work Nicole enjoys exploring the DC area and traveling.
Heather Hoch
DVM, Kansas State University
Certifications: American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Departments: Internal Medicine
BS, Kansas State University
DVM, Kansas State University, 2004
Internship: Auburn University
Residency: Louisiana State University
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Special Interest/Expertise: I like it all! Especially Renal disease, Endocrine disorders, Immune mediated disease
Publications:
Canine & Feline Dirofilariasis: Life Cycle, Pathophysiology & Diagnosis
Compendium, Continuing Education for Veterinarians, March 2008
Canine & Feline Dirofilariasis: Prophylaxis, Treatment, & Complications of Treatment
Compendium, Continuing Education for Veterinarians, March 2008
Pets:
Minus: A 15 year old Miniature Schnauzer. I adopted Minus from a family in my home town. She had been owned by two families before I adopted her. She is defiantly the alpha dog of my pack and keeps everyone in line.
Autumn and Macie (Wowzers: Schnauzer/Westie cross). Each 5 years old. I adopted 'double and trouble' when they were only 9 weeks old. Their previous owner had purchased them to be companions for their older dog, but the older dog despised them, so was looking for a new home for them. Initially I was only going to keep one, but after one night, I could not part with either one of them.
Personal Facts: I grew up in a small town in Kansas. My grandparents owned/operated a dairy farm, where I spent a lot of time in the Summer. I knew that I wanted to be a Veterinarian since I was a little girl. I feel fortunate to have the best job in the world. Outside of working, I like to spend time with my family and friends, travel and spend time outdoors.
Member of the VCA SouthPaws' Team since: 08/2007.
Monika Jankowski
DVM, Iowa State University
Certifications: American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine /Oncology
BS, University of Maryland
DVM, Iowa State University
Internship: The Animal Medical Center, NYC
Residency: Medical Oncology and MS, Colorado State University
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine '" Oncology
Special Interest/Expertise: Clinical oncology, managing quality of life for our cancer patients, canine osteosarcoma, pain management.
Research/Lectures/Publications: Involved in clinical research with novel molecular agents. Have lectured to local veterinary societies and in-hospital topics.
Pets: Hannah, 9, and Della, 5 '" Both high energy (as well as couch potato) English pointers adopted from the rescue organization.
Personal Facts: Grew up in the Maryland area. Spent four years in Arizona after my residency and grew to love the dry, hot outdoors (But it's a dry heat!) and all of the cacti. I love to travel, hate to fly, love eating ethnic food, and above all ''I love listening to live music.
Member of the VCA SouthPaws's Team since: 06/2008.
Michael Knoeckel
DVM, Colorado State University
Certifications: American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Departments: Neurology
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine '" Neurology
BS, University of Colorado
DVM, Colorado State University
Internship: Private Practice
Residency: Medical and Surgical Neurology, University of California '" Davis
Special Interests/Expertise: Intracranial surgery for treatment of brain tumors and hydrocephalus, M.R.I evaluations of neurologic disease, spinal surgery
Pets: Bogie and Spencer, two Australian shepherds and Jefferson a irrepressible labrador
Personal Facts: Mike loved horseback riding while growing up in Colorado. He still rides whenever he goes back west, but also enjoys motorcycles, scuba diving, traveling, playing the fiddle and harmonica, and very nice red wines.
Member of the VCA SouthPaws' Team since: 09/2000.
Matthew Nelson
DVM, Michigan State University
Certifications: America College of Veterinary Radiology
Departments: Diagnostic Imaging
BS, Hope College
DVM, Michigan State University
Internship: VCA Southpaws
Residency: Radiology, University of Georgia
Diplomate, America College of Veterinary Radiology
Special Interests/Expertise: Ultrasonography, computed tomography, radiology
Pets: Admiral Beaumont von Barkington, an adult mixed-breed dog, rescued as a puppy from a shelter that was being closed due to lack of funding.
Personal Facts: Matt is a native of Grand Rapids, Michigan. He enjoys cycling, running, sailing, and just about anything outdoors. Other interests include, cooking, restoration projects, and woodworking, and he has recently completed his second bamboo bike frame. In his free time, he is most happy spending time with his family.
Jeff Norton
DVM, Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine
Certifications: American College of Veterinary Surgeons
Departments: Surgery
B.S. Animal Science, B.S. Biology - Virginia Tech
DVM, Virginia - Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine
Internship: Small Animal Medicine and Surgery - Mississippi State University
Surgical Internship: Dallas Veterinary Surgery Center
Residency: VCA All-Care Animal Referral Center, Fountain Valley, CA
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons
Special Interests/Expertise:
Stifle Surgery (cruciate ligament reconstruction, patellar repair, etc.)
Co-inventor of the V.I.D. Universal T.P.L.O. plate (used for cruciate repair).
Arthroscopy and soft tissue surgery.
Research/Lectures/Publications: Jeff has done research into elbow dysplasia, capital-physeal fracture repair in cats, and Achilles tendon repair. He has given many lectures on canine elbow dysplasia, cranial cruciate ligament repair, physical therapy, gastric dilatation and volvulus, acute pain management, and surgical assisting.
Pets: The Norton family is a zoo. It is home to one very needy corgi-mixed breed dog, two cats, a Russian tortoise, multiple fresh water fish, and multiple rats. The back yard is turning into a wildlife habitat with frequent visits from deer, foxes, raccoons, and multiple species of birds including barn owls and a sharp shin hawk.
Personal Facts: Jeff grew up in Fredericksburg, Virginia and is thrilled to be back in the area. Outside of SouthPaws, he enjoys golf, fishing, going to football and baseball games, bird watching, and working in the yard.
Member of the VCA SouthPaws' Team since 2008. He is a board certified veterinary surgeon.
Melissa Paoloni
DVM, Tufts University
Certifications: American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine/Oncology
Departments: Oncology
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine '" Oncology
BS, Stanford University
DVM, Tufts University
Internship: Animal Medical Center, NYC
Residency: Medical Oncology, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Research/Lectures/Publications: Melissa spends much of her time involved in research at the National Cancer Institute in Bethesda, MD. Her area of expertise is in clinical trial design and novel drug development studies. She has been an invited speaker at many pharmaceutical industry, veterinary, and cancer research conferences detailing the utility of comparative oncology models.
Pets: Emma, the cutest cat in the entire world.
Personal Facts: A native of New York City, Melissa loves living in the DC area. She enjoys traveling, spending time with friends and family, great food, and running 10Ks.
Member of the VCA SouthPaws' Team since: 08/2004.
Stacy K. Santoro
DVM, Iowa State University
Certifications: American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine/Oncology
Departments: Oncology
BS, Rutgers University
DVM, Iowa State University
Internship: Red Bank Veterinary Hospital, New Jersey
Residency: Kansas State University and the University of Wisconsin-Madison
Certification: American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine/Oncology
Special interests
Oral tumors in dogs and cats; canine osteosarcoma; pain management; hospice care; guiding owners through the process of diagnosis, treatment, and end of life decisions; advanced imaging of tumors.
Research/Lectures/Publications
Dr. Santoro have given many continuing education lectures on topics including mast cell tumors, practical use of chemotherapy, canine osteosarcoma, vaccine associated sarcomas in cats, and oral tumors in dogs and cats.
Pets
Luigi, a 4 year old Chihuahua mix adopted from a local rescue group while living in FL. He is not so sure about the winters in DC but willing to give it a try! Luigi is very high energy, loves sleeping wrapped up in a blanket, and can be adorable yet obnoxious at the same time.
Personal Facts
Dr. Santoro grew up in northern New Jersey. She attended veterinary school and finished a residency in medical oncology all in the country's heartland which was quite a change from NJ! Her personal interests include physical fitness (especially spinning and weight lifting), cooking gourmet meals and cakes, exploring new restaurants/dining experiences, and spending time with her nephew, niece, other family members, and friends. She is looking forward to the cherry blossom festival next year!
Member of the VCA Southpaws Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Center team since May 2010.
Cynthia Sloan
DVM, Washington State University
Certifications: American College of Veterinary Radiology
Departments: Diagnostic Imaging
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Radiology
BS, Le Tourneau University
DVM, Washington State University
Residency: Radiology, University of Missouri and Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists
Special Interests/Expertise: Ultrasonography, CT scanning and interpretation, nuclear medicine, contrast radiography.
Pets: I must confess I'm smitten by cats in mittens! Smoochie is the tuxedo love of my life; Ying is my sassy-pants calico. I'm currently holding at two kit kats but there's always room for more isn't there?
Personal Interests: My refreshing comes in the form of any physical activity. Biking, weight training and snow skiing are my current habits. I love digging in the dirt and planting things but am just a horticulturist want to-be. I love my church, a good campfire and fast cars. I am honored to volunteer my time at the Washington National Zoo. It has provided a great opportunity to ultrasound many different species and many interesting cases. But I especially love helping the animals and the people I see at SouthPaws.
Member of the VCA SouthPaws' Team since: 08/2003.
Lauren R. Talarico
DVM, Cornell University
Certifications: American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine/Neurology
BS, Bucknell University
DVM, Cornell Univeristy
Internship: University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine
Residency: Cornell University
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Neurology
Special Interests/Expertise: Surgical management of cranial cervical junction malformations (Chiari-like malformations and atlanto-occipital overlapping), spinal surgery, medical management of autoimmune and infectious brain disease, and M.R.I. analysis
Research/Lectures/Publications: Published in Veterinary Surgery and Journal of Small Animal Practice. Book chapters include: Intracranial Neoplasia in Veterinary Surgery: Small Animal; Polyradiculoneuritis and Lysosomal Storage Diseases in the Clinical Veterinary Advisor: Dogs and Cats; and Non-Infectious/Inflammatory Disease of the Central Nervous System in Kirk’s Current Veterinary Therapy Volume XV.
Pets: Raesynette, the chocolate Labrador whose tail never stops wagging and Acadia, the extremely intelligent and good looking Greater Swiss Mountain dog.
Personal Facts: Lauren grew up in the southern New Jersey beach area and loves the beach. After spending seven years between veterinary school and residency in chilly upstate New York she is looking forward to the warm Virginia weather. Lauren loves running, playing the violin, hiking with her two dogs, and travelling.
Member of the SouthPaws Team since 7/20/12
Robert L. Toal, Jr.
DVM, University of Georgia
Certifications: American College of Veterinary Radiology
Departments: Diagnostic Imaging
DVM, University of Georgia
MS, University of Georgia
Internship: Private Practice
Residency: Radiology, University of Georgia
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Radiology
Special Interests/Expertise: Ultrasonography, M.R.I., radiology.
Research/Lectures/Publications: Bob is the author of more than 80 scientific publications about small and large animal imaging.
Pets: Buddy, a 9 year old American Rat Terrier, and Dolly, a 3 year old white West Highland Terrier. Both were adopted from shelters.
Personal Facts: A native of Northern Virginia, Bob taught radiology, ultrasonography and nuclear medicine at Mississippi State University and at the University of Tennessee before coming to VCA SouthPaws. As a veterinary radiologist, he has interpreted over 4000 MRIs. He enjoys postcard collecting, spending time with his family, and home restoration.
Member of the VCA SouthPaws' Team since: 01/2001.
Matthew Antkowiak
DVM, Cornell University
Departments: Emergency/Critical Care
Special Interests/Expertise: Director of SouthPaws Internship Training Program
Pets: Altas the Catless is a 3 year old Maine-Coon-style rescue from the streets of NE Washington DC. He was found scruffy, damaged and full of fleas in front of the Atlas Theatre on H Street NE and primarily acts like a dog, hence his name.
Personal Facts: Dr. Antkowiak is a native of Buffalo, NY and avidly loves cheering for his hometown teams. As a matter of fact, he remains a Buffalo Bills season ticket holder despite the 450 mile distance.
He has, however, made Washington his new home and has resided in the neighborhood of Capitol Hill since 2000. A DC United and Washington Nationals fan, Matt enjoys local parks, playing soccer and softball in leagues downtown and looking for the best venues for live jazz. A member of the VCA SouthPaws intern class of 1997 and 1998, Dr. Antkowiak assumed leadership of the VCA SouthPaws Internship program in 2005. He is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operation, scheduling and selection of the new doctors to the program.
He's working on improving his Spanish skills as he's been participating annually in a spay/neuter clinic on the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. A self proclaimed 'travel bug' and certified diver, Dr. Antkowiak has recently visited Chile and Nicaragua. He has also been to Germany for World Cup Soccer and has been diving in New Zealand, Australia, and Tonga.
Member of the VCA SouthPaws' Team since: 06/1997.
Dondi Dahlgaard
DVM, University of Florida
Departments: Emergency/Critical Care
BS, University of Florida
DVM, University of Florida
Internship: Friendship Hospital for Animals, Washington DC
Special Interests/Expertise: Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Pets: Chili, a 5 year old Chihuahua rescued as a puppy at SouthPaws and two Rottie puppies.
Personal Facts:
Dondi grew up in Sarasota, Florida. She participates in radio and TV veterinary public education programs and is constantly involved in home renovations.
Member of the VCA SouthPaws' Team since: 08/1998.
Marilyn Khoury
Vmd, University of Pennsylvania
Certifications: American Board of Veterinary Practitioners/Avian
Departments: Integrative Medicine
BA, Connecticut College
Vmd, University of Pennsylvania, 1991
Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist, International Veterinary Acupuncture Society
Special Interests/Expertise: Acupuncture and Chinese herbs.
Pets: Toby, an eight year old Border Collie, adopted from Mid-Atlantic Border Collie Rescue, Hattie, a little, eight year old cat, rescued as a kitten in Philadelphia and Baybe, a twelve year old horse.
Personal Facts: Marilyn is a member of The American Holistic Medical Association, The American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture and the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society. She enjoys horseback riding, tennis, hiking, cooking and spending time with her family.
Member of the VCA SouthPaws' Team since : 2006
Jordan Kocen
DVM, University of Missouri
Departments: Integrative Medicine
BS, Rutgers University
MS, Rutgers University
DVM, University of Missouri, 1986
Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist, International Veterinary Acupuncture Society
Special Interests/Expertise: Acupuncture, homeopathy, Chinese Herbal Medicine
Pets: Bo, a yellow Lab and cats Algernon, John, Natasha and Max, a former SouthPaws blood donor. Tux and Mischief visit when they feel like it.
Personal Facts: Jordan is a member of the American Holistic Medical Association, the American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture, and the Veterinary Botanical Medical Association. He enjoys working outside in the yard with his wife, and playing with his kids
Member of the VCA SouthPaws team since: 1995.
Brock McGee
DVM, North Carolina State University
Departments: Emergency/Critical Care
BS, Animal Science, North Carolina State University
DVM, North Carolina State University, 2004
Internship: Angell Animal Medical Center-Western New England, Springfield, MA 2004 to 2005
Pets: Whitney: 9 year old domestic short hair. She has been with me since she was 6 months old when she was adopted from a rural North Carolina shelter. Bob: 4 year old Boston Terrier/Pug mix. He was adopted during my internship when he was found as a stray with a harness embedded into his neck.
Personal Facts: Brock is a native of Hickory, North Carolina. He enjoys outdoor activities, country music, horseback riding, and vacationing with his friends.
Member of the VCA SouthPaws' Team since: 2008.
Alicia Montgomery
DVM, Ohio State University
BS, Molecular Biology and Physiology, Marshall University
DVM, The Ohio State University
Internship: VCA SouthPaws
Special Interests/Expertise: Emergency Medicine and Critical Care
Pets: Titus (the nearly-hairless Pit Bull) '" adopted as a 'Good Sam' dog that came in on her emergency rotation during vet school with a broken leg '" he recovered well after his leg was repaired and after 1 year, they ran two 5K's together!
Personal Facts: Alicia is a native of Ohio and remains an avid Ohio State University football fan. She also enjoys spending time outdoors, reading, cooking, and, of course, cuddling with Titus. Eventually, she hopes to revive some much-neglected hobbies including scuba diving, softball, singing (think choir, not American Idol!), golfing, and gardening.
Member of the VCA SouthPaws' Team since: 06/2009.
Jennifer O'Keefe
DVM, Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine
Departments: Emergency/Critical Care
BS, Michigan State University
DVM, VA-MD Regional College of Veterinary Medicine
Residency: Emergency Medicine and Critical Care
Special Interests/Expertise: Feline obstructive uropathies, heat stroke, sepsis and emergency care.
Pets: MacGyver, an 8 year old huge furry mix, Ozzie, a year old smaller fuzzy mix dog and a year old cat.
Personal Facts: Jen grew up right here in Northern Virginia. She enjoys hiking and camping with the dogs, spending time with her family, and long distance biking.
Member of the VCA SouthPaws' Team since: 02/2003.
