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| Meet the team | ||||
Richard Henshaw, D.V.M. Owner I received my D.V.M. degree from the University of Georgia in 1981. My love of animals began long before that, however, as I had worked at the Great Falls Animal Hospital as an assistant for seven years. Dr. Goldsmith and I purchased Great Falls Animal Hospital in 1982 from Dr. Edward Michelitch. I enjoy treating all species of small animals from reptiles, small mammals (pocket pets) and birds to dogs and cats. I have owned many types of these pets over the years. My wife, Ruth, and I currently enjoy the company of two Labs, Diesel and Sunny, our cat named Bob; and an Amazon Parrot named Buddy. I have two daughters, Erin, who is working as a Participant Representative at AVON Walk for Breast Cancer, and Katherine who is attending George Mason University. In my spare time I enjoy hiking, fishing, photography, gardening and traveling. I also play the trombone, guitar and harmonica. My professional memberships include the American Veterinary Medical Association, Virginia Veterinary Medical Association, Northern Virginia Veterinary Medical Association, Association of Avian Veterinarians, and the DC Academy of Veterinary Medicine. I have spoken before many schools and groups in the Northern Virginia area. I am an active volunteer at the Fairfax County Animal Shelter. My veterinary interests include medical diagnostic cases as well as surgery. I balance these disciplines with management of the hospital facility and staff. |
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William T. Goldsmith, D.V.M. Owner I can look back and see several critical factors that have formed who I am today. I was a competitive swimmer in both high school (Ohio State champions 1966) and college. Swimming taught me the value of dedication, hard work, competition and focus. After an undergraduate degree in economics from Miami University (Ohio) and starting an MBA program at The Ohio State University I was called to active duty in the Navy. That time away from campus gave me the opportunity to assess career choices. Upon returning to Ohio, I took a leave of absence from the MBA program (never looking back) and began course work for Veterinary Medicine graduating from the Ohio State University in 1980. During my studies in Columbus, I supported myself as a bartender and waiter. This experience not only gave me an appreciation for good food and wine, but most importantly helped form my people and communication skills for clinical practice. I accepted an associate position at Great Falls Animal Hospital because I loved what was then a quiet semi-rural tight knit community close to the culture of DC. Obviously, some of that has changed since 1980, and yet Great Falls is still a very special place to work and live. While in Northern Virginia, I have been actively involved in the Veterinary community. I have maintained memberships in the American Animal Hospital Association, the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Virginia Veterinary Medical Association, and the Northern Virginia Veterinarian Medical Association (President 1986-1987). In addition I was the NVVMA liaison and Veterinary advisor to The Fairfax County Area Agency on Aging and their Pets on Wheels program. I have continued my membership in the District of Columbia Academy of Veterinary Medicine, a continuing education organization (program chairman 1990-91, board of directors 1993-1995). I acquired PennHip certification in 1996. The most profound event of my life was the illness and death from a malignant brain tumor of my then 10 year old only child Frances in 1999. Since then I have been involved in The National Childhood Cancer Foundation to benefit The Children's Oncology Group, working toward the day when all children with cancer can be guaranteed a cure. Elizabeth and I currently live in Great Falls with our daughters Katerina (adopted in Russia 6/2000) and Hannah, four cats, Susie, Colonel Mustard, Coco, Chloe, and a cockatiel named Pixel. I still enjoy good food, good wine and a hard swim. When I go to work, I get to talk to a variety of interesting people (usually taking too much time), solve problems, and play with dogs and cats. Who could possibly have a better career? |
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Laurie Cook, D.V.M. Senior Associate Veterinarian I am a 1984 graduate of The Ohio State University College of Veterinary medicine and have been working at GFAH since 1986. I grew up in Potomac, Maryland and did undergraduate work at the University of Maryland and the University of Massachusetts. While I mostly treat dogs and cats, I will gladly take care of anything small and fuzzy (guinea pigs, gerbils, hamsters, etc.). I am often known as "the Springer doctor" (for my previous dogs), and I have a special place in my heart for Basset Hounds (my first dog). My household includes my husband (Randy), 4 cats who were adopted from GFAH ( Marco, Neo, Trinity, and Flute), a rescue league Boxer (Logan), and two Wirehaired Pointing Griffons (Gator and Hattie). My son Tyler is away studying computer science at VCU in Richmond. I am an avid Red Sox fan, having married into the "faith" in 1982. To quote Annie Savoy (Susan Sarandon) from the movie Bull Durham, “I believe in the church of baseball.” I watch just about every game and read about the state of the Nation daily. My husband and I have also followed our boys around the country, and we hope to eventually visit every major league ballpark. Our first Springer was named Fenway. Go Sox! Now that we are empty nesters, my husband and I spend a great deal of time enjoying our dogs. We are training them for competitions in obedience, rally, agility and hunt tests. The rest of my free time involves reading sci-fi, doing crosswords or logic puzzles, watching the Redskins, and enjoying our area’s many fine restaurants. |
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Anne Garrood D.V.M. Associate Veterinarian I was born in Cambridge, England. I went to the University of East Anglia for my bachelor's degree in biology and then studied nursing (human!) in Sheffield. After several years working at a pharmaceutical company in Nottingham running clinical trials of new drugs, I decided I wanted to see the United States. I came to Pine Bluff, Arkansas on a one year nursing contract. I was so taken by the country that at the end of my contract I returned home, sold my house and returned immediately, this time to Gulfport, Mississippi. Here I practiced nursing and went to the local community college to prepare for veterinary school. I had always dreamed of being a veterinarian but had blown my examinations in England because I was young and foolish (not any more, unfortunately!). Now I could realize my dream. I entered the Mississippi State College of Veterinary Medicine in 1987 and graduated in 1991. 1991 was a good year for me because I also became a United States citizen that year, in Oxford, MS. I have been working in the Northern Virginia area since I graduated and have been at GFAH since 1999. I lived in Washington DC for 10 years but moved to Herndon VA in 2005. The commute to work is so much nicer! I live with my 4 cats (Simon,Zelda,Shelby and Raisin) and my long-haired dachschund Tilly. I enjoy taking Tilly to obedience classes and local dachschund "meet-ups". We are about to start showing in confirmation classes. That should be interesting! I enjoy seeing small mammals, reptiles, birds etc. in addition to dogs and cats. I am very interested in "alternative" or complementary medicine. I took the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society (IVAS) course in 1997 and have been practicing ever since with very encouraging results. I am also studying homeopathy. |
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Kimberly C. Cleland, D.V.M. Associate Veterinarian I am a graduate of the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine and Williams College undergrad (go Ephs!). I live with my husband, son, and three fabulously friendly oversized cats. (I joined GFAH in 2003.) I am particularly interested in pain management (I am a member of the International Veterinary Pain Management Association), anesthesia and caring for older pets. Cats and dogs make up the majority of the patients I treat but I also enjoy seeing exotics. I feel very lucky to have a job where I can help animals (and by extension, their people) feel better. I am fluent in French, and can get by in Mandarin, which was one of my majors. In my spare time I like to read (especially science fiction and fantasy), write letters, and ballroom dance. |
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Greg and I were both looking for jobs at the same time and ended up in between our hometowns of Baltimore and Virginia Beach, respectively. We reside in Leesburg with our pupperkin, Sugar (named after the fateful Sugar Bowl), a Yorkie-Shih Tzu cross, and our four guinea pigs, all rescues, Boris, Bosley, Brewster and Penelope. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, running and heading to the gym with my husband, baking, cross-stitching, cross words and su-do-ku, watching and attending Hokie football games. I am interested in small mammal medicine, in addition to working with cats and dogs. |
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Christine Kellogg, D.V.M. Associate Veterinarian I grew up in Southern California (Santa Barbara), then moved east in 1992 to attend graduate and veterinary school at Ohio State. Since I was young I had always worked with pets, mostly with humane societies helping with adoption programs and special events. I arrived at GFAH as a veterinarian in 2003. In recent years, I have become interested in greyhounds and find their unique medical characteristics to be fascinating, such as 'corn hulling' to remove paw growths to which they are predisposed. Due to this practice, you may hear my coworkers call me "Dr. Cornholio". Apparently "Cornholio" is the hyperactive alter ego of Beavis of the vile 90s cartoon, Beavis and Butthead. I'm so proud. I am intrigued by cultures of the world, and am currently trying my hand in Japanese crafts. Whenever I can, I enjoy traveling to museums worldwide with my husband to look at the latest contemporary art. In addition to my craft-dabbling, I enjoy spending time shopping online for odd items. Included in my collection are an array of various calculator watches and a tofu maker. For physical fitness, I take pleasure in walking on the treadmill with my pug, Milo, trotting at my side. My herd includes my dog Milo (a pug), 5 cats, and a dreamy husband from Omaha, Nebraska. |
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Gregory Lawrence D.V.M. Associate Veterinarian Dr. Greg Lawrence is a native of the Washington D.C. area. He grew up in Maryland, and is a graduate of Towson University. After graduating with a theater degree, he went to work in a wildlife hospital and sanctuary, where he realized his passion for veterinary medicine. He quickly applied, and was accepted, to Ross University on the island of St. Kitts. After 2 1/2 years of life in the Caribbean, he completed his clinical year at the University of Tennessee, in Knoxville. After graduation, Dr. Lawrence practiced for one year in New York City, before returning home to the D.C. area. He has been practicing for several years at another small animal hospital in the Northern Virginia area, before joining GFAH in the summer of 2007. His professional interests include surgery, dentistry, and an especially challenging case. In his spare time, he enjoys yoga, kayaking, scuba diving and discovering anything electronic. He shares his home with two big dogs, Shadow and Ben, and two cats, Maggie and Maude. |
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Licensed Veterinary Technicians Jennifer Keane, L.V.T. Senior Licensed Veterinary Technician & Inventory Specialist I am a licensed veterinary technician who has worked for this great practice since my internship in 1985. I am the liaison for our hospital with pharmaceutical companies and other vendors. A good portion of my time is occupied by keeping medications, foods and supplies in stock. Along with my husband and son, I live on a small farm in Lovettsville where we raise Christmas trees and enjoy the company of many animals. Our menagerie includes: three cats, two horses, two goats (Murray & Toro the lawn mowers), Lucy the one-eyed goose, a duck, turkeys, and chickens. |
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Renee Small, L.V.T. Head Technician I have been with Great Falls Animal Hospital since I was 17 years old. I worked as an assistant part time and then went to NOVA in 1998 to get my Veterinary Technician's license. I enjoy pain management, anesthesia and exotic medicine. I spent many years rescuing rabbits, guinea pigs and ferrets. I now have a small pet farm of goats, chickens, ducks, turkeys and a pet pig. I also have many adopted dogs and cats. I live in Nokesville with my two sons Justin, Brandon and Husband, Joe. |
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Denise Sanchez, L.V.T. Technician Hi, my name is Denise Sanchez. I have worked here since October 2000. I have been working in the animal field since 1997. I graduated from NOVA as a Veterinary Technician in May 2002. I currently share my home with a cat B.J. I like to relax by reading a good book or sitting on the couch with my husband, Juan (who I met when he worked here) watching television. |
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Beth Lannon, L.V.T. Technician As a Licensed Veterinary Technician my main concern is giving your pets the best nursing care I can provide. I know when my animals are sick they are scared and in need of loving hands. I promise I will do my best to give your pets the same comfort and love that I give my own. I joined Great Falls Animal Hospital in April 2000. I worked as Veterinary Assistance for five years before deciding to go back to school and get my Technician's License. Prior to that I spent sixteen years working with computers in "corporate America". I have a degree in computer programming. Prior to that I was a social worker. I'm an excellent cat handler and am frequently called on to work with our most challenging cat patients. But I have an equal love for dogs and I worked at an exotic practice for 6 months so I can treat your birds, rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, and reptiles too. I also belonged to the Wildlife Rescue League for several years specializing in waterfowl and songbirds. I am a member the Veterinary Medical Assistant Team (VMAT) and the National Veterinary Response Team (NVRT). These teams serve as first responders during emergencies and disasters such as Hurricane Katrina and 9/11 to ensure that pets, livestock, zoo animals and wildlife are cared for during a crisis. I live with my husband, Russell and our two kitties, Midnite and Tomi in Reston Virginia. |
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Mary Portelly L.V.T. Technician After 20 years working as a Software Engineer for various Telecoms companies, I decided it was time do something I feel passionately about ... so I went back to school to become a Veterinary Technician and graduated in May 2007. I started working at GFAH in February 2006 and completed my internship in the summer of 2006. I love working at GFAH and find everyone to be supportive and helpful as I am learning all the new skills I need. I was born in England and moved to this country in 1988. I live in Reston with my husband, Ken, our dogs, Troop (a sweet lab mix), and Casper (weird husky mix) and two cockatiels. In my spare time, I enjoy volunteering for animal welfare organizations to help homeless dogs, swimming and taking our dogs to a Dog Park. |
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Betty Rowe Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist Hi. My name is Betty Rowe and I have been an assistant at Great Falls Animal Hospital since July 1989. I live in Burkittsville, MD. with my animal family of five. I have two beautiful cats Maizie and Abby and a retired thoroughbred horse, names "No Regrets", whom I enjoyed showing as a hunter for 20 years. I share most of my time with two rescued mixed breed dogs Torie and Libby. I enjoy training and competing with them in NADAC Agility (a sport in which I direct them through an ostable course for both spped and accuracy). When not competing, we enjoy walking and hiking. I also like to read or garden while they play in the yard. |
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Karen Bracken-Penley Hospital Administrator I started working here in 1982 while still in high school. You can find me in reception helping clients, assisting doctors with patients, helping employees with questions, or paying the bills to keep the hospital running. My husband, Harold, and I live in Berryville and share our home with four beasts: Jolie, a mixed breed, Nemo a yellow Lab, Fergus a black Lab. We are raising Fergus for Guiding Eyes for the Blind. We have raised six puppies GEB and they are currently working guide dogs enabling visually impaired people to have more freedom. When not at work or working with one of our dogs I enjoy riding motorcycles (I have a Harley Davidson 883 Sportster), gardening, entertaining and reading. |
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Lisa Forgrave Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist Hi! My name is Lisa. I have been employed at GFAH since September 1991. I am an avid birdwatcher, an interest that I share with my four cats, Chiquita, Leo, Simba, and Tuesday. I enjoy hiking, especially with my Labrador, Oso, and Golden, Pete. While we are out on the trails my house is guarded by a Toy Poodle, Grace, and a terrier, Jake. I am also involved in cat rescue, helping to direct the cat adoption program at the hospital. |
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Barbara Johnson Receptionist I developed a love for pets at an early age and I have worked with animals, in various capacities, since 1979. While volunteering in cat rescue/adoption, I met a fellow cat lover who became my husband on May 8, 2004. The veterinarians of Great Falls Animal Hospital have treated my pets for over 15 years so joining the staff as a receptionist in 1996 was a logical choice. I love animals and have three dogs, two cats, one "step-cat" and a hamster, all of whom were rescued. I am a lifelong resident of the Northern Virginia area. |
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Leanne Swisher Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist I joined the Great Falls Animal Hospital team in October 2001. I started working with animals when I was still in high school, volunteering at Frying Pan Park several afternoons a week. Working closely with the farm staff and the hands on training was a fantastic way to learn about how much goes into taking care of all animals, farm or family friends. I was bitten by the animal bug in 1996 and haven't been able to recover since. I'm a single mother to a beautiful angel who was born August 2007. She enjoys animals as much as I do if not more. Between being a mother, an animal lover and helping others, I stay pretty busy. My daughter and I share our home with 2 adorable cats and soon hope to add a canine companion to our happy family. |
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Karen Van Es Receptionist Hi, I'm Karen # 2! I came to GFAH as a part-time veterinary assistant after being a client since January 1990. I currently share my home with an orange tabby and a rescued Labrador Retriever. For many years I have been engaged in feral cat rescue. In addition to animal welfare and preservation, my interests include travel, foreign languages, audio books. |
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David Raynor Veterinary Assistant I have been with GFAH since October 1995, currently on a part-time basis. I have been working with animals since 1984. I enjoy working with all types of animals, especially cats, rodents and birds. I raise and show Persian cats and travel all over the continental United State exhibiting them. I am also involved in feline rescue, particularly Persians and Himalayans. |
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Mike Chew Veterinary Assistant I have worked at GFAH since March 1996. I love working with the animals and the staff. I am living in Manassas with my lovely wife, Nikki. |
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Mohamed Bashir Veterinary Assistant Before coming to the United States I was a large and farm animal veterinarian in Sudan. I immigrated to the United States in 1997. I first settled in North Carolina working at a small animal practice there. I moved to this area May 1998, and found another family at GFAH. Working in a small animal practice is a great, wonderful new experience. I enjoy watching Animal Planet and wildlife shows. I also love to play and watch soccer. I have a gorgeous wife, Nagla, and 3 beautiful children, Leena, Noon, and Ahmed. |
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Scott Retter Veterinary Assistant I started here in October 2002. I have worked in the pet industry for the previous two years. Before that I was a painter. I grew up with a house full of pets, so it was easy for me to get into veterinary medicine. My wife, Nancy, and I have three kids, our son Irie, our daughter Althea, and our youngest son, Eli. When not spending time with my kids I enjoy camping, soccer and football. |
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Nick Reimuller Veterinary Assistant Hi, my name is Nick Reimuller. I have been working at GFAH since December of 2002. I live in Reston with my wife, Jamie, and our three children, Carrie, Tyler & Riley. We share our home with three Pit Bulls Tank, Diva, and Abel. I also have a very chubby cat named Punkin. When I am not working or in class I enjoy walking my dogs, cheering for my Redskins, playing basketball, football, and golf, and working on my 1974 Ford Bronco. |
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Nathan Stocks Veterinary Assistant My name is Nathan Stocks; I have been an employee of Great Falls Animal Hospital since October 2001. I just recently got married to a wonderful woman, who I happened to meet here at the hospital. She is also a Veterinarian who graduated from the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine with Dr. Sochurek. We currently have two birds, two cats, and two dogs at home so, all in all our lives tend to revolve around animals! I’m lucky enough that Great Falls allows me to work part time so I can finish my Bachelors degree in healthcare management at GMU. |
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Jenny Meyers Veterinary Assistant Hi, I have been with GFAH since September 2003. Working with animals runs in my family as my great grandfather preferred working with animals as a veterinarian in Quakertown, PA. My aunt, Barbara Mackey has worked here, now "behind the scenes" since 1991 and I have worked along side my lovely little brother, Sean since he started in July 2004. GFAH has taken care of my family's animals since the good old days dating back to 1963 and we wouldn't have it any other way. In my spare time [or even when I'm on the clock] you can find me singing whether you want me to or not, doing karaoke up at the Old Brogue and enjoying most forms of art, reading, writing, camping, music, video games and most importantly, spending time with family and friends. I share a lovely house in Ashburn with my two cats, Bella & Cujo, my three roommates, and a dog mate, Bender who is an Australian Cattle dog. I also enjoy visiting my parents' menagerie of 4 cats [Fival, Phoebe, Fidget and Pete] and Border Collie, Katie as much as I can. If I ever leave here, I hope you will find me on IMDB.com with my resume including some form for performing art under my belt! |
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Cara Scarano Veterinary Assistant I am the newest member of the GFAH family, having started here in Aug. 2005. I have five years experience working with mammals, pocket pets and reptiles. I truly enjoy helping animals. I am a newlywed and love to spend my free time hiking, camping & playing Frisbee with my husband. When I am not outdoors, I enjoy spending time with my two cats (Zoe & Ophelia) and my snake (Albacus). |
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Tracy Kiser Veterinary Assistant Hi, I'm Tracy Kiser and I have worked at Great Falls Animal Hospital since 1992. I live in Herndon with my husband Dave, my Shepard mix Daisy and my Cockatiel Nacha. In my free time I like to read, go on hikes with my husband and dog, swim and cook. |
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Joanne Fujito Veterinary Assistant After trillions of dollars spent at Va Tech for my double major in Human Services and Psychology (class of '05), I conveniently decided that neither of my majors interested me career-wise. While I was trying to figure out my life's calling, my dog at the time had gotten kennel cough from the dog park and needed a vet appointment. Impressed with the facility and staff, I quickly applied for a job here at GFAH and started in July of 2006. I am now paving a new career path in veterinary medicine! I am a single mother of one boy, Tino (born 4/05) and two girls, Pancake (born '02ish) and Cookiepants (born '94). Tino is a Jack Russell Terrier who believes he rules the world. He never ceases to entertain me with his troublemaker personality and silly antics. Pancake is my sweet retriever mix that I got from a pound in Southwest Va in exchange for a $10 bill. She possesses the uncanny ability to eat faster than anything in the world. Cookie is my one-eyed pirate pug matriarch who makes the best noises. People may say that I rescued these dogs, but I believe it is the other way around. These furry members of my family provide me with unconditional love whether I demand it or not. Also, dear to my heart is my first dog Ricky, a beagle mix who has been in the sky since 2007. |
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Autumn McPherson Veterinary Assistant Autumn grew up in Gainesville, FL then moved to Columbus, OH during her freshman year of high school. Most of her experience has been in various sorts of management. However, her passion is to one day become a veterinarian. For the mean time autumn enjoys her work hear at GFAH gaining experience. In addition to her pet sitting job with All Friends Pet Care, Autumn also has 4 pets, three cats (Casper, Dexter and Pyewacket), in addition to Abby her Doberman Pincher puppy who has resided with them since October 2006. |
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Aaran Koutoulakos Veterinary Assistant I am one of the newest smiling faces at GFAH (Aug. 2007). I have worked in various animal hospitals in the metropolitan area. I have a great love for animals as well as their individualized needs. I have extensive experience in animal health care and am currently enrolled in classes to become a Licensed Veterinary Technician. |
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Arika Orozco Veterinary Assistant After managing a kennel in my home state of Texas for a couple of years, I moved to D.C. and GFAH in late summer of 2007. While I like all animals, I am especially fond of large dogs and horses. I live in NE D.C. with my fantastic husband, Joe and our wonderful, spoiled dogs Addie, a Border collie mix and Gator, a German shepherd. |
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Sarah Sherrow Veterinary Assistant Hi, my name is Sarah. I have been @ GFAH since September 2004. I have always been surrounded by animals of all sizes. I have four cats, Pippa a Bengal, Potsy is my ½ feral “ghost” kitty, Bouncer the biter and Hidey Doo’s the other ghost kitty. I love dogs but currently do not have the time to give to one. I am known around the hospital as the “cat whisperer” and the future “crazy cat lady.” In my free time I like to paint, draw, DJ, and travel. I plan on being a graphic designer when I grow up. Until then you will find me most afternoons petting the cats upfront in our adoption center. |
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Nori Parker Greetings! I joined the GFAH family in November 2008. Prior to that I worked for several years in retail and office management. I have been living in the Northern Virginia area since 2000 and have finally admitted that, yes, this is home. I share my home currently with my roommate and her keeshond, my neurotic terrier mix Bodhi, and two handsome "older gentlemen" cats, Ozzy and Connery. In addition to my furry children, I also own 4 blue tongue skinks, 2 bearded dragons, one frog-eyed gecko, one ball python, and one turtle. I have always loved animals of every species and look forward to having an enormous amount of land and a huge house so that I can rescue every single one that comes my way. :) When I am not working, I enjoy hiking, romping and splashing with my doggie, camping, road trips (especially to the beach), reading, singing and dancing. |
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Amy Tapia I worked part time at GFAH in 2008 for three months, and I missed the team here so much I recently returned full time! I have had a passion for animals since I was very young, often "fixing" my injured cats when they got into a tussle with another cat in the neighborhood. I finally decided to make a career out of it in 2008, beginning as a receptionist for an emergency clinic. I then transitioned to an assistant in a primary care practice to help me learn the basics of veterinary medicine. I am now working on completing my core classes in order to begin the Technician program at NOVA this coming fall. I have had a number of different pets throughout my life including dogs, cats, fish, chinchillas, bearded dragons, guinea pigs, and hamsters. Currently my boyfriend and I are the proud owners of four cats: Cole, Mittens, Tigger, and Gabby. |
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Mason (Hospital Cat) I am a white and orange cat. My job is to look after the hospital, reassure the patients, give cat therapy to the staff when they get stressed and clean up any cat or dog food that accidentally falls on the floor. Sometimes I am pro-active and reach into occupied cages to clean up the food before it reaches the floor. I am a very smart cat. I know how to sit and lie down on command(well most of the time- I am a cat after all!). |
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