Two of the Cutest Blood Donors EVER!

Check out this picture of Missy and Kona enjoying a break from the summer heat by hiking on the C & O canal near Sharpsburg.  Missy and Kona belong to Barb, one of our receptionists! They also participate in our blood donor program here at VCA VRA!

Categories: dogs, Our Team

Welcome Dr. Chris Gauthier!

We are thrilled to introduce our new surgeon Dr. Chris Gauthier! We are confident that he will be a wonderful addition to our hospital. Check out his bio below!

Christopher M. Gauthier, DVM, MS, MSM (Practice Limited to Surgery)

Small Animal Surgeon

Dr. Gauthier earned his veterinary degree from the University of Florida in 2010. Afterwards, he completed an internship at Tufts University, a surgical internship at the VCA Animal Specialty Center of South Carolina, and a small animal surgery residency at Colorado State University.  Dr. Gauthier’s special interests include: minimally invasive surgery, orthopedics, wound management, and surgical oncology.  Outside of the hospital, he enjoys spending time with his wife Zahra, dog Madeline, and cat Milton.  His hobbies include SCUBA diving, traveling, cooking, and beer brewing.

Categories: Our Team

VCA VRA Semi-Annual Hospital Meeting August 2015

We had one of our semi-annual hospital meetings this past Saturday. It was great to see so many of our awesome employees together at the same time! These meetings are a great way to keep our entire staff updated on any changes, celebrate successes for the hospital, and meet our new hires.

Categories: Our Team

A Visit to Pea Patch Island

Recently, two of VRA’s technicians, Ana Bruder and Jackie Vidal, took a day trip to Pea Patch Island in Delaware. This island is home to Fort Delaware, a Union fortress built in 1859 and is only accessible by ferry. Fort Delaware protected the ports of Wilmington and Philadelphia and was also used to house Confederate prisoners of war.

In addition to the Fort, Pea Patch Island is a summer home to nine different species of herons, egrets, and ibis. The remote marshes provide an outstanding habitat for one of the largest wading bird nesting areas on the East Coast.

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Meet the Intern: Dr. Leilani Marsh

Dr. Leilani Marsh grew up traveling around the US, but has always called her home Hawaii. She received her BS in Animal Science with a Minor in Chemistry at the University Of Illinois at Urbana/Champaign. After working as a veterinary technician for two years, she traveled to the beautiful island of St. Kitts to attend Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. Leilani completed her clinical year of veterinary school at Auburn University, and graduated in January 2015 with a Doctor in Veterinary Medicine.

 Leilani lives with her fiancé, Francis. They have three dogs named Timber, Ruxby, and Yoshi, and one beta fish named Howie. They love going on hikes and traveling whenever they get a chance to see their families. 

Categories: Becoming a Veterinarian, Our Team