Veterinarians

We invite you to explore the biographies of our doctors and learn more about them. Our doctors have a wide variety of backgrounds and interests.

Brant Hassell
- Brant Hassell
Brant Hassell
Medical Director
Veterinary School: University of Florida

Dr. Hassell is a native of sunny Florida and received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Florida. In 2004, he moved to the District and joined the staff of VCA MacArthur as an Associate ...
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Diana Rawstrom
- Diana Rawstrom
Diana Rawstrom
Associate Veterinarian
Veterinary School: University of Pennsylvania

Dr. Rawstrom grew up in northern New Jersey and received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Pennsylvania. Following graduation, she moved to the Seattle area to do a one-year ...
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Our Team

Specialty Care

Sometimes sick or injured pets need the care of a veterinary medical specialist. When that happens, VCA specialty hospitals work closely with the general practitioner veterinarians who refer cases to us in order to provide seamless veterinary care to your pet. When your pet is facing any kind of serious illness or injury, our specialty referral hospitals will provide the compassionate and expert care your beloved pet needs.

Our goal is to make sure that when you and your pet are in need that you have access to board certified specialists who are up to date on the very latest developments in their field. In our state of the art hospitals, our specialists also have access to the most sophisticated diagnostic and treatment tools and techniques from ultrasonography and endoscopy to CAT scans and even MRI.

We have over 40 specialty hospitals across the US so there may be one near you. Our specialized services include: behavior, cardiology, critical care, dentistry, dermatology, integrative medicine, internal medicine, neurology, oncology, ophthalmology, radiology, rehabilitation, reproduction, and surgery.

Emergency Care