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.

Michael Engel
Medical Director
Veterinary School: University of Georgia

Dr. Michael Engel received his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from the University of Georgia in 1981. Dr. Engel has a special interest in birds and exotics and enjoys working with all types of pets. ...
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Kelly Broz
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Kelly Broz
Associate Veterinarian
Veterinary School: University of Missouri

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Randy F. Pinkleton
- Randy F. Pinkleton
Randy Pinkleton
Associate Veterinarian
Veterinary School: University of Georgia

Dr. Pinkleton enjoys small animal medicine and surgery. He has always loved being around, and working with, dogs and cats. He particularly enjoys training beagles. He grew up in Matoaca, Virginia ...
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Jamie Putt
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Jamie Putt
Associate Veterinarian
Veterinary School: Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine

Dr. Putt received her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine. Prior to this she received her Bachelor's degree in Animal Bioscience from Pennsylvania ...
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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

In case of emergency, please call us immediately. If it is after hours, please contact:

VESC 3312 West Cary Street

Richmond, VA 23221 (804) 353-9000

Dogwood Veterinary Emergency & Speciality Center 5918 W. Broad Street

Richmond, VA 23230 (804) 761-4700

VRCC 1596 Hockett Road

Manakin-Sabor 23103 (804) 784-8722