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.

Dr. Gardner- Medical Director
- Dr. Gardner- Medical Director
Kate Gardner
Medical Director
Veterinary School: Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine

Kate Gardner was raised in Howard County, Maryland, the youngest of four sisters. She obtained her undergraduate and veterinary degrees in Blacksburg at Virginia Tech and the VA-MD Regional College ...
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Greg Swieter
Associate Veterinarian
Veterinary School: Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine

Dr. Swieter joined the VCA University Veterinary Clinic team as full time Associate Veterinarian in July after graduating from the VA-MD Regional College of Veterinary Medicine in May of 2012. ...
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David E. Jackson
- David E. Jackson
David E. Jackson
Staff Veterinarian
Veterinary School: University of Pennsylvania

We are saddened to say that Dr. Jackson passed away on 4/14/12. Please keep his family and our team in your thoughts during this difficult time.

Please visit http://inmemoryofdoctorj.wordpress.com

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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 at 703-385-1054. If it is after hours, please contact one of the following nearby emergency care clinics.