Meet Our Doctors & Staff...

Dr. Jerry Hinn, DVM

Dr. Jerry Hinn is a Virginia native, and has been in veterinary practice in Northern Virginia for over thirty-five years. He received his Bachelors degree from Virginia Tech and his Veterinary degree from the University of Georgia. His special interests include surgery, veterinary dentistry, birds and exotic pet care. In addition to local and national veterinary associations including the Virginia Board of Veterinary Medicine, he also holds membership in the Critical Care Society. Dr. Hinn and his wife, Georgia, have two adult children and live in Mount Vernon with their cat, Purry. (Dr. Hinn with Rachel, the hospital cat).

Dr. Karen Davis, DVM

Originally from the Washington, D.C., Maryland suburbs, Dr. Karen Davis graduated summa cum laude with a degree in Biology from the University of Maryland. She then graduated from the University of Florida's College of Veterinary Medicine in 1981. Her special interests include surgery and anesthesia. Dr. Davis lives in Mount Vernon with her husband, Rick, two teenage children, two Cavalier King Charles Spaniels named Sophie and Annabelle, and two cats. (Dr. Davis with Kinsey).

Dr. Elizabeth Embree, DVM

Dr. Elizabeth Embree grew up in beautiful Springfield, VA. After graduating from Virginia Tech with an Honors Baccalaureatte in Biology and minors in History and Chemistry, she attended and graduated from the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine. While in veterinary school, she assisted with an oral-rabies vaccine pilot program in Fairfax County . Her interests include exotics and surgery. Elizabeth lives in Alexandria with her husband, Mike, and a menagerie of pets. (Pictured: Dr. Embree with Elmo).

Dr. Margie Ward, DVM

Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Dr. Ward graduated from the University of Iowa with a Bachelor's in Biology before continuing to graduate from the University of Georgia in 2009. Her interests include soccer, cooking and any activity that involves enjoying the great outdoors. Dr. Ward currently lives in the Belle Haven area with her Border Collie Mix, Murphy and her cat, Bailey. (Pictured: Dr. Ward with Murphy)

Cheryl Porter, LVT

A graduate of East Texas State University and Northern Virginia Community College Veterinary Technician Program, Cheryl began working at Fort Hunt Animal Hospital in 1990. Her professional interests include avian medicine, anesthesia and dentistry. Personal interests include enjoying and caring for her numerous dogs, cats, birds, goats and fish. In her free time, Cheryl enjoys gardening, kayaking, camping and other outdoor activities. (Pictured: Cheryl with Elvis).

Susan Hmara, LVT & Assistant Manager

Susan Hmara graduated from Radford University in 1994 with a B.S. in Biology and a minor in Chemistry. She then went on to Northern Virginia 's Veterinary Technician program and graduated as a Licensed Veterinary Technician in 1998. She has worked for Dr. Hinn for over 15 years and loves her job. Her special interests include dentistry, anesthesia and critical care. She lives in Springfield with her husband, son, and two Labrador Retrievers, Frankie and Lola, who are named after characters in a Jimmy Buffet song. (Pictured: Susan with Frankie)

Cathleen Luce, LVT

A native of the Philadelphia area, Cathleen earned her degree in Veterinary Technology in 1988 from Harcum College in Bryn Mawr , Pennsylvania . She spent the early part of her career at the Veterinary Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in the section of Anesthesia, where she developed a love for anesthesia and teaching. Cathleen resides in Clifton, VA , with her husband, daughter, 3 cats, Kelly, Emma and Gandalf and a Macaw named Sarge. (Pictured: Cathleen with Schooner)

Sherry Holmes, LVT & Manager

A California native, Sherry grew up in beautiful Monterey. She received her Associates Degree in Animal Health Technology from Hartnell College in Salinas and joined our staff in the Fall of '07. Recently, Sherry passed the Veterinary Technician national exam making her our newest Licensed Veterinary Tech. She enjoys cooking, particularly sushi, and makes a wicked awesome artichoke dip. She lives in Alexandria with her husband and cat, Winston Montgomery III. (Pictured: Sherry with Winston)

Jessie Beard, Shift Supervisor & Veterinary Assistant

Jessie Beard has worked at Fort Hunt for over 9 years. She received her Associates Degree in Applied Sciences in December 2009. Her interests include dentistry, client education and “pocket pets” – especially those that are cute, small and fuzzy. Jessie lives in Alexandria with her fiancee, two Beagles, two cats and one hamster. She is currently planning a June 2010 wedding. (Pictured: Jessie with Vicki).

R. DeLeo, Veterinary Assistant

Roxan has been working at Fort Hunt for 20 years. We call her the "cat whisperer" because of the special calming influence she has on our more "excitable" feline patients. She loves cats, Pit-bulls and Min Pins. Additional interests include karate and gourmet foods. Roxan lives in Alexandria with her family and pets. (Pictured: Baby Hoppi).

Melissa Rubesch, Veterinary Assistant

A native of West Virginia , Missy has been working at Fort Hunt for over 5 years. She began as morning kennel assistant but through hard work and her diligence to learn, she has become a valued member of the Veterinary Assistant team. Missy lives in Alexandria with her family, a dog named Hunny and two cats, Rufus and Socrates, the “giant” cat. (Pictured: Missy's son Ronny and Hunny).

Pam Quinones, Veterinary Assistant

Pam graduated Magna Cum Laude from Northern Virginia Community College with an Associates Degree in Emergency Medical Technology. After working for several years as a paramedic in Northern Virginia, she joined our staff in the Summer of '07, where she found our patients to be cuter and lighter than their human counterparts. She enjoys Coen Brothers' films and maintains an extensive but useless database of movie lines and scenes in her head. She lives with her husband and three cats in Alexandria. (Pictured: Her newest edition, Chester.)

Shannon Rohr, Veterinary Assistant

Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Shannon joined the Fort Hunt team in September 2008. Shannon is currently majoring in business at the University of Phoenix in their online program. Shannon enjoys working most with our "pocket pets" and avian patients. When she isn't at the barn caring for her horse, Studley, she enjoys going to the movies and visiting historical landmarks in and around Virginia. She currently lives in Dumfries with her boyfriend, Paul, and Mae, her 1 year old mutt. (Pictured: Shannon with Studley)

Stephanie Rowe, Veterinary Assistant

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Lisa Kingsley, Veterinary Assistant

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Nekara Allen, Kennel Attendant

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