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Founders |
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Dr. Mark Johnson
After leaving Lima Senior High School in Lima,
Ohio, Dr. Johnson attended the Ohio State University and
then entered the College of Veterinary Medicine after
only two years of pre-veterinary studies. After graduating
in 1969 as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, he went to
Virginia to acquire practical experience. Concurrently,
while practicing, he has taken advanced studies and received
certification in soft tissue surgery, orthopedic surgery,
and internal medicine theriogenology.
After a few years of working with veterinarians in the
Northern Virginia area, he and Dr. Don Powell formed a
partnership and converted an old church building into
a veterinary hospital—a practice that has grown
to become what is now Pender Veterinary Centre. Dr. Johnson
helped found and fund “Pets on Wheels,” which
provides pet visits to nursing homes throughout the state
of Virginia. He also produced and anchored a seven-part
cable TV series, “The Pet Counselor.”
In addition to professional interests, Dr. Johnson has
been active in his community, leading Cub Scouts, coaching
Little League, helping in 4-H, and being very active in
his church. Dr. Johnson and his wife, Mary, have two children.
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Dr. Donald Powell
Dr. Powell was born and raised on the eastern
shore in Laurel, Delaware. During high school, he was
senior class president, co-captain of the football and
basketball teams, and was awarded all conference 1st team
and all eastern shore 1st team in football. After high
school, Dr. Powell attended the University of Delaware
on a football scholarship. He graduated in 1965 with a
B.A. in biology and a minor in chemistry.
He then went on to attend Cornell University Veterinary
School and graduated in 1969. Dr. Powell was elected into
the honor society for academic achievement—“Phi
Zeta”—and at graduation received the Merck
Veterinary Manual Award. With his partner, Dr. Mark Johnson,
he founded Pender Veterinary Clinic in the summer of 1971.
The business now operates under corporate name of Pender
Veterinary Centre, Ltd.
Dr. Powell has been married to his high school sweetheart,
Rita Littleton Powell, for 42 years. His other interests
include singing, church, tennis, physical fitness, reading,
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| Our
Doctors |
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Dr. Carole Richards
Dr. Richards joined the staff of Pender Veterinary Centre in June of 2007. She earned a B.S. in Biology from Eureka College in 2003 and her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Cornell University in 2007.Her professional interests include dentistry and exotic medicine, surgery, and critical care. |
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Dr. Julie Brown
Dr. Brown joined Pender Veterinary Centre in 2005. She holds a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Cornell University. Dr. Brown’s special interests include internal medicine, emergency and critical care, ultrasonography, and soft tissue surgery. |
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Dr. Jody Clarke
Dr. Clarke joined Pender Veterinary Centre in 1987. She
earned degrees from Duke University in Zoology and Boston
University in Marine Biology before entering the Veterinary
College at Virginia Tech, where she earned her Doctorate
of Veterinary Medicine in 1987. Dr. Clarke’s has
a special interest in internal medicine and feline medicine—feline
geriatrics in particular. |
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Dr. Patrick Denney
Dr. Denney serves as Chief of Staff, Surgery, for Pender Veterinary Centre. He has been with Pender Veterinary Centre since
1985. He holds a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from
the Iowa State College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Denney
has a special interest in surgery, and he has received
special training in laser surgery, arthroscopy, and microvascular
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Dr. Julia Finlayson
Dr. Finlayson joined the staff of Pender Veterinary Centre
in 1989. She earned her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine
from the Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine.
Dr. Finlayson has a special interest in internal medicine
and geriatric medicine. |
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Dr. Jennifer
Heatherly
Dr. Heatherly joined Pender Veterinary Centre in 2001.
She received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from
the University of Georgia in 2001. Dr. Heatherly’s
professional interests include dermatology, feline medicine,
and pediatrics. |
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Dr. Peter Hyatt
Dr. Hyatt joined the staff of Pender Veterinary Centre
in 1996. He earned his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine
from Tufts University and also holds a degree in animal
science from Cornell University. Dr Hyatt’s professional
interests include animal reproduction and ultrasonography. |
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Dr. Cory Kleinmann
Dr. Kleinmann joined the staff of Pender Veterinary Centre in 2006. She majored in Zoology at the University of Wisconsin and went on to earn her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Wisconsin. Her professional interests include internal medicine, behavior, and wellness care. |
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Dr. Jennifer Lauer
Dr. Lauer joined the staff of Pender Veterinary Centre in 2007. She received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from The Ohio State University. She also earned a BS in Biology/Pre-veterinary Medicine from Clarion University of PA. Dr. Lauer's professional interests include emergency, critical care, and internal medicine. |
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Dr. Kristy Meivogel
Dr. Meivogel joined the staff of Pender Veterinary Centre in 2007. She holds a B.S. in Biology from Florida State University and earned her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from The Ohio State University. Dr. Meivogel's professional interests include internal medicine, dermatology, soft tissue surgery, and behavior. |
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Dr. Eric Newhart
Dr. Newhart joined the staff of Pender Veterinary Centre in 2008. He earned a B.S. in Management from George Mason University and his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine. His professional interests include surgery, exotic animal medicine, and emergency medicine. |
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Dr. Susanne Padilla
Dr. Padilla joined the staff of Pender Veterinary Centre in 2005. She received a degree in Zoology and her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from North Carolina State University. Dr. Padilla's professional interests include dermatology, ultrasonography, feline medicine, and exotic animal medicine. |
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Dr. Ann Planeta
Dr. Planeta joined the staff of Pender Veterinary Centre in 2008. She earned a B.S. in Biology from the University of Maryland at College Park and a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Cornell University. Her professional interests include internal medicine, emergency and critical care, physical therapy, and exotics. |
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Dr. Jenna Randall-Smith
Dr. Randall-Smith joined the staff of Pender Veterinary Centre in 2008. She received a B.S. in Animal Bioscience from The Pennsylvania State University and earned her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from The Ohio State University. Her professional interests include surgery, emergency medicine and critical care, and internal medicine. |
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Dr. Grant Richards
Dr. Richards joined the staff of Pender Veterinary Centre in 2007. He holds a B.S. in Biological Science from Florida State University and a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Cornell University. His professional interests include emergency/critical care medicine and internal medicine. |
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Dr. Andrew Roark
Dr. Roark joined the staff of Pender Veterinary Centre in 2008. In addition to a B.S. in Biology from Davidson College, he holds a Master’s degree in Zoology and a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Florida. Dr. Roark’s professional interests include surgery, neurology and dermatology. |
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Dr. Elissa Thorndike
Dr. Thorndike has been on the staff of Pender Veterinary
Centre since 2001. She earned her Doctorate of Veterinary
Medicine from Colorado State University in 2000 and completed
an internship at South Paws Veterinary Referral Center.
She also holds a degree in geography from the University
of Delaware. Dr. Thorndike’s special interests include
internal medicine, ophthalmology, and surgery. |
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Dr. Andrew Voell
Dr. Voell joined Pender Veterinary Centre in 1991. He
received his B.S. from Texas A&M University and his
Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Cornell University.
Dr. Voell’s interests include ophthalmology, ultrasonography,
and cardiology. He has also gained additional education
and expertise in field of laser surgery. |
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Dr. Cameron Pickett Weber
Dr. Pickett Weber joined Pender Veterinary Centre in July 2005. In 1999, she graduated from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and a minor in German Studies. She earned her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine in 2005. Her primary interests include internal medicine, physical therapy and the human-animal bond. |
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Dr. Lindsay Whisher
Dr. Whisher joined the staff of Pender Veterinary Centre in 2008. She holds a B.S. in Biology and a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine, both from Cornell University. Her professional interests include internal medicine, oncology, and emergency/critical care. |
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Dr. Lynne Zelinsky
Dr. Zelinsky joined the staff of Pender Veterinary Centre in 2006. She holds a B.S. in Animal Science from the University of New Hampshire and a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Cornell University. Her professional interests include emergency medicine and critical care, internal medicine, oncology, soft tissue surgery, and ultrasonography.
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| Veterinary
Technicians and Veterinary Nurses |
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| Our veterinary technicians
and veterinary nurses are instrumental in providing the
highest quality veterinary care to your pet. The technicians
work closely with the veterinarians to provide diagnostic
care, hospitalization treatment, as well as routine services
such as vaccines. Our technicians are also on staff 24
hours a day to provide care for hospitalized animals,
as well as provide advice to our clients. |
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| Client
Service Representatives |
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| Our client service representatives
are the front line of customer service at Pender Veterinary
Centre. Whether they are checking you in for an appointment,
answering your phone call, or scheduling a future appointment,
the client service representatives strive to ensure that
your experience at Pender Veterinary Centre is a smooth
and pleasant one. |
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| Veterinary
Assistants |
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| Our assistants play
a behind-the-scenes but equally vital role in providing
your pet the best possible care. Assistants are responsible
for walking dogs, ensuring all animals have food and water,
as well as keeping our facilities sparkling. They also
provide hands-on assistance to the doctors and veterinary
technicians in administering the highest quality veterinary
care for your pet. |
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