Our Team

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 Originally from Washington D.C, Dr. DeAnna graduated from Hollins University, Roanoke, VA, with a B.A in Biology. She earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from St. George's University in Grenada, West Indies. Dr. DeAnna completed her clinical veterinary year as well as an anesthesia internship at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, Knoxville, TN. She then went on to become an Assistant Professor of Clinical Anesthesia and Director of Veterinary Imaging Services. Dr. DeAnna has been certified as a Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner since January 2009 and is experienced in pain management. She has been in general practice for eight years and appreciates getting to know people and understanding the human-animal bond. She is a lifelong equestrian and shares her home with her husband and two sons, along with a dog, two rabbits, and about 18 fish! She is excited to meet you and your animal friends!
 

 Growing up in Washington D.C., Helen has been involved in animal business since her first venture as a dog walker at the age of 12. She graduated from Frostburg University with a B.S., and went on to use her business training managing a canine boarding facility, while volunteering at the National Zoo.  She gained experience educating the public as an interpreter at the kids farm, and she learned animal behavior as a keeper aid in the small mammal house.  She went on to refine her veterinary technical training at Banfield Veterinary Hospital where she worked for three years.  To advance her technical training she joined the team at Friendship Animal Hospital, D.C. There she worked in the urgent care, the physical therapy department, and the oncology department.  She is also a lifelong equestrian and enjoys teaching her young daughter to ride. Her endless patience and communication skills are vital to our practice.  She and her family have one dog and one cat.