Our Team

Ali joined our team 10 years ago as an intern while completing her Veterinary Assistant Certification Program. She quickly proved herself to be a valuable part of our team and was offered a permanent position upon graduation. Over the years, Ali worked her way from veterinary assistant, surgical assistant, reception, to trainer, mentor, and ultimately into management. She has now been a manager with Suffolk Animal Hospital for 8 years and currently serves as our Office Manager.

Although you may see a little less of Ali in the examination rooms these days, her love for our patients hasn’t changed one bit. Her role may have shifted more toward the “behind the scenes” operations of the hospital, but she is never too far away from a wagging tail or a purring kitty. After a decade with our team, Ali knows that keeping a veterinary hospital running smoothly takes more than just medical knowledge—it takes teamwork, compassion, patience, and a whole lot of love for the animals we care for.

Ali shares her home with her husband, her son, Cruz, a Staffy/Bulldog mix, Mina her black cat, and Wilson, her tabby cat. She has never met a puppy or kitty she didn’t like! In fact, all pets are “puppies and kitties” to Ali, regardless of their age.

Ali has always been the person who tries to pet every dog and cat that walks through our doors. Her genuine love for animals is one of the things that has made her such an important part of our hospital. Throughout her years with us, she has also taken great pride in training and mentoring new employees, helping them develop the knowledge, confidence, and compassion needed to care for both our patients and their families.

After 10 years, Ali is still doing what she loves most—helping people, loving animals, supporting her team, and making sure every puppy and kitty that comes through our doors gets a little extra attention. And yes, she will probably still stop what she’s doing to pet your pet. 🐾

Caren has been a resident of Suffolk for most of her life. She shares her home with her husband, twin sons and daughter(when she is home from college!). Her fur-babies include a horse, two dogs, and two cats.

Pam was born and raised in Virginia. She comes to Suffolk Animal Hospital with over 20 years in the veterinary field. Pam loves meeting and getting to know every person and fur baby that comes by. She is obsessed with Shelties!

In Pam’s free time, she likes to relax at home with her nine sweet kitties.

My name is Jasmine, and I’m a dedicated Customer Service Representative at Suffolk Animal Hospital. I take pride in being part of an all-women veterinary team that values compassion, teamwork, and community support. With a strong sense of structure and attention to detail, I strive to provide the best experience possible for every client and their beloved pets. My passion for helping others extends beyond the front desk—it’s rooted in a genuine love for animals and the people who care for them. I’m also a proud rescue pet owner of Max, my spirited 7-year-old Chihuahua, who inspires my work every day. Being part of a veterinary environment where care and empathy are at the forefront motivates me to keep growing both personally and professionally.

Shimene is originally from Northern Virginia and relocated to Chesapeake. She enjoys her job and has a passion for pets and their care. She likes to spend her free time hiking, doing anything on the water, and hanging out with her Dog—Sheldon, a Shorkie and Orange and white Cat- Huckleberry. We are excited that Shimene has been learning and taking on a more active role within the clinic as our Lead Veterinary Assistant. She has always had a great personality that the pets love, and we are sure that she will make you feel right at home as well!

Terisha has been with us as a veterinary assistant for over a year now. She has lived in Hampton Roads all her life. Terisha is passionate about veterinary medicine and all things furry. She loves the clinical laboratory aspects of wellness screenings and sharing her knowledge of preventive care.
Terisha is a bonafide Shih-Tzu mom with an artistic side. She has a pack of Shih-Tzu’s/Shih-Tzu mix fur babies named Duncan, Bentley, Markus, and William. In her free time, she likes knitting/sewing, gardening, pottery, and cooking. Terisha is in school right now pursuing her dream to be a Licensed Veterinary Technician.

Trinity recently joined the team as a kennel assistant and brings a lifelong love for animals to her role. She has always shared her home with pets and currently cares for her beloved Yorkie mix, Max—with plans to expand her furry family in the future. Among her favorite breeds are Pit Bulls, which hold a special place in her heart.

Driven by her passion for animal care and welfare, Trinity will be pursuing higher education in the fall with the goal of becoming a veterinary assistant. She is dedicated to providing attentive, compassionate care to every animal she encounters, ensuring they feel safe and loved during their stay or visit.

While Labs and Retrievers are among her favorite breeds, Skylar says she could never narrow her love for animals down to just one. Her passion for animal care and her desire to help animals’ live happy, healthy lives have inspired her to further her education, with the goal of eventually becoming a veterinary assistant.

Skylar is dedicated to providing every animal in her care with patience, compassion, and attention to their individual needs. She strives to make sure each animal feels safe, comfortable, and well cared for while they are in her care.

Angel is truly the antithesis of his name as he is a feisty feathered friend. He has taken up residence at Suffolk Animal Hospital and is earning his keep as a greeter. Angel enjoys long walks to the end of his perch and throwing lots of seed on the ground. Angel spends his time shredding newspaper and singing us sweet nothings. Don’t let his quiet chirps fool you. He can belt it out when he really wants to.

Sonic is one of the newer additions to the Suffolk Animal Hospital team. After a very brief stint on the racing circuit, he decided that he liked treats, pets, and seeing what kind of trouble he can get into (both at home and at work) much better! When he isn’t putting in the long hours at work keeping all of us safe and monitored (he IS a sighthound, after all), he can be found enjoying curling up on his numerous beds and going for walks to keep track of the squirrels and bunnies in his neighborhood.