Ali joined our team as an intern to complete her Veterinary Assistant Certification Program, but she did so well that she was offered a permanent position upon her graduation. She has become a fixture in our clinic as a full-time assistant and our trainer to new employees. Ali shares her home with a Staffy/Bulldog mix named Cruz, Wilson the Tabby Cat, her son, and her husband. She has never met a puppy or kitty she didn’t like!

You may start to notice a little bit less of Ali in the examination rooms these days, as she has transitioned into our office manager. Having been with us a number of years and helping to train staff, Ali decided to get a bit more involved with the “behind the scenes” operations. Don’t worry – she’ll never be too far from a cute pet!

Ali always tries to pet every dog and cat that walks through the door. All pets are “puppies and kitties” to her. In addition to loving all things that bark and purr, she continuously shares her knowledge with all the new employees of our hospital, helping to raise not only knowledgeable staff members but also staff members that are just as compassionate and loving towards pets as she is. 

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.

Bio coming soon!

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

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.

Jamie is a lifelong resident of Hampton Roads. A self-proclaimed homebody, Jamie mostly loves to stay in, dancing and singing to K-pop with her teen daughters. Her home is filled with giant dogs, several cats, a talkative cockatiel, reptiles, and arachnids. She has a background in, and huge passion for, tarantula husbandry & breeding. In her free time, you’ll find her reading Marvel comics, watching anime, antiquing, or flipping logs in the forest to find bugs. She aspires to learn a little bit of every aspect of vet med for a well-rounded understanding. Her favorite part of her job is taking care of boarding pets entrusted to the clinic’s care. Jamie is currently working toward her certification in assisting and loves to interact with clients and patients, alike. If you see her working the Reception counter, tell her a dad joke. She’s an easy laugh!

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.

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.