VRCC is unusual among critical care and emergency centers in that all departments are part of one practice. The care your pet receives is well coordinated and the specialists are better able to communicate with one another because they are all in one building, working side by side for your pet’s well being.
Only those certified by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine are Diplomates of the ACVIM and can be called a specialistVeterinary professionals who work at VRCC include the following:
• Veterinary Internal Medicine
Edward A. Fallin, DVM, MS
Diplomate ACVIM, Internal Medicine
Education:
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine – Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, Masters of Veterinary Science – Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, Residency – Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine
Memberships:
- American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, American Veterinary Medical Association, Virginia Veterinary Medical Association, Veterinary Cancer Society, Comparative Respiratory Society.
Professional & Personal interests:
- Oncological clinical trials, cardiology, endoscopy, and ultrasound. When he is not busy helping treat patients at VRCC, he enjoys coaching soccer and farming.
Lynn Harpold, MS, DVM
Diplomate ACVIM, Internal Medicine
Education:
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine – Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, Internship – Colorado State University College, Masters in Biochemistry at University of Maryland, Medicine Residency – University of Tennessee
Memberships:
- American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, American Veterinary Medical Association, Virginia Veterinary Medical Association
Professional Interests:
- In addition to her interest in general internal medicine, Dr. Harpold is also interested and well-versed in canine agility and tracking.
Lori Rios, PhD, DVM
Diplomate ACVIM, Internal Medicine
Education:
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine – University of Tufts, Internship – University of Tufts, Medicine Residency – University of Georgia, PhD – Psychology – Virginia Commonwealth University
Memberships:
- APA, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, American Association of Feline Practitioners
Professional Interests:
- Dr. Rios has a special interest in feline internal medicine, immunology and hematology, and gastroenterology.
ECVS is the European College of Veterinary Surgeons
• Veterinary Surgery
Peter B. Trevor, BVSc, MS, MRCVS
Diplomate ACVS, Diplomate ECVS
Education:
- Veterinary degree – University of Pretoria, South Africa, Internship – Texas A&M, Masters Degree – Virginia Tech, Surgical Residency – Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine
Memberships:
- American College of Veterinary Surgeons, Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, American Veterinary Medical Association, Virginia Veterinary Medical Association, Society for Veterinary Soft Tissue Surgery, Veterinary Othopedic Society, European College of Veterinary Surgeons
Professional & Personal Interests:
- Dr. Trevor’s professional interests include all aspects of orthopedic, soft tissue and neurologic surgery, including ligament reconstruction, total hip replacement, and plastic and reconstructive surgery. Born and raised in central and southern Africa, he spends his spare time farming and raising Red Angus cattle.
Only those certified by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons are Diplomates of the ACVS and can be called a specialistJennifer Lang, DVM
Practice limited to surgery
Education:
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Ohio State University – Internship and Residency, MedVet Medical Cancer Centers for Pets, Columbus Ohio
Memberships:
- American Veterinary Medical Association
Professional & Personal Interests:
- Dr. Lang’s professional interests include general soft tissue, oncologic, minimally invasive, and neurosurgery. She enjoys travel and spending time with her family.
•Veterinary Emergency Care
Olga van Beek, DVM
Practice Limited to Emergency & Critical Care
Education:
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine – Virginia Tech
Memberships:
- American Veterinary Medical Association, Virginia Veterinary Medical Association, Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society
Professional & Personal Interests:
- Dr. van Beek’s focus is on emergency medicine. She spends her spare time gardening, playing soccer, and spending time with her children and family pets.
Nadine Farber, DVM
Practice Limited to Emergency & Critical Care
Education:
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine – Ohio State University
Memberships:
- American Veterinary Medical Association, Virginia Veterinary Medical Association, Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society
Professional & Personal Interests:
- A native of New Jersey, Dr. Farber specializes in emergency medicine, and she has practiced emergency care ever since receiving her DVM in 1999.
Meredith Jones, DVM
Practice Limited to Emergency & Critical Care
Education:
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Memberships:
- American Veterinary Medical Association, Virginia Veterinary Medical Association, Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society
Alli Schnurrer, DVM
Practice Limited to Emergency & Critical Care
Education:
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Memberships:
- American Veterinary Medical Association, Virginia Veterinary Medical Association, Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society
• Small Animal Rehabilitation
Kimberly Darling
Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner
Education:
- Graduate from N. Virginia Community College with an Associates degree in Veterinary Science. Certified in Canine Rehabilitation from University of Tennessee.
• Licensed Veterinary Technicians
We are the only area veterinary hospital and critical care center with twenty-one Licensed Veterinary Technicians, which assures professional around-the-clock care for your pet. Our team includes veterinary technicians who have completed specialty certification in anesthesia, emergency and critical care, and canine rehabilitation. Our commitment to excellence is second to none.
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VRCC is located right off 288 near Short Pump in the west end of Richmond, VA -
