Veterinarians
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Dr. Gouri Krishna, DVM
A 1991 graduate of the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, I have lived and worked in the DC area since 1967. I truly appreciate the value of providing the excellent care and service that ensure a loyal clientele. |
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Dr. Patrick Barnes, DVM
Dr. Patrick Barnes has always had compassion, patience and love for animals and people. He is an older brother to 3 sisters as well as a dog father to 7 adorable Cocker Spaniels and 1 Chihuahua. He is a Maryland/DC native. Dr. Barnes graduated cum laude from North Carolina A&T State University in 2008 with a degree in laboratory animal science and then fulfilled his dream by graduating from Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2012. Dr. Barnes never misses an opportunity to expand his knowledge by attending CE (continuing education) courses and by being a part of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. While at Tuskegee Veterinary School, Dr. Barnes served as a class officer on the executive board, and was a member of the Canine Kennel Club and Lab Animal Club. Dr. Barnes is an active member of his church, a member of the Knights of Peter Claber Fraternity, and a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association. He contributes to the community at large by participating in career days and mentoring programs. One of his greatest loves is time spent with family, friends, and his fur babies. |
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Dr. Sandra Laden, DVMDr. Sandra Laden is the newest addition to Silver Spring Animal Hospital's veterinary staff and we are delighted to have her here. Dr. Laden studied Animal Science at Rutgers University, earned her veterinary degree from Cornell University, and has practiced veterinary medicine in Montgomery County for more than 25 years. Dr. Laden is also certified in Veterinary Acupuncture, having studied at The Chi University of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine. She believes in practicing medical acupuncture along with western medicine to improve her patients' quality of life. Her professional interests include veterinary internal medicine, chronic pain management, acupuncture and geriatrics. She especially enjoys working with families to develop strategies to enhance the bond with their furry companions. In her spare time, Dr. Laden volunteers as the vice president of Friends of Cabin John Creek and as a project manager of a serpentine grassland restoration effort in Harford County.
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Administrators
Lesley Cowan is our new Practice Manager. She brings 10 years of expertise as a small business owner (the award-winning Teller Wines in Lewes, DE) and an additional 20+ years of staff and business management experience while working for resorts, hotels and restaurants as local as DC and Baltimore and as far-flung as California and Alaska. Lesley has a collegial approach to team building, highly developed customer service skills and a track record of hands-on leadership.
Lesley’s favorite pastimes are traveling, scuba diving and exploration. When she is not traveling, she loves being foster mom to her friends’ and family’s four-legged (and three-legged!) furry friends and is a true animal lover. Her desire for new challenges has brought her to Silver Spring Animal Hospital and she’s looking forward to meeting you and your beloved pets.
Lesley’s favorite pastimes are traveling, scuba diving and exploration. When she is not traveling, she loves being foster mom to her friends’ and family’s four-legged (and three-legged!) furry friends and is a true animal lover. Her desire for new challenges has brought her to Silver Spring Animal Hospital and she’s looking forward to meeting you and your beloved pets.
Bridget provides administrative support.
Staff
Our staff includes our receptionists, Miya, Shawna, and Stacey, and five technicians, Rhonda, Victoria, Michael, Tyler, and Rhondra.
Staff Testimonials |
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"I've always had a keen interest in animals and knew from an early age I wanted to work with them. I love the variety of working in an animal hospital where there's always something interesting happening. I am constantly learning new things. When I'm home, I enjoy my four fat & easily excited rats."
- Victoria |
"Growing up with pets has always given me a profound love for animals. Being around different pet personalities helps to make the perfect day."
- Miya |
"I began working with animals in a zoological setting, primarily lemurs, jellyfish, and reptiles. I am now happy to spend my days petting animals and enjoying the different personalities of dogs and cats that come to visit us daily. In my spare time, I enjoy teaching others about the Bible, training for obstacle course races, dancing, and getting food delivered to my home."
- Tyler |