Our Doctors
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Dr. Brian Arneson decided to pursue veterinary medicine at the ripe old age of 6. Since then, he has dedicated himself to doing the best job possible. He graduated from North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1992. Dr. Arneson has focused primarily on surgery, with orthopedics being his area of particular interest. Currently, he resides in Staunton with his lovely wife Cindie and their four children, Jenna, Alex, Alicia and Anna. Rounding out the household is an ever changing myriad of pets, ranging from horses to hamsters. |
| Dr. Heather Beach is a 2005 graduate of Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine. She has been a practicing veterinarian in the Shenandoah Valley since that time. She enjoys all aspects of small animal practice, but has particular interest in canine reproduction and feline medicine. Her interests outside of veterinary medicine include camping, hiking and nature photography. | |
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Dr. Emily Anderson received her Bachelor of Science degree from Penn State University in 2003 and is a 2007 graduate from the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine. Her first 2 years of practice were spent at a small animal/exotics hospital in Reading, Pennsylvania. It is there that she developed a keen interest in pocket pet medicine and surgery. Dr. Anderson especially enjoys working with rabbits and helping owners to better understand their nutritional needs and husbandry requirements. When not working, Dr. Anderson enjoys spending time with her family, caring for her 4 cats and her rabbit, and working on her gardening skills. |
Office Staff
Shawn Gatesman, Clinic Manager 
Cassey Whiteside, Lead Receptionist
Lisa Kemp, Receptionist 
Gina Brock, Receptionist
Whitney Glover, Receptionist 
Technicians
Maria Messerley, LVT Lead Technician
Becky Templon, LVT
Amanda Shuey, LVT
Laci Neil, LVT 
Veterinary Assistants
Tori Saylor, Lead Veterinary Assistant
Jennifer Raybin, Veterinary Assistant 
Liz Mahaney, Veterinary Assistant
Chris Hill, Inventory Assistant 



Our Team
