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Hi, I’m VICTORIA MARY HOLLIFIELD, DVM, the owner and senior veterinarian at Best Friends’ Veterinary Hospital. Ever since I was a little girl, I wanted to be a veterinarian. I graduated from UMUC with honors in 1984 and from Tuskegee University in 1988 as a member of the Phi Zeta Veterinary Honor Society. I did an extern program at Zoo Atlanta between my 2nd and 3rd year of vet school. I worked at NIH from 1987 to 1997, starting as a rodent and rabbit colony veterinarian at the Veterinary Resources Branch of the National Center for Research Resources and eventually becoming the Animal Program Director at the National Center for Human Genome Research.
While a commissioned officer at NIH, I worked part-time in several private practices. Since 1997 I have been a full-time practitioner at Best Friends’ Veterinary Hospital. My husband, Bill Ponton, and I have a wonderful son, Grant. I am an avid lover of all animal life and work with animal rescue operations for Montgomery County and work with wildlife at Second Chance Wildlife Sanctuary.
| | | |  | Danielle Young - LEAD RECEPTIONIST
Hello! My name is Danielle. I grew up in Baltimore, MD and have recently moved to Rockville, MD. I graduated from Frostburg State University in 2007 with a degree in Theatre. I regularly do part time work in the Baltimore/DC Theatre scene. This is my first job in a veterinary hospital, and I love it! I have two cats named Stitch and Milo. I love all animals, and look forward to meeting you and yours!
| | | |  | CHRISTIN SULLIVAN - RECEPTIONIST
My name is Christin Sullivan, I am a receptionist here at Best Friends Veterinary Hospital. I grew up in the Gaithersburg/Olney area, I attended Sherwood High School class of 1994. I’ve been working in veterinary offices since 1997. I love all animals and enjoy working here at Best Friends. I have a Miniature Dachsund named Phoebe and a Brown Tabby cat named Kittie. | | | |  | DINA ROTH PHLEK - BOOKKEEPER, AHAA SUPERVISOR, EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
My name is Dina Roth Phlek. I have an A.A. degree in accounting. I am a bookkeeper here at Best Friends’ Veterinary Hospital and have been working here since August 2003. I am a proud mother of 2 beautiful children, and also have a guinea pig named Lucky, which I adopted from Best Friends. In addition, I also have many fresh water fish. I enjoy working here because we all share one common characteristic, we all love animals! | | | |  | KATHY WAITE - SENIOR TECHNICIAN, EXCECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Hi, my name is Kathy Waite. I’m a technician here at Best Friends. I graduated from the University of Maryland College Park in May 2002 with a degree in Wildlife Conservation and Resource Management. I’ve worked with wildlife rehabilitators and at animal hospitals since 2002 and have loved every minute of it.
I became a Licensed Veterinary Technician in May of 2008 Graduating from NVCC. I have 2 cats, Bailey and Dinah, and 2 dogs Dexter and Emmi. I, like many others here at best friends, can’t help but adopt animals in need and expect to be getting another animal soon! Working here is like seeing friend’s everyday and I hope to be here for years to come. | | | |  | LAUREN BECKLEY - TECHNICIAN
Hi! My name is Lauren Beckley, I am a technician. I graduated from the Veterinary Technician Institute in Pittsburgh, PA with a degree in Specialized Veterinary Technology. I have a Pitbull, “Capone” and a cat “lil Nicky” both whom were rescues. I’ve had an amazing time working here at Best Friends Veterinary Hospital, I learn something new every day and I am amazed by all the exotic animals I have seen treated. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |  | JEREMY WARNER - KENNEL MANAGER & VETERINARY ASSISTANT
My name is Jeremy Warner, I’ve been working here at Best Friends Veterinary Hospital for 3 years in February. I am the kennel manager and also assist with the technicians and doctor. I love all animals, but mostly I work with dogs and cats. Drop in anytime for a free tour of the boarding facilities | | | |
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