Our Staff

• Dr. Mark Newman , dipl. A.B.V.P.

  
  

  Dr. Newman is a New River Valley native who has been in practice for over 20 years.  He is a graduate of the Virginia-Maryland Regional Veterinary College at Virginia Tech.  He also earned his undergraduate degree from Virginia Tech.   Dr. Newman is the only Canine/ Feline Diplomate certified by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners in private practice in the New River Valley.  There are only 10 A.B.V.P. Canine/Feline Board Certified Specialists in the entire state of Virginia.  Dr. Newman mastered a rigorous and demanding application process and certification examination in order to obtain Diplomate status.  To qualify to sit for the extensive, two-day examination, a veterianarian must complete either a residency program or six years of clinical veterinary practice.  Dr. Newman has been an American Board of Veterinary Practitioners Board Certified Specialist for over 10 years.  He is  extremely skilled and serves our patients as a General Practitioner. He enjoys cases of dermatology, cardiology, dentistry, orthopedics, and more.  His greatest skill however lies in his ability to relate to every pet he treats as if it were his own. In his free time, you can find Dr. Newman at Virginia Tech football and basketball games as well as Radford High School sports.  He also enjoys spending time with his family which including his miniature Australian Shepherd,  Possum.

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• Dr. Tanya Woloshin , D.V.M.

  
  

  Dr. "Wally" came to the New River Valley in 2004.  She grew up in New England but moved to this area to attend vet school at Virginia Tech.  She obtained her undergraduate degree in Animal Science from the University of Delaware where she also pursued graduate level training in Animal Nutrition.  Before completing her Master's degree, she was accepted into the Veterinary Medicine program at Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine where she earned her DVM degree in 2008.   Dr. Wally gained valuable experience her first year out of vet school working in emergency medicine.  She now looks forward to the longer term relationships she will develop with her patients and clients at Radford Animal Hospital.  While passionate about all aspects of veterinary medicine, Dr. Wally has special interest in the areas of nutrition, reproduction, geriatrics and preventative medicine.  She believes the goal of veterinary medicine is to protect the lifelong health of her patients and encourage their position as a valued member of the family.   Outside of the hospital, Dr. Wally enjoys many outdoor sports including hiking, camping, and horseback riding.  She enjoys training and competing with her dogs in obedience, agility and herding.  She and her husband, Stephen, celebrated the birth of their first child in August of 2008, a beautiful girl named Marin.  They currently share their home with one dog (a Briard named Cedar), one cat (named Aggie), and 14 laying hens.   Dr. Wally's favorite quote: "A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself" -Josh Billings   Dr. Wally is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Virginia Veterinary Medical Association, the Southwest Virginia Medical Association, and the New River Valley Kennel Club.

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• Mrs. Mandi Martinez , Practice Manager

  
  

  Mandi has been with Radford Animal Hospital since 1999.  She is married with 3 four-legged children , "Sally" and "Athena" both Doberman Pinschers.   They were both adopted by Mandi and her husband, Phil from Animal shelters. The newest addition to the family is their Great Dane puppy, "Gracie", adopted from the Montgomery County Humane Society. Mandi is currently working on her certification to become a Certified Veterinary Practice Manager.  Her hobbies include cooking, gardening, and VA Tech football. She is also very active in her church. She is the leader of the Children's Ministry team as well as a coordinator for Financial Peace University. She has a beautiful daughter named Nicole born in February, 2005.  The newest two-legged addition to the family is their son Roland who was born in February, 2007.  Mandi's favorite quote: "You can have everything in life you want, if you will just help enough other people get want they want."  ZIG ZIGLAR Follow me on linkedIn, and/or twitter: http://www.linkedin.com/in/mandimartinez http://twitter.com/rahmandi

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• Mrs. Julie Sutherland , L.V.T.

  
  

  Julie is a graduate of Radford University with a B.S. in Biology and Chemistry.  She recently graduated from BRCC with an A.A.S. in Veterinary Technology.  Julie has been with Radford Animal Hospital since June of 2007 and has recently been promoted to the position of head technician.  Denistry and surgery are her special areas of interest. Julie  is married and has one four legged boxer baby named Brandon. She is a member of VAVLT and in her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, anything outside, and going to the lake/park with her dog. Julies Favorite Quote: "Live well, smile often, and love much" (Anonymous)

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• Jenn Stanley , LVT

  
  After three years of working with the large animal clinic over at Virginia Tech, Jenn has returned to her Radford Animal Hospital roots!  Jenn obtained her LVT at Blue Ridge Community College.  She lives in Pulaski with her husband and their four cats, four dogs, seven horses and one little rat snake.  On her days of she enjoys spending time with her horses.

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• Miss Rhiannon Brown

  
  

  Rhiannon has been with Radford Animal Hospital since July  of 2007.  She is a graduate of Radford University with a B.S. in Biology and is currently attending Penn Foster College to recieve an A.A. in Veterinary Technology. Rhiannon has two dogs and four cats. She is also an HSMC volunteer. Rhiannons Favorite Quote:  "Save lives, Spay and Neuter."

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• Mr. Tyson Brummer

  
  

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• Mrs. Courtney Mena

  
  

  Courtney has been a receptionist at Radford Animal Hospital since April of 2007.  She is married and has a 7 year old daughter named Karen.  She is a member of the PSA. Her pets include three dogs: a border collie named Ashley, a shepherd/corgi mix named Paco, and a lovable mutt named Teddy, as well as four cats named Pooh, Jezabell, Angel and Dori.  In her spare time Courtney enjoys drawing, reading, playing with her daughter and pets. Courtneys Favorite Quote:  "Love your pets like you love your children."

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• Mrs. Cynthia Akers

  
  

  Cynthia has been a receptionist here at Radford Animal Hospital since Nov. 2000. She has been married to her husband Lloyd for 12 years and has a 5 year old daughter named Lauren. Her family also includes a boxer named "Ginger" and a cat named "Buddy". Outside of work she is a dedicated member of Valley Harvest Ministries, where she is part of the choir and is a musician on the Praise and Worship team. In her free time she enjoys playing her trumpet and french horn.

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• Mrs. Shawnna Head

  
  

  Shawnna has been with Radford Animal Hospital since May of 2001.  She is a graduate of Pulaski County HIgh School an has atended New River Community College and Virginia Intermart.  Shawnna is married and has two boys Thomas and Shawn.  She recently lost her two boxers, Gypsy and Bernard, to cancer.  In her spare time Shawnna enjoys reading, taking care of her boys and spending time with her husband. Shawnnas Favorite Quote:  "I'm Peachy"

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• Victor Pisconte

  
  

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• Ms. Kim Calvert , Kennel Manager

  
  

  Kim has been Kennel Manager at Radford Animal Hospital since June of 2007 but has been in animal care for over six years.  She is a graduate of Medina Sr. High School and has attended Medina County Career Center and New River Commnity College.  Kim has two children David and Casey.  Her pets include four dogs: a boxer mix named Duke, a corgi mix named Gizmo, a dachsund mix named Missy, and a toy poodle named Romeo; as well as three cats.  In her spare time Kim enjoys collecting wolf figurines. Kims Favorite Quote:  "You Never Know"

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• Mr. Brian Fisher

  
  

  
  Brian has been a kennel attendant here at Radford Animal Hospital since 2006. He is a graduate of Raford High School and has attended New River Community College for four years.  Brian has a 9 year old beagle mix named Heidi. In his spare time he enjoys reading, bowling and watching movies.  Brian is also a member of the local Special Olympics.
  
  Brians Favorite Quote:  You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream. (C.S. Lewis)

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• Ms. Karen Scruggs

  
  

  Karen has been a kennel attendant here at Radford Animal Hospital since July of 2007 but has been working kennels for over three years.  She is a graduate of Bishop Hafey High School in Hazelton, PA.  Karen has two daughters April and Heather.  Her pets include a boxer named Benny, a beagle named Holly and nine cats named Mickey, Minnie, Manson, Zodiac, Archimedes, Karma, Ghandi, Galileo, and Dhalia. In her spare time Karen enjoys reading and gardening. Karens Favorite Quote:  "Be ready to help everyone because you may need their help sometime"

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• Miss Heather D Caldwell

  
  

  Heather is our full time groomer. She has been grooming for several years now. She has two dogs: a rottweiler named Colby and a lab mix named Duke. She also has a cat named Sophie, and a special-needs cat named Diamond. In her spare time she does petsitting and volunteers for Pound Pals of Radford working with shelter animals and fostering.  She also enjoys being outdoors, camping, fishing, hiking and horseback riding.

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