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OUR PARAMEDICAL STAFF
Management, Assistants, Receptionists and Technicians
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In order to best serve our patients and clients and and to create well rounded and knowledgeable team members who can rely on one another, we often "cross-train" our staff. Therefore, you may see a member of our reception team in the exam room assisting the doctor with your pet, or your usual technician assistant might help you with your invoice after an appointment. As we continue to grow and train our teams, we'll keep up this cross-training effort to continue to provide you the Hometown Hospitality that you and your pet deserve!
Management
Chaney, Practice Manager
Chaney joined our Stream Valley team in February 2020 as a Veterinary Assistant, and after a brief sabbatical, she returns as Stream Valley Veterinary Hospital's Practice Manager! A local of Sterling, VA, she went to Park View High School, but then transferred to Florence High School in Arizona to obtain her Honors Scholar diploma. Chaney then attended the University of Arizona for Veterinary Sciences, but returned home to Virginia and is working towards furthering her career in the veterinary industry.
Chaney is the middle child of 9 children; she has 4 brothers and 4 sisters. She says she and her sisters are very close; she's grateful for their love and support! She is also very close with her Aunt and Uncle and considers them to be her 2nd parents, thus adding 2 more sisters to her "abnormally large" family. Chaney also has dogs, cats, goats, cows, and in the springtime she has pigs. Her "favorite boys" are her boer goat Alfalfa, and her cat Ramen, both of which happen to be her best friends--but don't tell the others! Now she lives with her wife Victoria, her 3 cats Ramen, Dunkin', and Squid; 4 dogs Eggo, Chance, Topaz, and Onyx, and a hamster named Cheeto!
Outside of work, Chaney is a huge basketball fanatic, she even played for 10 years. She is a North Carolina Tarheels basketball fan. Her father works for American Airlines, so she can fly "anywhere and everywhere" and she flies often.
In the future, Chaney hopes to become a large animal veterinarian and own her own practice!
Technician / Assistant Staff
Rob, Veterinary Assistant
Rob originally became a member of our Stream Valley family as a client with many dogs over the years, until he joined our veterinary team in June 2020. He always wanted to be part of a team who takes such great care of people's pets. Rob was looking for a career change after working in the information technology sector for over 35 years, and we're glad he chose SVVH! As a graduate of George Mason University, he holds a Bachelors Degree in Individualized Studies, with a focus in management and communications. He is currently enrolled in the veterinary assistant program at PennFoster.
Rob was born in Columbus, Ohio into a military family. The last family move took him to Norfolk, VA before planting roots in Northern VA. He lives with his wife, Jean, along with their two dogs Jessie and MacDougal. Jessie is a 2-year-old bloodhound, while MacDougal is a 2-year-old basset hound! Outside of work, Rob has learned many new skills along the way, which include fencing, caving, whitewater rafting, rock climbing, English country dancing, and yoga. He also learned to play the bagpipes and enjoyed when his dogs sang along. Rob and his wife are currently enjoying curling with the Loudoun Curling Club!
Since he is experienced with owning hounds, Rob is interested in learning more about dermatology in the veterinary industry. He would also like to study surgical and dental care.
Kristen, Certified Veterinary Assistant
Kristen came onto the Stream Valley team in May of 2023, when she began as a CSR for several months before transitioning to Veterinary Assistant when she entered the Licensed Veterinary Technician program at Northern Virginia Community College. She originally intended to pursue a degree as a Physical Therapy Assistant, but Kristen soon realized that she wanted to combine her love for the medical field with her love for animals. She is very grateful for Dr. Corey's guidance and education even though she did not have previous experience in the veterinary field. After graduating from NVCC, Kristen would like to pursue her Bachelor's Degree in Veterinary Nursing, and/or receive certification as a Veterinary Technician Specialist in anesthesia.
Kristen is local to the Northern Virginia area and has lived here her entire life! She currently resides with her amazing and supportive parents and their family dog, Acadia, who is a rescue black lab mix. Kristen has one older brother who also lives in the area with his wife. In her personal time, Kristen loves running, hiking, and playing all kinds of sports. She really enjoys learning about surgery, anesthesia, dentistry, and exotic medicine---especially anesthesia for exotic animals.
Dharma, Certified Veterinary Assistant
Coming soon!
Dayton, Veterinary Assistant
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Maddie, Veterinary Assistant
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Marcella, Veterinary Assistant
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Angela, Seasonal Veterinary Assistant
Angela joined Stream Valley as a Kennel Attendant in May 2022, before moving on to the Technician team as a Veterinary Assistant in May 2023. She currently attends the University of Georgia, where she is pursuing a degree in Animal Science with a Dairy Science minor. Within the veterinary field, Angela is really interested in pathology and large animal medicine. She also thinks that neurology is fascinating.
Angela is originally from the Ashburn area, and she currently lives with her two amazing parents and younger brother, who is going into his senior year of high school. Outside of work, she enjoys riding horses and reading. Angela hopes to go to veterinary school in the future and pursue a career in equine or large animal medicine, but she is still deciding what she would like to focus on!
Kelsey, Seasonal Veterinary Assistant
Kelsey became a member of the Stream Valley team in June 2020, when she started as a part-time kennel attendant before going to college. During her return in summer and winter 2022, she cross-trained as a Customer Service Representative until she began working as a Veterinary Assistant in summer 2023. Kelsey currently attends Virginia Tech, where she plans to graduate with a Bachelor's of Science degree.
Customer Service/Reception
Rising Stars:
Over the years, we've welcomed several young local residents on to our staff. Many of them joined us as Kennel Attendants, eventually becoming Veterinary Assistants. We're now watching them grow and pursue their professional goals!
Kelsey F.
Jack H.
Emma S.
Angela R.
Morgan L.
Caitlin C.
Christian S.
Pete J.
Helen W.
Kelsey, Marketing Manager - Certified Veterinary Marketer
Kelsey joined our team as a part-time social media manager in January of 2018. Having lived in Ashburn for almost 23 years before moving to Aldie, she is very familiar with the Northern Virginia area. She and her family have even been Stream Valley clients since 2001 with their first dog, a beagle named Shiloh. Kelsey graduated from George Mason University in 2015 with a Bachelor's Degree in Communication and a minor in Sports Communication. She originally intended to pursue a career in journalism, but her plans changed after discovering a newfound interest in marketing and social media. With a love for animals, Kelsey quickly jumped at the opportunity to work in a brand new position at SVVH. As she continued to develop her skills, she eventually transitioned into her current position as Marketing Manager. She is very grateful for Dr. Corey's guidance and support over the past few years. She hopes to continue learning more about the well-being and care of pets overall.
Kelsey's family consists of her mom, dad, and her older and younger brothers, Ryan and Jordan. The three siblings kept it all in the family by attending GMU! As a whole, the family has 3 dogs: an Australian Labradoodle named Boomer (8), a rescue mix named Arya (7), and a mini Australian Shepherd named Kai (4).
Outside of work, Kelsey enjoys spending time with family and friends, listening to music, watching tv/movies, playing with the family pups, and keeping up with the latest news in the sports world. She played the flute and piccolo for over 10 years in school, but she now enjoys playing these instruments in her own time. Kelsey hopes to continue her work in the veterinary industry for as long as she can. Someday, she wants to start her own business in being a creative consultant for various outlets. For now, she enjoys marketing Stream Valley as the best veterinary hospital in the Ashburn area and beyond!