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Name: Amanda C. Hayden, D.V.M. Position: Veterinarian-In-Charge, Practice Owner Education: B. S., Biology (Minor in Chemistry), Virginia Tech, 1986 D.V.M., Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, 1990 Memberships: American Veterinary Medical Association Virginia Veterinary Medical Association Tidewater Veterinary Medical Association Accredited by the United States Department of Agriculture Interests: Internal Medicine and Practice Management Skiing, Scuba diving, Christian fellowship Personal: Married, 3 children 3 cats (Sunny, April and Kittany)

Name: Heidi H. Thompson, D.V.M. Position: Associate Veterinarian Education: B.S., Wildlife Science, Virginia Tech, 1993 D.V.M., Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, 1997 Memberships: American Veterinary Medical Association Virginia Veterinary Medical Association Tidewater Veterinary Medical Association Phi Zeta, Veterinary Medical Honor Fraternity Accredited by the United States Department of Agriculture Interests: Veterinary oncology, cardiology and internal medicine Expanding knowledge base for treatment of exotics and pocket pets client communication and education companion pets for therapy Personal: Married, 2 children 2 cats (Willoughby, Gwen) Border Collie (Sydney)

Name: Betty L. Riedel-Sawyer, D.V.M. Position: Associate Veterinarian Education: B.S., Biological Sciences/Criminology, Old Dominion University, 1993 D.V.M., Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, 1997 Memberships: American Veterinary Medical Association Virginia Veterinary Medical Association Tidewater Veterinary Medical Association Phi Zeta, Veterinary Medical Honor Fraternity Interests: Geriatric pet health care Veterinary internal medicine, endocrinology, oncology Continuing education Client Education for preventative health care Personal: Married 4 animal children (Cubby, Bitsy and Cybil dogs and Brandy the cat)