Here are the dedicated people who will care for your cat:
Debbie Boos D.V.M. is a 1983 graduate of the University of Florida School of Veterinary Medicine. She lives in Springfield with her husband Tim, sons Benjamin and Nicholas, and cat Simba. boos@kingstownecatclinic.com
Lynn Gulledge D.V.M.,Diplomate American Board of Veterinary Practitioners Certified in Feline Practice, is a 1982 graduate of The Ohio State University School of Veterinary Medicine. She also lives in Springfield with her husband Lou, two cats Dash and Mackey, and dogs Jasmine, Sundance, Spencer and Giddy Up. She competes in dog agility with Sundance and Spencer (Giddy Up is in training and Jasmine is retired). gulledge@kingstownecatclinic.com
Randi Barnhill joined us in October 1996 as the evening receptionist. She advanced to office manager in the spring of 1998. She and her son, Erik live in Alexandria with their dog Trinity and our former hospital cat, Jake. She shares her cat Isabella with a friend who lives nearby. randi@kingstownecatclinic.com
Becky Joyner also joined our staff as a veterinary assistant in October 1996. She is also in charge of the kennel. Becky, her daughter Amber, and their cats Teddy, Jasmine, Jewel, Grizzley and their dog, Eve live in Falls Church.
Mindi joined the team in March 1998 as our senior veterinary technician. She brings with her vast educational and practical experience. She has worked in small animal, equine, large animal, university research and zoological veterinary practices. Mindi shares her home with her 2 cats Nyla and Monster (see their pictures in the photo gallery). mindi@kingstownecatclinic.com
Jessica Fritschle joined us in 1998 as an assistant technician and receptionist. She and Thomas live in Alexandria with her cats Toni, Joey, Chandler, Charlie and Harley. jessica@kingstownecatclinic.com
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There’s Something You Ought To Know.... Chances are, your animal’s doctor might never tell you, but you’d want to know: Your veterinarian is one of a very small group of doctors who have earned the title "Diplomate" from the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP). What does that mean? It means that your veterinarian made a choice to undergo a very long, very difficult process of additional studies and examination--a process that can take up to three years to complete--to become a Board Certified Specialist. When the work was accepted and the exam was passed, your veterinarian was awarded the title of Diplomate. It doesn’t end there, though. Diplomates must prepare and recertify in their specialty every ten years. ABVP Diplomates have proven knowledge and expertise above and beyond what is required to practice veterinary medicine. What’s more, they have earned the privilege to specialize in the treatment of one or more categories of animals. What does all this mean to you? It means that you can rest easy. By having your animals seen by a ABVP Diplomate, you are making sure that they receive expert treatment. Your veterinarian feels a very strong commitment to providing the best possible care. In fact, the only motivation for becoming and ABVP Diplomate is simply that...Excellence. |
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Board Certification Lynn Gulledge became one of the first 21 veterinarians to become a Diplomate, American Board of Veterinary Practitioners Certified in Feline Practice. The grueling process involved 18 months of study, writing two case reports, both of which were published in The Journal of Feline Practice and a credentialing process. The first two day examination was given in Las Vegas, NV in March 1995. The ABVP was established in 1978 to recognize excellence in clinical practice through the certification of species-oriented practitioners. Approximately 500 veterinarians world-wide are certified in one of seven practice categories: Canine and Feline, Food Animal, Equine, Dairy, Swine Health Management, Avian and the newest: FELINE. |