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Our Staff

Eldersburg Veterinary Hospital is growing! If you are interested in becoming a part of our staff, please email us at eldersburgvetstaff@yahoo.com.Let us introduce you to our wonderful staff:

Doctors

Jacqueline James, DVM

Dr. James is a DMV native and graduated from Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine in 1990. She started full time as the Medical Director in 2021 after a year of relief shifts here at EVH. Her interests are surgery, nutrition, and she is an advocate for low stress handling techniques. Most recently, Dr. James has trained in Nutrition Response Testing, a non-invasive system to assist practitioners' assessment of underlying causes of ill health, and aids in healing through nutrition. Outside of the practice Dr. James enjoys activities with her two children and rescue kitty, Jadan. Years in Practice: 32 Education: Tuskegee School Of Veterinary Medicine Experiance: Tailwaggers- non-profit animal clinic - Chief of Staff Banfield Coloumbia was (6 years) - Practice Owner (4 years) - Waldorf Well Pet non-profit - MDSPCA

Whitney Alper, DVM

Dr. Alper graduated with honors from Ontario Veterinary College in 2017. Upon graduation she has been working as a small animal practitioner in Maryland. She is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and her special interests inclue dermatology, pathology, and reproductive surgeries. Prior to starting at Eldersburg Veterinary Hospital, Dr. Alper did relief work at a local ER to help further hone her emergency medicine skills. Interests: Outside of work, Dr. Alper enjoys spending time with her family and dogs, as well as running and travelling.Education: Ontario College of Veterinary Medicine

Michelle Easter, DVM

Dr. Easter graduated from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine in 2011. She joined our hospital in 2018 after briefly serving as a relief vet. Before that, she worked in general practice and at an emergency hospital. She is married to her high school sweetheart and has two children. Her particular areas of expertise include internal, behavioral, and emergency medicine in addition to wellness and preventative care. Years in Practice: 10Education: Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary MedicineInterests: Dr. Easter enjoys spending time with family, visiting the beach, swimming, boating, and hiking.

Support Staff

Amy Smith

Amy has been working at our facility as a Veterinary Technician/Receptionist since 2006. In 2021, Amy became our hospital manager. She was certified as a Veterinary Assistant at Carroll Community College and has worked many years in the dairy industry. She and her husband have two children.
Interests: Amy has three dogs (pictured is "Cowboy Max"), a cat, nine dairy cows/heifers, and eight chickens.

Rachael Davis

Rachael started working here in March 2019 as our Receptionist Extraordinaire, bringing seven years of previous experience in the veterinary industry. Previously an EMT, she has a handsome German Shepherd ("Aiden") and two cats.
Interests: She enjoys reading, painting, and listening to classical music.

Brandy Edwards

Brandy has been with our practice since September 2021, bringing over 4 years of veterinary reception experience with her. She's the goofball of the practice and loves to bring a smile to everyone's face. She's not only a mama to two fur-babies, Angel & Kilo, but also one to four daughters, and a Nana of two boys. Interests: She loves the outdoors and you can likely find her and her trusty companion, Angel (pictured), on trails out at Patapsco.

Anna Dressler

Anna was hired as a Veterinary Technician for our hospital in May 2018 after completing her internship during her senior year at Century High School. She is currently studying to become a Registered Veterinary Technician. She has many animals, including two dogs, two cats, three horses, and numerous cows, ducks, and chickens.
Interests: Anna enjoys being outdoors and riding horses.

Ashley Mears

Ashley joined our team in 2020. Ashley brings previous experience from working as a boarding kennel assistant, veterinary receptionist, veterinary assistant, and veterinary technician. She has worked in both general practice and emergency medicine. Ashley has a Bachelor of Science degree from Towson University in art history, and a minor in mass communication. Interests: Ashley enjoys reading, hiking, shopping at second hand clothing stores, and hanging out with her cat named Blue.

Cortni Richard

Cortni joined EVH in March of 2021 as a Veterinary Technician. She is often called the unofficial technical support of the practice. At home, she has two dogs, Klutch and Nova (pictured), and two horses, JD and Jagger. Cortni currently attends Stevenson University with the hopes of becoming a veterinarian. Interests: Cortni's interests include horsebackriding, working with microscopes, and technical support.

Amanda Carter

Navetta Callison

Jess Braunlich

Bernie

Meow! Meet our hospital companion and front-desk supervisor, Bernie. Bernie joined our practice as a kitten and EVH has since been his home. Bernie enjoys napping on the printers and greeting our feline patients. Interests: Temptations treats and anything relating to Dr. Alper