.png "Eldersburg Veterinary Hospital, Logo")
.png)
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:
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: 33
Education: Tuskegee School Of Veterinary Medicine
Experience: Tailwaggers- non-profit animal clinic
- Former Chief of Staff Banfield Columbia (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.
Years in Practice: 6
Education: Ontario College of Veterinary MedicineInterests: Outside of work, Dr. Alper enjoys spending time with her family and dogs, as well as running and travelling.
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: 12Education: Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary MedicineInterests: Dr. Easter enjoys spending time with family, visiting the beach, swimming, boating, and hiking.
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 and is a 4-H leader. She and her husband have two children.
Interests: Amy has one dog (pictured is "Cowboy Max"), two cats, twelve dairy cows/heifers, and five chickens.
Interests: Amy has one dog (pictured is "Cowboy Max"), two cats, twelve dairy cows/heifers, and five chickens.
.jpg "Rachael has 1 Handsome German Shepherd, Aiden, and 2 Cats.")
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: Reading, painting, and listening to classical music.
Interests: 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: Riding horses and being outside
Interests: Riding horses and being outside
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. At home, Ashley is accompanied by her cat, "Blue", and her Golden Retriever, "Mango".
Interests: Reading, hiking, shopping at second hand clothing stores, and hanging out with her cat named "Blue".
.png)
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: Horsebackriding, microbiology, and technical support.
Amanda Carter
Amanda joined our practice in 2021 as a Veterinary Technician. She has been a veterinary technician since 2009. At home she has one dog, one cat, and "too many" chickens.
Interests: Spending time outside with her husband and children.
Navetta Callison
Navetta joined our practice as a Veterinary Technician in October of 2021, bringing 12 prior years of experience. At home, she has two cats, Skittles and Tom.
Interests: Art and travelling
Jess Braunlich
Jess joined our practice as a Veterinary Technician in 2022, bringing 3 years of prior veterinary reception and technician experience. She has two dogs, one cat, and many fish!
Interests: Spending time with her husband and son, and listening to music
Natalie Fountain
Natalie joined our practice as a Veterinary Technician in late 2021 after being certified as a Veterinary Assistant at Carroll Community College. At home she has 2 cats, "Dexter" and "Ruby".
Interests: Video games, dyeing her hair, and crocheting cat toys.
Jenna Welsh
Jenna is a Veterinary Technician and a registered Radiologic Technologist, with a certification in radiography and magnetic resonance imaging.
Interests: Spending time outdoors with her husband and two daughters. She also loves yoga and reading.
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