Pet-loving, Highly Skilled , Friendly,
INTRODUCING OUR TEAM
Dr. Lynn Beard Dr. Lynn Beard received a Bachelor Of Science from West Virginia University College of Agriculture and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. She has been practicing small animal medicine for 41 years. She & her husband Buddy enjoyed watching their son Ryne play baseball for many years until he graduated from college. Dr. Beard also enjoys gardening, playing the piano, reading and is an active member of Mount Hermon Baptist Church. The family enjoys 2 dogs, Wheezie and Gabby & 2 cats, Sofie & Simon.
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Dr. Cathleen
Dr. Connelly joined our team in December 2022. She is available for appointments on Mondays and Tuesdays.
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Dr. Catherine
Dr. McDaniel went to Averett University in Danville with a double major in Equestrian Studies and Biology. She later attended Virginia Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine in Blacksburg, Virginia where she obtained her veterinary license. Her career started at Halifax Veterinary Clinic in South Boston, a mixed animal practice, for the first 5 years. She then moved to Warrenton, Virginia and worked in several small animal clinics for the last 25 years. Catherine married her college sweetheart and they have two children who are now grown and independent. She and her husband recently bought a small farm in the county and built a house. Her passions include photography, gardening, and traveling. She and her husband have a rescue terrier mix, Ash, and, a sometime resident cat, Aurora.
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Technicians and Grooming Staff
Andy
Andy is a technician here. He has been involved in animal care for about 30 years. He and his wife Judy live on a farm where they raise chickens and cows. They also have 5 dogs and 5 cats. His hobbies are anything that involves the outdoors.
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Cheryl
Cheryl has been a veterinary technician for 18 years. She worked for our sister clinic, Animal Medical Center, before transferring here in July of 2019. Cheryl has 2 children. In addition, she shares her home with 2 cats and 3 dogs.
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Donna
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Cheyanne
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Donna is from Clover, Virginia where she lives with her husband, two dogs, & three cats. She has three adult children and three grandchildren. Donna has worked in veterinary medicine for over 20 years. She loves animals and the joy that they bring to peoples lives. Her favorite thing to do when not at work, is to spend time with her family.
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Cheyanne began working in our Camp K9 in March 2020. After realizing her love for animals and wanting to help them, she moved inside to become a technician. She has a cat named Henry.
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Kay
Kay is a certified pet groomer. Her goal in life has always been to help animals in need, even if that means just making them feel comfortable with a fresh haircut and smooth nails. She has been grooming for the past 4 years. Kay has had her own small "zoo" growing up ranging from ducks to rabbits, snakes to spiders, and cute and cuddly cats and dogs in between! She works hard to provide you the best service she can to make your pet's bath and grooming appointment special. Please give her a warm welcome, your pup is sure to love her!
Receptionists, Office Manager and Practice Owners
Sophia
Sophia has over 25 years experience in veterinary medicine starting as a large animal veterinary assistant then moving into small animal practice. She became a licensed veterinary technician (LVT) in 2005, and is now the office manager at the clinic. She enjoys trail running, doing stained glass, and spending time with her husband, their 5 cats, and their Basset Hound Hank.
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Jeanene
Jeanene has 15 years experience as a receptionist in the veterinary business & is a lover of all animals, especially felines! She has one kitty of her own named Triskit. Married for 26 years and a mother of three children, Jeanene likes to spend time with her family and enjoys making crafts.
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Kathy
Kathy has 12 yrs experience as a veterinary technician and is now working as one of our receptionists. She has a love for animals, especially for her Bernese Mountain Dog Joey and her Great Pyrenees Max. When not at work, she and her husband enjoy spending time with their 2 children as well as spoiling their 3 grandchildren.
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Dr. Laura Dover Luffman, is Co-owner of our practice as well as the owner of Animal Medical Center on Riverside Dr. She is a native of Georgia and a 1994 graduate of Auburn University's School of Veterinary Medicine. She has been practicing small animal veterinary medicine in the Danville area for 25 years. She is the proud mother of 4 children and shares her home with 4 dogs & 3 cats. Her hobbies include reading, flute playing, watching her boys play soccer & football, & being active in the community. Her clinical interests include internal medicine cases, preventative medicine, & surgery. She enjoys building a lifetime relationship with her clients and their pets.
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Lisa is Co-Owner of our practice and is the Practice Manager here as well as of our sister clinic, Animal Medical Center and has been for 28 years. She handles all the behind the scenes action here and at AMC. Her furry companions are a Shih-tzu named Bella and Golden Retriever named Riley. Lisa loves to travel and spend time with her husband Dee and her children Evan and Cara.
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Camp K9 Attendants
Sophie Sophie enjoys being able to work with the dogs out in Camp K9 and believes it is an amazing position to have, She has always had a passion for animals and hopes to become a large animal veterinarian in the future. In her spare time, Sophie likes to paint and play with her dog Sydney.
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James
I really enjoy going out and shopping and eating with family and friends. While I am still figuring out what I want to go to school for, I really enjoy working in Camp K9 with all of the different dogs. Even though I haven't worked here very long, I have grown to care for and love each and every dog as if they were my own.
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