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. Laura Luffman
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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Technicians and Grooming Staff
Andy
Andy is a groomer as well as a technician & kennel attendant 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 Jersey cows. They also have 5 dogs and 6 cats. His hobbies are anything that involves the outdoors.
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Angie
Angie is a native of South Dakota and has been a licensed technician for 14 years. Before moving to Danville, she was the head technician at a 24 hour emergency clinic in California. Her experience in emergency and critical care, paired with her love for animals makes for an exciting addition to our team! When she isn’t caring for our client's fur babies, Angie is a busy wife to Anthony, an Air Force recruiter and mother to boys James, 5 and Tayven, 16. She also happily shares her home with 10 yr old three legged chihuahua Chika & her 1 year old Great Dane, Hank. Angie and her family love spending time together going to the beach & lake as well as hiking and camping!
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Kelli
Kelli works in our grooming department and has 6 years of experience. She is the mother of 2 children and has quite the menagerie of animals in her home that she loves dearly. When she isn't pampering your fur babies, she is a student at DCC and volunteers at Southside Virginia Wildlife Center.
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Receptionists, Practice Manager
Stephanie
Stephanie is the office manager and has worked for our sister clinic Animal Medical Center for 6 1/2 years before helping to start up this clinic in July 2018. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, singing, baking, helping at her son's school, pet sitting, and spending time with her husband and son. In addition to all of the above, she loves snuggling with her 2 dogs, Lisbon & Hot Wheels, and her kitty Salazar.
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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 two kitties of her own named Boo Boo & Tucker. 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 Windsor. 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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Lisa Pyrtle
