


"Our Primary Objective Is To Provide High Quality Pet Care In A Professional Setting.
The Health & Welfare Of The Animals Under Our CareIs Always Our Top Priority."
7724 Telegraph Road
Alexandria, VA 22315

Jerry Hinn, DVM
Hospital Director
Dr. Hinn is a Virginia native and received his DVM degree from the University of Georgia. His special interests include surgery, veterinary dentistry, birds and exotic pet care as well as that of cats and dogs. Another strong interest that he has developed is that of nutrition and vitamin supplementation. In addition to local and national veterinary associations, he is a member of the Critical Care Society, the American Veterinary Dental Association, and the National Veterinary Disaster Relief Association. Dr. Hinn has one kitty named Purry.
Christy H. Bowling, DVM
Associate Veterinarian
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She enjoys being a general practitioner as it allows her to be involved in the many different aspects of small animal medicine and surgery. Her areas of special interest include internal medicine, senior patient care and preventative medicine, with a special focus on client education.
Dr. Bowling stays busy caring for her son. She also enjoys spending time with her family, watching the many different critters that visit her backyard, gardening, and vacationing at the beach. Dr. Bowling lives in
Christine Whatley, DVM
Associate Veterinarian
Gina Wilson, DVM
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Gina Wilson joined the Hayfield Animal Hospital team in August 2006. She grew up in the suburbs of Dayton, Ohio. She obtained her bachelor's degree in Sociology from The Ohio State University in 2002. She continued her studies in Ohio, and graduated from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2006.
Dr. Wilson is a member of the American Veterinary Dental Society, the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management, the Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians, and the American Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Wilson is a USDA Accredited veterinarian. Her professional interests include dentistry, pain management, pocket pet/exotic medicine, and surgery. In her free time, Dr. Wilson enjoys dining out, traveling, exploring the culture of D.C., playing games, and playing fantasy football with her friends. Dr. Wilson lives in Alexandria with her long time boyfriend and her 3 cats.
Alison Thacker, DVM
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Alison Thacker joined Hayfield Animal Hospital in October 2008. She grew up in a small town in upstate New York, close to the Canadian border. She attended Colby College in Waterville, Maine and received a B.A. in Biology. Dr. Thacker then traveled to the Midwest to pursue a degree at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, graduating in 2007. Following graduation, she embarked on a year internship at Woodside Equine Clinic in Ashland, VA. After this brief foray, Dr. Thacker returned to her small animal practice roots here at Hayfield Animal Hospital.
Dr. Thacker enjoys all the various aspects of small animal general practice, though her special interests lay in internal medicine, preventative medicine, geriatric health, and forming lasting relationships with both her clients and patients. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, camping, traveling, sampling the DC cuisine, and exploring all the different experiences DC has to offer. Dr. Thacker enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and Paxton, her active Great Dane/Boxer mix.
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Annie R. Moore LVT, CVPM
Practice Manager
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Ashlee King, LVT
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Ashlee is an essential part of our hospital because she brings her extensive knowledge of emergency medicine to Hayfield. She also practices at
Erin Smith LVT, VDT
Supervisor
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Phillip Sullivan, LVT
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Julie Ecker, LVT
Julie has been apart of the Hayfield team since January 2009. She graduated from Virginia Wesleyan College with a B.A. in Communications, then later switched career fields to become a veterinary technician. Julie graduated in 2008 from the Veterinary Technology program at Northern Virginia Community College, Magna Cum Laude. Julie has a variety of veterinary experience in small animal and zoological medicine. She interned at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden and also worked at the Smithsonian National Zoo. Julie currently resides in Alexandria with her dog Lily.
Jennifer May
Veterinary Assistant
Kennel Manager
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April Hamblin
Veterinary Assistant
April has been part of the Hayfield Animal Hospital team since September of 2005. She has had previous experience as an Veterinary Assistant in Utah. She enjoys working with clients and their pets, prepping animals for surgery, and assisting Doctors during appointments. April and her family have been living in the area for over 5 years. They will be making this area their home as her husband has recently retired from the Air Force after 21 years. She loves to travel in the US and abroad, spend time with her family, friends, and pets (1 tabby cat, 1 golden retriever, and 1 fish).
Christina Riblett
Nutritional Counselor
Veterinary Assistant
Christina has been working at Hayfield Animal Hospital since June 2007. She decided to make a career change from the automotive industry to Veterinary Medicine. Christina is our veterinary food specialist. Christina enjoys interacting with the animals and the clients everyday. She lives in Alexandria with her dog Akasha and her cats Fahrtfignugen, TeddE., Midnight, and Ashe.
Lisa Wenger
Veterinary Assistant
Lisa has been with Hayfield Animal Hospital sine June 2008. She has had prior experience as a Veterinary Assistant in Leavenworth, Kansas and at Kansas State University. She enjoys developing relationships with our clients and their pets. Lisa has been in Virginia for nine months now. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her husband and three cats, Tigger, Naysa, and Charlie.
Tara Amidon
Veterinary Assistant
Tara joined Hayfield Animal Hospital in August 2008. A Virginia native, she was born in Alexandria and raised in North Arlington. After service with the U.S. Army, she attended the Paralegal Program at Georgetown University. Tara worked as an ABA certified Paralegal from 1989 to 2007. Tara currently attends classes at NVCC and hopes to complete the Veterinary Technology program by 2011. Her interests are in Avian medicine and Zoology. Birds of prey and the preservation of them are also topics of great interest to her. Tara currently resides in Island Creek with Della her Umbrella Cockatoo and her two cats, Siam and Celia.
Opie
Hospital Mascot
The story goes that Opie was found as a kitten behind the 7-11 eating hotdogs. No one seems to know if this is true or not, except, of course, for Opie. Opie has a sweet disposition but is a scaredy cat; as such he rarely strays from the doctor’s office to explore the rest of the hospital. Opie’s hobbies include eating, sleeping, resting, and lounging.
