John
Michael Strickland, D.V.M.
Dr. Strickland, the practice owner, is a University
of Georgia graduate, receiving his DVM in 1979. In 1993, he became
board certified in companion animal practice and is a member of the
American Board of
Veterinary Practitioners. Only 2% of small animal veterinarians
are board certified. His special interests are in reproduction and surgery.
His standards are high, and he has made Leesburg Veterinary Hospital
into an AAHA-certified hospital of quality medical care for small animals
in the area, including rabbits, ferrets and "pocket
pets." Dr. Strickland has 7 children and is actively involved in
4-H, Boy Scouts and the Animal Advisory Board for Loudoun County.
Krisi
Erwin, D.V.M.
Dr. Krisi Erwin has
been with Leesburg Veterinary Hospital since June of 2003. She is a
Loudoun County native and received her Bachelor's of Science degree
from Longwood
College. She graduated from the Virginia-Maryland
Regional College of Veterinary Medicine in May of 2003. She greatly
enjoys working in her hometown and helping the community.
Dr. Erwin completed the International
Veterinary Acupuncture Society course in acupuncture in March 2007 and
is working toward completing her certification. She is also working
toward completing her training in Canine Rehabilitation and is studying
with the Canine Rehabilitation Institute. Dr. Erwin's other special
interests include greyhound health care and senior pet wellness. Dr.
Erwin is married to her best friend Jeremy and their family includes
their dogs (Amadeus, K.C., and Luna) and four cats (Grace, Mabel, Georgette,
and Amos). Dr. Erwin enjoys various activities such as reading, arts
and crafts, and spending time with family.
Gerry
Hish, D.V.M.
Dr. Gerry Hish grew up in Fairfax County and joined Leesburg Veterinary
Hospital in the summer of 2005. He received a B.S. in Wildlife Biology
from Virginia Tech
in 1995 and graduated from the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of
Veterinary Medicine in 1999. Dr. Hish lived and worked in Fairfax for
six years before moving to Leesburg to raise his family.
Tasha
Sasseville, D.V.M.
Dr. Tasha Sasseville graduated cum laude with a BA in Biology from St.
Anselm College in New Hampshire. She furthered her education at
Atlantic Veterinary
College in PEI Canada where she graduated in 2005. She pursued many
interests while in veterinary school including taking an externship
in Nicaragua. She is fascinated with primate behavior and enjoyed observing
them in their natural habitat.
Dr. Sasseville went back
to New England after graduation where she pursued her main interests
in animal behavior and companion animal medicine. She recently moved
here to the Leesburg area and is excited about living in this beautiful
area and , of course, the milder climate! She is quickly learning about
what this area has to offer. In her free time she enjoys jogging, hiking,
playing tennis, and horseback riding.
Dr. Sasseville a member of the American Veterinary Society of Animal
Behavior and is available for behavior consults.