Our Vets and Staff members

 

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.