Dedicated Team Providing Care for Pets

At Lakewood Animal Hospital, we pride ourselves on having a dedicated and experienced veterinary team. We are made up of skilled doctors, technicians, and staff who are passionate about providing the best care for your pet. Get to know our team and see why we are the top choice for pet owners in the area.
Image

Megan

Practice Manager
Megan joined the Lakewood team in July 2019. She was cross-trained working at the front desk and on the clinical side and is now serving as our practice manager. She studied International Affairs and Environmental Sustainability at the University of Mary Washington. She enjoys interacting with clients and meeting their furry family members. Megan loves all animals but has a soft spot for hounds. She lives in Spotsylvania with her family and dog, Amelia. She enjoys spending time outdoors and with her family.
Image

Tracy

Lead Veterinary Assistant
Tracy joined Lakewood in April 2023. She started out as a receptionist for an animal clinic in Alaska, was cross-trained, and became a Certified Veterinary Assistant in 2014. She is currently continuing her education to become a Licensed Veterinary Technician. In her free time, Tracy enjoys spending time with her family and cuddling with her two loveable pitties, Calvin and Hobbes.
Image

Francesca

Veterinary Assistant
Francesca joined the team in December 2020. She had prior experience working as a veterinary assistant in the veterinary field. She has dachshund and a black cat that absolutely adore each other. She is currently enrolled in school to become a Licensed Veterinary Technician! When she is not at work she is taking care of her pets and her two amazing little boys.
Image

Kelly

Veterinary Assistant
Kelly came to Lakewood Animal Hospital July 2022. Prior to joining us, she was a receptionist at a spay & neuter clinic for 5 years. About 1 year ago, her family consisting of her, her husband, 3 dogs & 2 kitties, moved to Lake Anna. When Kelly is not at work, she enjoys reading, boating and going on walks with her pups.
Image

Alyssa

Veterinary Assistant
Alyssa joined the Lakewood Animal Hospital team in the summer of 2025. As a veterinary assistant, she is excited to be starting her journey in the veterinary medicine field, where she gets to work closely with pets and the people who love them. She has always been passionate about animals, with a special soft spot for German shepherds. In her free time, she enjoys training her dogs, coloring, gardening, and spending time with her close friends.
Image

Sydney

Veterinary Assistant
Sydney joined Lakewood Animal Hospital in October 2025. Before joining our team, she worked as a veterinary assistant and receptionist at a small animal hospital for three years. She enjoys building connections with clients and their pets and is passionate about providing quality care to every patient. In her free time, Sydney loves reading, spending time with her husband, and going on adventures with her Border Collie, Finn.
Image

Melinda

Veterinary Assistant
Melinda is a graduate of Long Medical Institute, completing her veterinary assistant education in 1994, and brings many years of experience and dedication to the veterinary field. After recently relocating to Virginia, she joined the Lakewood Team in November 2025 and looks forward to continuing to provide compassionate, high-quality care to patients and clients. Outside of work, Melinda enjoys baking and cooking and loves spending time with her two dogs, Addison and Skippy.
Image

Sarah

Veterinary Receptionist
Sarah has worked in the veterinary field since 2016 and says her favorite patients are senior pets because they’re gentle and well-mannered, even the cranky ones! She is a mother of spiders, dogs, and (bearded) dragons – as you can imagine, her animals occupy the majority of her free time!
Image

Tamara

Veterinary Receptionist
Tamara joined the Lakewood team in August of 2025. Before this, she served as an AmeriCorps VISTA focused on food insecurity at her alma mater, the University of Mary Washington, where she graduated with a degree in Conservation Biology. When she's not behind the desk, she's throwing a ball for her Corgi, Mob and working towards her Master's in Animal Shelter Management.