


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 Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians. Dr. Hinn has one kitty named Purry.
Erin Mairs, VMD
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Mairs received her veterinary degree at the University of Pennsylvania. Her interests include radiology, internal medicine and client education. She enjoys spending time with her 2 cats Chester and Tiger.
Jennifer Smetana, VMD
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Smetana received her veterinary degree from the University of Pennsylvania located in Philadelphia, PA. Her interests include internal medicine, dermatology, and radiology. She enjoys watching, as well as participating in, a variety of sporting events, including, softball, football, and basketball. In addition, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her two cats.
Ellen Burbrink, DVM
Associate Veterinarian Dr. Burbrink received her veterinary degree from Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine in Blacksburg, VA. Her interests include dentistry, surgery, and internal medicine. She is recently married, a die-hard Hokie fan, and enjoys any and everything Star Wars related. She also loves to spend time with her two Boston Terriers, Rommel and Lucy.
Jennifer Surace, DVM
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Surace received her veterinary degree from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. Her veterinary interests include surgery and internal medicine. She is originally from Pittsburgh, PA and enjoys spending time with friends, watching or participating in a variety of sports, and being outdoors with her dog Marley.
Jennifer Alden, BS LVT
Kathryn Newell, BS LVT
Licensed Veterinarian Technician
Mrs. Newell graduated in 2003 from Wilson College with a bachelors of science degree in Veterinary Medical Technology. After college she moved back home to upstate New York where she worked as a LVT at a 3 doctor small animal hospital for 3 years. She recently moved to the Northern Virginia area to marry her husband Brian. In their spare time she and Brian enjoy camping as well as the many sights DC has to offer.