Veterinarians

	Scott Anderson, DVM Dr. Scott Anderson graduated from the first class of the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine in 1984. His first position was in a mixed animal practice in Pennsylvania working with many different species. His desire was to pursue a career in equine veterinary work so he went on to do an internship in a horse practice in Apex, NC. Dr. Anderson returned to the Richmond area in 1986 to be closer to his family. He worked with Dr. Milton Kingsbury for 2 ½ years before purchasing Woodside Equine Clinic in 1989. Dr. Anderson’s first experiences with horses were as a farrier. Since becoming a veterinarian he has also enjoyed pursuing acupuncture, chiropractic, and learning about imaging techniques such as ultrasound and nuclear scintigraphy. His main area of interest is sports medicine especially involving the back and lameness work. Outside of veterinary medicine, Dr. Anderson spends time with his wife Laura, daughter Arianna, and their 50 and growing number of animals. He also enjoys riding bikes, skiing, boating, and reading.
	Douglass Berry, DVM, Diplomate ACVS Dr. Berry was raised in central Kentucky, as a son of an equine veterinarian, and returned there after graduating from Auburn University in 1995. He served a resident veterinarian for both Walmac International and Castleton farms, gaining valuable experience with the breeding, development and sales of thoroughbreds and standardbreds, before pursuing his surgical training. Dr. Berry spent the last eight years with the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine - first, as a surgical resident at the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center in Leesburg; and then as a large animal surgeon at the H. T. Peters Large Animal Teaching Hospital in Blacksburg. The last two years serving as the senior equine surgeon in the Blacksburg hospital. Dr. Berry brings experience in both orthopedic and soft tissue surgery with areas of interest in racing and sport horse lameness, foal development, oncology, wound healing and surgical management of colic. Dr. Berry also brings the resources of his wife, Dr. Stephanie Hamilton Berry, a board-certified veterinary anesthesiologist. This provides Woodside the opportunity to offer complete surgical care for your loved pet to Derby threat.
	David Stanford, DVM, Diplomate ACT Dr. David Stanford graduated from the Virginia- Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine in 1988. He served as an intern for Blue Ridge Equine Clinic for one year and practiced in Chester County Pennsylvania for another year before arriving in the Richmond area in 1990. After working for Flint Stites, D.V.M. for 2 years Dr. Stanford joined Woodside Equine Clinic. From 1998- 2001 he managed Commonwealth Equine Reproduction Center, LLC and was the resident veterinarian for Cre Run Enterprises, LLC. In 2002 Dr. Stanford returned to Woodside Equine to help start up Woodside’s Equine Reproduction Center. Dr. Stanford has enjoyed general equine practice for many years but his primary interest is equine reproduction. He has taken courses in advanced reproductive techniques including embryo transfer and semen freezing. He is currently a member of the Society for Theriogenology (Veterinary Reproduction) and has been boarded as a specialist with the American College of Theriogenologists since August 2007. Dr. Stanford has been married to Karen for 19 years and has 3 children: Andrew, 14; Rachel, 11; and Lauren, 9; as well as Buddy the dog, 6. He spends most of his free time playing with and coaching his kids.
	Claudia True, DVM Dr. Claudia True was a 1986 graduate of the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterianry Medicine, followed by a year’s internship in large animal medicine at the School of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery, Texas A&M University. In 1987 she joined Woodside Equine Clinic, Ashland, Virginia, then headed by Dr. Milton Kingsbury. Dr. True has an interest in equine dentistry and has taken several continuing education courses to advance her knowledge in this field. She is currently on the dental committee of the American Association of Equine Practitioners. In addition to dentistry, Dr. True also enjoys preventative medicine and equine reproduction. Dr. True lives in Ashland, Virginia, with her husband, Scott Inge, and daughter Meredith. Her hobbies include gardening, hiking, riding, current events, and the joys,and sometimes frustrations, of dealing with a two-year-old.
	Katherine Burke, DVM Dr. Katherine Burke graduated from the Virginia- Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine in 2003 and began working at Woodside on September, 15, 2005. Since graduation she has been working for Blue Mountain Equine Services in Madison, Virginia. This busy two doctor practice offered her a chance to gain experience in all aspects of equine veterinary medicine. She is looking forward to joining a larger practice as well as getting to know the Richmond area. Dr. Burke took her first horseback riding lesson at the age of six. After failure as ballerina, pianist, gymnast and soccer goalie, her family was relieved to see that she held some potential. By age eight she had her heart set on veterinary school and never changed focus. During her off time she still heads straight for the barn. A recent switch from the hunter ring to eventing has presented a whole new set of challenges for her riding hobby. Other than horses, Dr. Burke also enjoys hiking, volleyball, meeting new people and playing with her dog, Noodle.
	Cristi Salmon, DVM Ambulatory Veterinarian Dr. Cristi Salmon joined Woodside Equine Clinic in 2008 with 11 years of experience in the equine industry and veterinary medicine. Dr. Salmon previously worked as an associate at Equine Medical Associates in Pilot Point, Texas, a high volume, ambulatory and in-house, full-care hospital, specializing in lameness and the breeding of performance quarter horses. Previously, upon graduation from Virginia Tech with a Bachelor of Science in animal science, Dr. Salmon held a position with Schroeder Ranch, a large training and breeding facility in Gainesville, Texas, where she was employed as the ranch and breeding manager. At Woodside, Dr. Salmon joined the ambulatory medicine team, with interests in emergency medicine, lameness, and reproduction.
	Linda O'Donnell, DVM Dr. Linda O’Donnell graduated from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine (Go Gators!). She is originally from Palm Harbor, Florida and is looking forward to the seeing the change of seasons in Virginia. She grew up riding American Saddlebreds and decided during high school to pursue a career in veterinary medicine. Outside of work, she enjoys exercising, hiking, kayaking, watching movies and Gator football and basketball games. She also enjoys spending time with her cat, Willow, and her boyfriend, Joel.
	Claudia Sandoval, DVM Dr. Claudia Sandoval graduated from Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. She grew up on the tough streets of Brooklyn, NY and spent her summers at her father’s farm in El Salvador, C.A. Working on the farm and riding her pony, Estrella, is what seeded her desire to become a veterinarian. Her primary veterinary interests are internal medicine, dentistry and preventative medicine. After bearing many snowy winters she is ready for some fun in the sun with horses. Outside of work, she dedicates her time to her husband, Ian, and their beautiful twin girls, Crissy and Ella.
	Alison Thacker, DVM Dr. Alison Thacker graduated from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Originally from Canton, NY, she grew up competing in various local shows, US Pony Club events, and finally found the most enjoyment eventing her old, decrepit Thoroughbred gelding. Subsequent to his retirement, she headed out west and spent three summers as a wrangler at a large guest ranch in southeastern Wyoming. She is looking forward to meeting all of Woodside’s patients and clients and after growing up in Upstate New York and undergraduate school winters in Maine, she is excited for a winter where snow is only a distant possibility. Her veterinary interests include reproduction, medicine, neonatal medicine, and ophthalmology. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, camping, pleasure riding, watching movies, and playing with her dog, Paxton.

Woodside Equine Clinic Support Staff

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Technicians/Veterinary Assistants

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Barn Crew

Lee Nowlan Facilities Manager and Inventory Specialist Lee has been at Woodside Equine Clinic for the past 2.5 years. He brings a number of years of horse experience having in the past worked for a large breeding & racing facility in their reproductive & training barns as well as ponying horses at the track. Lee, a born and bred Virginian, lives with his wife of 36 years and spends time with his 2 grown sons. He also enjoys riding his Harley on the weekends when not working at the clinic.

CFO - Chief Feline Officer

Miss Missy CFO - Assistant Miss Missy joined Woodside in March of 2005. Missy assists at many tasks including greeting clients and making sure that we are aptly air-conditioning and/or heating the greater Ashland area for our clients' comfort. She has become an invaluable asset to Woodside, especially during staff meetings at which she takes detailed notes and reports about old business. She can usually be found keeping an eye on various staff members and doctors in any number of hiding places and is always first to let us know when our x-ray envelope supply is running short. Please look for her during your next visit to our clinic, but remember to approach slowly and softly as she is a tad bit shy and very modest about all of her hidden talents.

CEO - Chief Equine Officer (of equine relations)

Roxanne Roxanne "Roxie" came to Woodside Equine Clinic during the early spring of 2003 after having answered our newsletter ad for a SEM (single equine mare) with great attitude and willingness to work in a variety of fields (pun intended). Roxie is in charge of Stallion relations for our Reproduction Center as well as greeting patients and helping to put them at ease by making sure they are not lonely during their stay at Woodside. If you see her, she asks that all requests for autographs and pictures be accompanied by a carrot donation.

Woodside Equine Clinic Staff

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