Veterinarians
Marissa Gonzalez, DVM
Dr. Marissa Gonzalez was born in Maryland and raised in Cinnaminson, New Jersey. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Rutgers University in 1984. She moved to Richmond, Virginia in 1989 and worked at Sheltering Arms Physical Rehabilitation Hospital before moving to Blacksburg, VA to attend the Virginia Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine.
Dr. Gonzalez's veterinary interests include avian, exotic, emergency and aquatic animal medicine. Living in the Lakeside area for many years, Dr. Gonzalez is excited to be a part of Lakeside Animal Hospital. In addition to her medicine skills, she has honed her emergency medicine techniques by working at a local emergency veterinary referral practice.
Some of Dr. Gonzalez's hobbies include scuba diving, hiking, boating and reading.
Dr. Anna L. Barnes, DVM
Associate veterinarian Dr. Anna Barnes has cared for pets as a general practitioner at Lakeside Animal Hospital since June 2008. A lifelong animal lover, she developed a passion for veterinary medicine and the human-animal bond while working as a veterinary assistant. She loves working with pets and the clients that come into the hospital each day.
Originally from Arlington, VA, Dr. Barnes attended James Madison University and received her Bachelor's Degree in Biology in 2001. She continued her veterinary education at the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine and was awarded her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2008. She also holds a continuing education certification in nutrition.
Exotic pet medicine, neurology, dermatology and ultrasound are among her many professional interests. At home, she enjoys the companionship of her four dogs: Punter, a Pomeranian; Sara and Piper, a pair of Beagles, and Tia, a Bichon mix. When she's not busy with her duties at the hospital, she enjoys traveling, going to concerts, cooking and watching Redskins football.
Hospital Staff
Donna S. Kolba, Practice Manager
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Lynn Phillips, Licensed Veterinary Technician
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