VCA Herndon-Reston Animal Hospital

Bios

• Dr. Lewis Michaels

  DVM

  Dr. Lewis Michaels founded and built the Herndon-Reston Animal Hospital in 1975. A graduate of Michigan State University Veterinary School in 1969, he has a great interest in orthopedic and general soft tissue surgery, internal medicine, and he is quite skilled in all areas of animal health. Dr. Michaels is a member of the major national, state and local veterinary organizations. Through his committment to excellence in the veterinary field and membership with the American Animal Hospital Association, the hospital received the AAHA 25 Year Excellence Award. Outside of work, Dr. Michaels enjoys tennis, art, and traveling.

• Dr. Jennifer Hall

  DVM

  Determined to be a veterinarian, Dr. Jennifer Hall earned a Bachelor's degree in 3 years as number one in her class and was accepted into the first class at Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine. After graduating, Dr. Hall entered private practice. Prior to VCA, she worked during the day and was on call for night emergency duty at Middleburg Animal Hospital in Virigina. She has devoted her veterinary profession to VCA Herndon Reston since 1987 and plans to continue to do so. She strives to provide quality care during all phases of a patient's life through compassion, experience, and knowledge. Over the years, she has had the privilege and pleasure of establishing long term relationships with clients, their pets and the staff. Sadly. for the first time, Dr. Hall has an empty nest. Being blessed with many creatures both great and small from her first childhood pet, Myrtle: the turlle, to the most recent loss of her elderly cat, Petunia (Tuna Fish) and Sabrina, a feline sweetheart, who passed too young from cancer. Thier fond memories live on! As a single parent, Dr. Hall enjoys spending time with her daughter who is growing up too fast. Gardening and nature bring Dr. Hall peace. Dr. Hall is an avid tennis player and pianist. Volunteering has included the SPCA, church, Blandy Arboretum, and civic groups. She regularly attends the D.C. Academy of Veterinary Medicine for continuing education.

• Kathleen McCadden

  DVM

  Welcome, my name is Dr. Kathleen McCadden. Prior to joining the VCA Herndon Reston team in May 2012, I was a relief associate veterinarian for various small animal practices in Vermont, Virginia and Maryland. My interests are in chinese veterinary medicine and acupuncture with small and large animals. I have a love for all animals especially our geriatric patients and strive to provide them with a medical enhancement to the wonderful western veterinary medicine that they already receive her at VCA Herndon Reston. My goal is to enhance our patient's quality of life by providing hope, compassion and enhanced medical support to traditional treatments. If you were to ask me WHY I joined the veterinary profession, I would say "I love to help animals live longer healthier lives and enjoy the smiles it provides to the people that love them!". A few things that you may not know about me:. I have 3 dogs and 2 cats. I love the Siberian Husky breed and the hound family. I love to hike, camp, kayak, swim and photography. I aspire to travel and explore new places. I love snow!!!. Prior to VCA, Dr. McCadden was a research assistant for the University of Maryland. She worked for 5 years as a relief associate veterinarian for various small animal practices with 3 years in Vermont. She has worked as a relief veterinarian with interests in Chinese veterinary medicine and acupuncture with small and large animals for the last 4 years. She joined the VCA family in May 2012. Her love for geriatric animals plays an integral part in the hospital. Dr. McCadden provides a medical enhancement to western veterinary medicine by practicing acupuncture and Chinese medicine not only on geriatric pets but all pets. She provides owners with hope and enhanced medical support to traditional treatments to improve thier pets quality of life. Dr. McCadden joined the veterinary profession because she was drawn to the profession through her time as a volunteer in an animal shelter. Her current animal companions are Lakota:a husky mix, Neeka: a husky mix, Sharq: a husky,Stryder: a shepherd mix and Rudy & Bubbles: DSH cats. Dr. McCadden has a love for the Siberian Husky and breeds of the hound family. Her interests outside of the hospital are hiking, camping, kayaking, swimming, photography, traveling/exploring new places, snow!, music and spending time with her family.

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• Cara Toscano

  DVM

  Dr. Cara Toscano received her a B.S. degree in Pre-Veterinary Medicine and Biology-Life Sciences from the University of Findlay in Ohio. She then attended The Ontario Veterinary College in Guelph, Ontario to earn her DVM. She is interested in general practice, community outreach, and wildlife/zoological medicine. If you were to ask Dr. Toscano WHY she chose the veterinary profession she would say, "I became a veterinarian because.. in high school I was fascinated when we would dissect frogs in biology class. I wanted to know everything about how the animal body worked and functioned. This fascination has turned into a career in veterinary medicine." We are excited to have Dr. Toscano on our team here at VCA Herndon Reston. Please join us in welcoming her to our hospital on July 7th from 9am- 7pm by stopping by VCA Herndon Reston for a meet and greet and refreshments!.