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Bonnie J. Hileman, DVM, Practice Owner
My family moved to Monrovia in 1968 and I still live in Frederick County while most of my family currently resides in Florida. I graduated summa cum laude from Loyola College, Baltimore in 1984 with a BS in biology. I graduated from the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine in 1988 and am a member of Beta Beta Beta National Biological Honor Society, Alpha Sigma Nu Honor Society and Phi Zeta Veterinary Honor Society. I knew in eighth grade that I wanted to be a veterinarian and have loved every minute of my career. My favorite part of veterinary medicine is being able to tell someone who thinks they are going to lose their friend that we can help them and they shouldn’t have to lose their friend now. The hardest part is helping someone say goodbye to the pet they love, especially since that pet has often touched my heart. I have a special interest in managing the multiple problems that affect an older pet’s quality of life. We also work very hard to diagnose, treat, and manage urinary problems in our patients. Since many of the animals that end up with a rescue group were given up because of a urinary problem, we don’t want our clients to feel they have no option for dealing with their pet’s urinary problem except to give him up. I adopted Poppet and Birch from Friends of Montgomery County Animals. My horse Rose only sees me occasionally. Fortunately she is a very lazy Appaloosa and would rather not work. I also enjoy reading, cross stitching, crocheting, and gardening.
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Chiara M. Roman, DVM, Associate Veterinarian
 "When love and skill work together, expect a masterpiece." This quote has been my inspiration for a very long time and it still stands true. It helps remind me that I became a veterinarian due to the great reward that comes from caring for those that cannot speak for themselves and mean so much to you.
Born and raised in Puerto Rico, I developed a special interest for veterinary medicine at an early age. I graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BS in Veterinary Technology from the University of Puerto Rico in 2005 and obtained my DVM at the University of Missouri in Columbia in 2009.
I moved to Maryland immediately after graduation. Currently I live with Isabella, a very curious and lovable Missourian Tortoiseshell DMH cat and Cleo (aka Mademoiselle Cleopatra), a very socialized and playful French Bulldog.
With all the excitement that comes from initiating a new chapter in my life, I look forward to working with all of you and your tail-wagging companions!!!
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Rosslyn Gilmore, Office Manager
 I am Rosslyn Gilmore. I was born and raised in this area. I went to college for a while then got married to my best friend Sean. I now have two teenage daughters K’mille and Kaitlin. We have lived in various areas of the country. My family came back to this area in 2003. My background is in sales/mortgages, but I now enjoy the new challenges I face everyday here at Gaithersburg Veterinary Clinic.
Though I am the office manager you’ll see me all over the office. I wear many hats. I enjoy the diversity that this job brings. Throughout my life I’ve had numerous pets from bunnies to snakes but my heart will always belong to the large breed dogs like Mastiffs and Rottweilers. At this time I have a dog, Bronx, and 2 cats, Sam and Charlie.
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Sarah Voss, RVT, Senior Veterinary Nurse
 Hello! My name is Sarah Voss and I am a Registered Veterinary Technician. I have a bachelor’s degree in Biology and my associate’s degree in Veterinary Technology. I have been working in the field of veterinary medicine for over 4 years and cannot imagine doing anything else as a career! I am extremely passionate about animals and have had a variety of pets over the past 25 years ranging from mice to a dog. Currently I have a 3 year old orange and white tabby cat named Toulouse and a 1 year old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Marseille. I would like to add another cat and dog to my family but have to put those plans on hold for a couple more years because I am expecting my first child in May 2010. I look forward to being a mommy and hopefully instilling my love and compassion for animals into my children.
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Lori Lonergan, Veterinary Nurse
 My name is Lori, I was born in Japan, came to the United States with my Irish-German Navy Dad and my Japanese Mom, and lived in various places in the Garden State till my family settled in West Milford, New Jersey. Our home was on a lake, and across the street from a large state forest and soon became the collection site for a long line of shelter dogs and cats, chipmunks, birds, and the occasional turtle or salamander. I graduated from Douglass College, Rutgers University in 1976, and from Seton Hall University School of Law in 1979. My most recent job prior to joining the staff at Gaithersburg Veterinary Clinic was the practice of Election Law in the offices of the Attorney General of the State of New Jersey. My son, a 2008 graduate of the Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut, is now an officer assigned to a ship in Boston, Massachusetts. My daughter is an executive with the College Board in Manhattan, and received her Masters in Public Education from Baruch University in New York. I pulled up stakes and made the move to the Olde Line State in the summer of 2007. In addition to my abiding interest in my family and pets, I also very much enjoy traveling, reading, counted cross-stitch, and following the vicissitudes of my favorite baseball team, the peerless New York Yankees (GO BOMBERS!). I now live in Gaithersburg with Mooshie the Maine Coon, and Paul, the erstwhile Red Sox fan. In my spare time you can find me happily refurbishing our townhouse, and puttering around in the garden.
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Hamilton Saxon, Veterinary Nurse
 My name is Hamilton Saxon. I first was employed here in May 2008, left for several months to try veterinary specialty practice, and returned in September 2009. I am a student at University of Maryland of College Park, and I'm majoring in Psychology.
I'm a proud owner of five animals, two of which are cats (named Max and Avalon) and three are dogs (named Ruby, Emma, and Pearl). I look forward to seeing you and your pets!
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Monica Rosales, Veterinary Nurse
 Hey everyone! My name is Monica and I've been working at GVC since August '08. I have 6 great cats named Bert, Ernie, Charlie, Suky and our newest additions Jack Sparrow and Polly. I’ve had tons of pets from fish to birds to hamsters. I go to Montgomery College and am majoring in Criminal Justice but I love animals! I get to see so many great pets at the clinic and love working with everyone here. Hope to see you and your furry friends soon!
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Steven Rapp, Veterinary Nurse
 Hey, I'm Steven. I originally volunteered here from July 2005 to February 2007, at which point I was hired. At work, I often find myself doing whatever needs to be done, which ranges from technician work to some computer and lab machine maintenance with a bunch of other things that pop-up. At home, I get to see my cat Sunset, and I think it would be cool to have a dog named Jackson - an idea I got from an old Tom and Jerry cartoon.
I hope to one day become a veterinarian myself, and being in the high school graduating class of 2010, I figured that getting experience and familiarity all throughout high school was a great idea. I currently go to Northwest High School, and I'm on the Marching Band Drumline playing the quads/tenors/quint-toms/whatever you want to call them. I also have my hobby of writing programs in Visual Basic for my own use that make my life easier, and perhaps I'll release a program of mine one day.
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Brianna Lasslet, Veterinary Nurse
 Hi, my name is Brianna, and I've been working here at Gaithersburg Veterinary Clinic since September of 2005. I love working here with all the kitties and doggies that we keep healthy. The lab work is also really cool too. I have two cats, Scarlett and Rocky, at home that I love to death!!
I am currently attending college and only work during college breaks. I like snowboarding during the winter and watching football games. I love hanging out with my friends and family!!
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Vanyssa Wyman, Veterinary Nurse
 Hi, I’m Vanyssa! I’ve been working here since August 2008, but I go to school full-time at Mount Saint Mary’s University where I major in Biology. I’ve always had a variety of animals in my home including my German Shepherd, Sonne and cornsnake, Mooshu. I love working here and I can’t wait to meet your pet! |
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Lynda, Bookkeeping and Billing
I'm Lynda and live with my husband and 3 daughters on a horse farm. I have two Dobermans, chickens, horses, ponies and numerous barn cats. For the past several years I have been doing the bookkeeping for the clinic. Most of the time I work from home, but I usually come in one day a week.
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