Veterinarians
in Washington, DC

Dr. Malczyn graduated from veterinary school at Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in animal sciences from the University of Maryland, College Park. She lives in Washington DC with her boyfriend and their two pets: a Jack Russell terrier mix named Topaz and a Sphynx cat named Periwrinkle (aka Rinky). When not at work, Dr. Malczyn loves being active and spending time outdoors; she enjoys running, practicing yoga, skiing, and traveling. Her professional interests include feline medicine, dentistry, and geriatric care, and she is very passionate about preventive care and the veterinary-client-patient relationship. She is Fear Free Certified and would love to make veterinary care less stressful for your pet and you. Sending a happy and healthy patient home to a loving family brings her joy in the profession. She cannot wait to meet you and your pet(s)! More Details >>

Dr. McFarland joined the Banfield family in 2013, and has always had a passion for the medical field and a love for animals. Her desire to help animals was the main motivator in pursuing a career in veterinary medicine. Dr. McFarland attended Virginia Tech for her undergraduate degree in animal and poultry science with a minor in biology. She continued her education by attending Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2006 and developed a strong interest in pathology and dermatology. She loves being a veterinarian most by making new relationships with pets and their owners. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, working out, and traveling. She has a a 10-year-old cane corso named Natalia, and is excited to meet you and your pet! More Details >>

Jarrod joined the Banfield family in February 2015 and helped open the South Riding, Virginia hospital location. In December 2015, he was promoted to shift lead at South Riding. Jarrod attended the University of South Florida and initially went to school for human medicine before transitioning into veterinary medicine. In November of 2017, Jarrod was chosen as one of 7 individuals from the Mars Global company across the world to participate in the Mars Ambassador program to provide care to pets in need. He has a huge interest in rehabilitation, physical therapy and senior pet care. Jarrod is Fear Free Certified and is dedicated to providing a safe and stress free visit for each client and their pet. He currently lives in Arlington, Virginia with his Pomeranian dog, Kai. He spends a lot of time with Kai taking him on trips and for hiking adventures in Great Falls. More Details >>

Natalie first started with Banfield at the nearby Bethesda location in May 2015, but her passion for pets began well before that. She enjoys showing the same love and care to patients as she shows to her own senior puggle, Georgia. Since kindergarten, Natalie grew up in Kensington, MD and considers herself a DC area native with a southern flare as she was born in Georgia and raised by two parents from Savannah, GA (Go Dawgs!). In her free time, Natalie enjoys painting and drawing, exploring DC neighborhoods, relaxing and spending time with her boyfriend. Her favorite books are the Harry Potter series and Jane Austen. Natalie cannot wait to provide quality care to your furry family. More Details >>

Christyne joined Banfield in 2019 as a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT). She has been an LVT for the past 16 years and absolutely loves what she does! Chistyne moved to the DC area from New York where she worked at North Shore Animal League for 8 years, along with owning her own pet sitting business. She has 3 dogs (Mocha, Kashi and Sasha). She knew that she wanted to work with animals from the time that she was a child and says that it's one of the best decisions that she's made! Chistyne is excited to share her expertise and compassion with you and your pet! More Details >>

Diamond graduated from Virginia State University with a B.S. degree in pre-veterinary medicine. She knew from the time she was in middle school that she wanted an occupation in handling animals. She is a Washingtonian born and raised! Diamond has 4 cats (Cookie, May, June and Marz) and a dog (Lincoln). In her free time, she enjoys walking in parks, longboarding and biking with her brother, playing video games and watching anime. She deeply cares about all animals, big and small while providing proper care to your pets. More Details >>

Jessyca has been with Banfield since 2016 and is currently studying to become a licensed veterinary technician. She takes special interest in diagnostic imaging and client education. Jessyca believes that having the knowledge of how to care for your pet at home is the first step to living a long, happy and healthy life with them! She lives in Montgomery County, MD with her two cats, Lynx and Mousse. When not at work, Jessyca enjoys playing with her cats, hiking, going to concerts and playing PC games. More Details >>

Charles joined Banfield in 2019, but has been in the veterinary field for several years. He has always had a passion for working with animals, and has a dog named Dutch and a cat named Remy. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, playing basketball and working on music production. Charles is a DMV native who currently lives in DC with his wife and daughter. He is excited to be a part of the Banfield team and is looking forward to meeting you and your pets! More Details >>

Nelson joined the Banfield family as a Veterinary Assistant as of 2019. He was born in Cuba and graduated from the National Technical Tourism Institute in Havana. Nelson moved to the US 20 years ago and made the Washington, DC area his new home. He is currently studying to be a Licensed Veterinary Technician through Penn Foster. Nelson loves animals and has been surrounded by them since a young age. His grandmother lived in a small farmhouse with a variety of farm and domestic animals where he spent most of his free time. He knew that he had a passion to work with animals in the veterinary field and used his dog, Liky, as his inspiration to move forward in that direction. He enjoys spending his free time watching movies with his family or leaving the busy city atmosphere to enjoy nature and camping in the mountains. Nelson is excited to be able to share his love for animals with you and your pet! More Details >>

Brittany joined Banfield in 2019, but is no stranger to the company. Her mother worked for Banfield and was even a client service coordinator as well! She is currently working on completing her bachelor's degree in biology at Morgan State University in Maryland. In her free time, Brittany enjoys meditation through music and relaxing. She is excited to be at the DC Adams Morgan hospital and looking forward to caring for your pets. More Details >>

Noah joined the Banfeld family in 2019 after making some career goal changes. He has a love for animals and a passion to help them. Noah has set some goals within Banfield to continue his development and would like to become a veterinary assistant in the future. He attended Montreat College where he was studying worship arts and playing college lacrosse. He also met and married his wife during his time at college. Noah has several cats and fosters some from time to time. Outside of work, he loves to play lacrosse, go hiking with his wife, and play music. More Details >>

Ulisses joined the Banfield family in 2019 shortly after the Adams Morgan hospital opened. He was born in Brazil and raised in a home with many different types of pets in his back yard such as monkeys, turtles, dogs, birds and rabbits; all of which became like family members to him. He graduated with a major in chemistry in 1997 and then relocated to Washington, DC about a year after graduation. In 2017, Ulisses attended Montgomery College for science. His goal is to focus his studies in the veterinary field. In his free time, he enjoys to travel, play music, art, and spend time with his family. Ulisses is excited to work with Banfield and is committed to deliver quality, responsibility, and efficacy to pets within our community. More Details >>