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Newport News

Newport News

12142 Jefferson Ave
Newport News, VA  23602

(757) 881-9075

Hospital Number: 0667

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  • Description
    Surrounded by some excellent shopping, the Banfield Pet Hospital of Newport News, VA is conveniently located within the Yoder Plaza, and makes it easy to be an active partner in your pet’s health and well-being.
     
     The Newport News Banfield has a strong focus on preventive care, dentistry, and a wide range of surgical services from spay and neuter to more complex soft tissue and orthopedic surgery (on a case by case basis after a consultation with the doctor). 
     
    You can also visit our online pet health library for help with pet health challenges at home. All the pet health articles in our library are written by Banfield experts and include a variety of species and topics. These pet health articles are a valuable resource for all pet owners.
      
    Banfield Pet Hospital of Newport News is always accepting new pet patients and same day access appointments may be available. Don’t forget to ask our staff about the Optimum Wellness Plan® options we offer to our Newport News guests.
     
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  • Services

    Services Offered at this Location

    • Vaccinations
    • Comprehensive Exams
    • Parasite Control
    • General Dentistry
    • General Surgery
    • Skin Care
    • Geriatrics & Pediatrics
    • Spays & Neuters
    • Drop Off Services
    • Giardia Testing
    • Microchipping
    • Digital Radiography
    • In-House Laboratory Diagnostics
    • In-House & Online Pharmacy
    • Nutrition Consultation
    • Behavior Consultation
    • Personalized Client Web Portal and Mobile App
    • Urgent Care (availability may vary; please call)
    • Optimum Wellness Plans®
    • Canine Genetic Analysis™
    • Care Credit
  • Team

    Dr. Maria Ramirez-Gorton
    Chief of Staff

    Dr. Ramirez-Gorton earned a B.S. degree in agriculture animal science from California Polytechnic University, Pomona in 2002. She attended Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine and graduated with her DVM degree in 2006. Dr. Ramirez practiced in California for a year prior to moving her entire family to the East coast and she has resided in Hampton Roads ever since. She joined the Banfield team in 2010 and is currently Chief of Staff at both the Newport News and Hampton locations. Her special interests include dentistry, dermatology, and internal medicine -endocrine. Dr. Ramirez especially enjoys mentoring students and doctors. Her “free time” is hectic but fun with her husband, 3 children, 2 dogs, 2 cats, and a pot-bellied pig named Ernie. Dr. Ramirez is an avid runner and enjoys the marathon distance the most. She can be found many weekends pounding the pavement or participating in local road races. More Details >>

    Dr. Erin Struble
    Associate Veterinarian

    Dr. Struble is a Williamsburg native, but grew up overseas with her military family. She graduated from Hollins University in Roanoke with a B.S. degree in biology/pre-veterinary studies, then attended Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. After spending two summers during veterinary school working as an assistant with the Banfield Newport News family, she was excited to return as a doctor. She loves watching ice hockey, jamming to Disney music, reading, and hanging out with her German Shepherd, Hiccup, and her cat, Astrid. She has a particular love of pediatric medicine and theriogenology, living up to her nickname, Dr. Snuggle, with all puppies and kittens that cross her path. More Details >>

    Dr. Alisson Wheeler
    Associate Veterinarian

    Dr. Wheeler, a Miami native, earned her bachelor's degree in biology from Florida International University. She gained experience as a technician working with specialists and ER doctors before going to veterinary school at Ross University. She performed her clinical year at Virginia Tech before moving to Gloucester with her husband, a Sargent in the military and her 2 dogs, Chloe (a 12-year-old shih-tzu) and Miller (a 7-year-old golden retriever). Dr. Wheeler and her husband are foodies at heart, and she loves taking dance classes and spending time with her immediate and work family. More Details >>

    Dr. Matthew Kelcourse
    Associate Veterinarian

    Dr. Kelcourse received his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine in 1992. He has been with Banfield since January 2016, and has special training and interests in orthopedic and spinal surgery, complicated soft tissue surgery, and general medicine and surgery. He finds time to relax kayaking and hiking with his wife, Patty, and rescued family member, Cassidy, playing golf, and spending time at the beach or on the water. More Details >>

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