Veterinarians
in Sterling, VA

Dr. Megan Dolese

Born in Baton Rouge, LA, Dr. Dolese has been a veterinarian at Sterling since 2008. She received her Bachelor of Science degree as well as her veterinary degree from Louisiana State University. Dr. Dolese specializes in small animal medicine (specifically, soft tissue surgery) and internal medicine. She wanted to be a veterinarian because as a child, she saw her Guinea pig give birth. She thought it was an exciting experience and it immediately made her want to work with animals when she grew up. She lives in Lucketts, VA with her husband, Chris, their daughter, Sydney, and their son, Connor. They share their home with their boxer-pitbull mix, Rajah, and their boxer, Ginger. In her spare time, Dr. Dolese enjoys being outside, hiking, rollerblading and playing with her kids. More Details >>

Dr. Jodie Potts

Dr. Jodie Potts is a graduate of the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. She came to Banfield Pet Hospital Sterling in 2011, and has an interest in ophthalmology. During her free time, Dr. Potts enjoys competing in equine triathalons (eventing), reading, and hiking. She has 3 horses named Comet, Fever, and Byrd. Comet is retired from competition, but Fever and Byrd are actively competing. More Details >>

Dr. Alexa Tepley

Dr. Tepley graduated from Virginia Tech in 2020 and joined Banfield. Her hobbies include dancing, traveling and facetiming her niece and nephew. Dr. Tepley has a 4 year old cat named Asher and a 5 year old ball python named Nyoka. She lived in South Korea for a couple of years when she was younger. More Details >>

Dr. Levi Gardner

Dr. Gardner graduated from the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine in 2019. He has traveled to every state east of the Mississippi River. Dr. Gardner currently lives with his 7 year old mutt named Luna, 2 year old husky/shepherd mix named Albus and his short haired cat Amelin. In his spare time, Dr. Gardner enjoys cooking and playing video games. More Details >>