Meet
the Doctors
Steven A. Rogers, D.V.M.
Dr. Steven Rogers is a 1971 graduate of the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine. Since 1975, he has been at this hospital. He has served both veterinary medicine and the City of Falls Church. He has been president of the DC Academy of Veterinary Medicine, the Northern Virginia Veterinary Medical Association and the Virginia Veterinary Medical Association. He also served as Secretary/Treasurer of the American Animal Hospital. Dr. Rogers served on the Falls Church City Council and as vice-mayor, as well as Chairman of the Falls Church Chamber of Commerce and the Falls Church Housing Corporation.
Dr. Rogers' awards include the AAHA Service Award in 1992, the Virginia Veterinarian of the Year in 1996 and the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine's Distinguished Alumnus of the Year in 2005.
Dr. Rogers has shared his home
with many 4 legged family members, most recently Brandy, a crazy wire haired
fox terrier and to Burmese cats, Mocha and Kona.
David Jacobs, D.V.M.
Practicing veterinary medicine fulfills my childhood dream to care for animals. Diagnosing and treating my patients who can't "speak" appeals to me since it employs a knowledge of medicine with the ability to solve puzzles (I still do crosswords and sudokus constantly). I enjoy all aspects of veterinary medicine but have a special interest in surgery and endocrinology.
After graduating from The Ohio State University School
of Veterinary Medicine in 1974, I have practiced small animal medicine in
the Washington area. My wife, Lynne, a recreation therapist in Baltimore
City Public Schools and I, with our two sons, moved to the City of Falls
Church in 1982 shortly before I joined and became a partner in the Falls
Church Animal Hospital. Having been a member and
chairman of the Business Development Commission and currently a member of
the City Employee Review Board keeps me involved with the city. My wife
introduced me to Kundalini yoga which helps deal with life's stresses such
as being a Redskin fan.
Caroline Chamarande, D.V.M.
Dr. Caroline Chamarande received here doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine (Virginia Tech). She joined Falls Church Animal Hospital in 1989. Dr. Chamarande is a member of the Veterinary Honor Society, Phi Zeta; the American Animal Hospital Association; the Virginia Veterinary Medical Association and the DC Academy of Veterinary Medicine.
Originally from France, with
the accent to prove it, Dr. Chamarande and her husband have three children.
When not at work, you'll find her at home with them and attending to the
many family pets.
Amy Sachs Yam, D.V.M.
Dr. Amy Sachs Yam is originally from Syracuse, New York, but relocated to Falls Church after veterinary school. She completed her undergraduate and professional degrees at Cornell University, graduating with her DVM in 1998. She is active in many professional associations such as the Northern Virginia Veterinary Medical Association, the Virginia Veterinary Medical Association and the American Association of Feline Practitioners. She also served on the Recent Graduate Task Force and Leadership Council for the American Animal Hospital Association and is Immediate Past-President of the DC Academy of Veterinary Medicine.
She has worked a Falls Church Animal Hospital since
June 1998 and has an active interest in canine and feline endocrinology and
internal medicine. Outside the office, Dr. Yam enjoys spending time with her
husband Kevin, her two sons Benjamin and Mitchell, and her three cats—Tilly,
Scout and Jem. One of her favorite aspects of
working at Falls Church Animal Hospital is living in the community that she
serves. Even her husband is amazed when she goes for a walk on the WO&D
trail and recognizes the dog before she recognizes the human family member!
Michele Kelly, D.V.M.
Dr. Michele Myers Kelly is a 2002 graduate of the College of Veterinary Medicine in Gainsville, Florida. Dr. Kelly relocated to the Northern Virginia area with her husband and three children and has worked at Falls Church Animal Hospital since graduation in 2002. Her special interests include exotic animals medicine, dermatology, ultrasound and internal medicine.
Dr. Kelly thoroughly enjoys living and working in the City of Falls Church and appreciates the wonderful clients and pets that make up the Falls Church Animal Hospital community. Her family consists of her husband William, three bipedal children, Savannah, Dakota and Breccan; and many 4-legged family members including Arden, a very sweet 15-year old Malamute/Shepherd mix who was rescued from the Miami-Dade animal shelter, Diva, a spunky 14-year old Bearded Collie mix who was Dr. Kelly's first "child," and a bearded dragon named Rex.
There have been up to 8 rescue animals at a time living with the Kelly clan, the most recent being Brown a sweet, older Chocolate Lab who was able to enjoy one final year chasing the balls in the backyard with Michele's brother Mark, who also resides with the Kelly clan. When not in the office, Dr. Kelly enjoys visiting with her children which shuffling them to their various activities, taking yoga classes and working out at the gym, hiking, rock-climbing with her husband, skiing, Friday night movies at home with the family, gardening and reading.
Kris Hitt, D.V.M.
Dr. Kris Hitt is a long-time resident of Arlington, Virginia, and a recent graduate of the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine. She received the American Animal Hospital Association Award in 2006 for excellence in clinical medicine and surgery. Before pursuing her dream of becoming a veterinarian, Dr. Hitt was a registered nurse at Sibley Hospital.
She has four children, two are in college, and a wide array of pets including 2 dogs, 5 cats, a guinea pig, 2 prairie dogs and 12 horses! When able to get away from Arlington, Dr. Hitt, her husband and kids enjoy spending time with their menagerie of pets at their farm in Amissville, Virginia.