Our team

The people who care for your pets

A team of veterinarians and staff who have been with Hometown for years, led by a veterinarian who once cared for presidential pets.

Veterinarians

Our doctors

Dr. Melanie Smith

Dr. Melanie Smith

Owner & Veterinarian

An Auburn University veterinary graduate, Dr. Smith spent six years in the U.S. Army Veterinary Corps, where she provided veterinary services for several presidential pets and the caisson horses at Fort Myer. She is a member of the American and Northern Virginia Veterinary Medical Associations.

Dr. Amy Carlson

Dr. Amy Carlson

Associate Veterinarian

A graduate of the College of Veterinary Medicine at North Carolina State University, Dr. Carlson practiced small-animal medicine for about twelve years in Michigan before joining Hometown. She shares her home with her two cats, Luna and Sol.

Dr. Amanda Pierce

Dr. Amanda Pierce

Associate Veterinarian

Dr. Pierce earned her DVM from Oklahoma State University in 2000 and practiced in Maryland for 21 years. Her special interests include preventive medicine, internal medicine and behavioral medicine. She lives in Alexandria with her husband and a Havanese named Dolly.

Support team

Behind the scenes

Cim Cave

Cim Cave

Head Veterinary Assistant

Cim has been at Dr. Smith's side since March 2001, the steady, caring presence many of our clients know best.

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Camille Speckhard

Head Licensed Veterinary Technician

A graduate of the NOVA veterinary technician program and licensed since 2011, Camille has led our technical team since November 2020.

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Brian Nelson

Office Manager

With a medical-services degree from NOVA, Brian has kept the office running smoothly since June 2021.

A home away from home for your pets.

Compassionate care from a team that treats your pets like their own. Now accepting new patients, $25 off your first exam.

Call the clinic(703) 922-9861
Call (703) 922-9861