The team at Willow Animal Hospital is made up of general veterinarians with specialty skills, attentive veterinary assistants and technicians, capable and knowledgeable office staff, and specialty veterinarians who perform treatments and surgeries in our office or theirs.
Our team has found ways to maximize compassion and expertise, and we hope you’ll discover that for yourself by scheduling an appointment for your pet today.
The team at Willow Animal Hospital includes accomplished veterinarians, veterinary surgeons, and support staff.
As a child, I was always interested in animals and wanted to work with them. I had numerous pets over the years including dogs, cats, gerbils, guinea pigs, and a ball python.
While completing a Bachelors of Science in Zoology at Oklahoma State University in 1996, I began working as a kennel attendant at a boarding facility in St Louis, Missouri. I also began shadowing at a local veterinary clinic, that sealed my love of veterinary medicine.
I completed my Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Missouri in 2000. During my years in vet school, I pursued extra courses in ultrasound and animal behavior.
After graduation, my first job was in Thomasville, North Carolina where I worked for 3 years. Then I moved to Northern Virginia in 2003, where I worked at McLean Animal Hospital. I was able to pursue my love of ultrasound imaging there.
Later I moved to VCA Healthy Paws, where I was the medical director for several years.
I then moved to Mapleshade Animal Hospital, where I was able to pursue my interest in Canine Rehabilitation and pain management. I completed my Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner (CCRP) in 2017 through the University of Tennessee.
I share my home with my husband and our 3 dogs and 2 cats. I enjoy dog sports with my pack, including agility, flyball, lure coursing (FAST CAT), and events like the Canine Biathlon.
Dr. Marley specializes in treating patients using integrative techniques and ideologies–using traditional medicine such as herbal medicines, and the 9000 year old practice of acupuncture–with modern medicine. She has been practicing veterinary medicine since 2008, having graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. She also received her Acupuncture Certification from the Chi Institute in 2011 and her degree in Veterinary Spinal Manipulation Therapy from the Healing Oasis Wellness Center in 2016.
Dr. Marley grew up in McLean and attended Thomas Jefferson High School. She lives in Warrenton on a small farm with her husband and two children, two Labrador retrievers, a horse and a pony and several Dexter cattle. She enjoys running and horseback riding.
Dr. Marley will be seeing and treating patients on Wednesdays at the Hospital. Please contact the office to schedule a consultation with Dr. Marley and we are very honored to have her joining us at Willow Animal Hospital.
Dr. Shannon Kasmierski (Heath) was born and raised in Wyoming. She attended the University of Wyoming for her undergraduate studies and then received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Colorado State University. Dr. Kasmierski has practiced in large animal, companion animal, emergency medicine and for the US Department of Agriculture. She has been in various animal hospitals in Virginia, Washington, Wyoming, Nebraska, and Idaho since 1993.
Dr Kasmierski’s passion is providing the best and most stress-free care for her feline patients.
“Cats are delicate souls with limited tolerance for interruption of ‘Bird TV.’ Let us give them as many happy birthdays as possible.”
During her free time, Dr. Kasmierski is active in the Rotary E-Club of Global Peacebuilders, the Rotary District 7610, and the Rotary Leadership Institute. Shannon married fellow Rotarian Dan Kasmierski last year. They love to travel and expand their wine knowledge and experiences at wineries world-wide and give back to their community. Shannon and Kaz have two amazing Orange Tabbies, Treble and Tales. Shannon also has two daughters, one living in Virginia and North Carolina.
When your best furry friend has access to a full-service animal hospital you can trust, you can be sure they’re getting the care they need, want, and deserve.
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