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Every day, our specialists use the latest technology and approaches to achieve the best outcomes for our patients—all part of our commitment to world-class care. Common procedures and services include, but are not limited to:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Ruptured cruciate ligaments
- TPLO and MPL
- Fracture repair, including minimally invasive
- Soft Tissue Surgery
- Intestinal (foreign body/mass/tumor removal)
- Upper airway surgeries
- Splenectomy, thyroidectomy, parathyroidectomy
- Liver lobectomy, cholecystectomy
- Bladder stone removal and perineal urethrostomy
- Laryngeal paralysis
- Minimally Invasive Procedures
- Non-surgical bladder stone removal (scope-guided procedures and laser lithotripsy)
- Urinary incontinence therapy (urethral collagen bulking)
- Treatment of ectopic ureters via laser ablation
- Urethral and ureteral stent placement
- Renal sclerotherapy for idiopathic hematuria
- Tracheal stent placement for tracheal collapse
- Balloon dilation for treatment of strictures and stenosis
- Laparoscopy and thoracoscopy
- Treatment of intrahepatic portosystemic shunts
Our Team
David McChesney
DVM, Diplomate ACVS-SA VSC Staff Surgeon
Dr. David (Dave) McChesney received his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Tufts University in 2018. He continued his veterinary training with a rotating small animal internship at Angell Animal Medical center in Boston, MA. Dr. McChesney then moved to Northern Virginia to continue his training with Veterinary Surgical Centers with a one-year surgical internship followed by a three-year surgical residency. He achieved Diplomate status as a board-certified small animal surgeon in 2025 and has enjoyed continuing to practice with the Veterinary Surgical Center Team.
In his free time, Dr. McChesney enjoys exploring all things outdoors (especially fishing) and watching trashy TV with his wife, dog, and two cats.
Vienna, Virginia
Leesburg, Virginia
Jim Taylor
DVM, Diplomate ACVS-SA VSC Staff Surgeon
Dr. Jim Taylor received his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2004. He began his professional career working for two years in small animal private practice in Edmond, Oklahoma. Following his time in private practice, he continued his academic studies by completing a one-year small animal rotating internship at Garden State Veterinary Specialists in New Jersey. In 2007, he joined Veterinary Surgical Centers (VSC) for a one-year surgical internship and remained to complete his three-year surgical residency.
He achieved Diplomate status as a board-certified small animal surgeon in 2012, and is now VSC’s chief surgeon at its Leesburg, Virginia, location. He is a member of the Loudoun County Veterinary Medical Association.
In his free time, Dr. Taylor enjoys various outdoor activities and watching Oklahoma football.
Leesburg, Virginia
Winchester, Virginia
Elizabeth Waskover
DVM Surgery Intern
Dr. Waskover grew up outside of New York and graduated Cum Laude at the University of Florida for her undergraduate degree in Biology. She went on to pursue her dream of becoming a veterinarian at the Royal Veterinary College in London, England. After graduation, she completed a rotating internship at the Animal Medical Center in NYC. She has also completed a Surgical Specialty Internship at Wheat Ridge Animal Hosptial in Denver, Colorado.
Dr. Waskover is hoping to one day become a board-certified surgeon and is loving continuing on her journey. When she is not at work, you can find her working out, cooking, or hanging out with her dog Hunter.
Vienna, Virginia
Leesburg, Virginia