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Phone | Surgery: 703-242-6000
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Fax: 703-242-4770
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Phone | Rehab: 703-242-4743
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Our Services
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
- Rehab & Sports Medicine
- Forelimb Conditions: Digit, Carpus, Elbow, and Shoulder Osteoarthritis, Tendon Injuries (Carpus, Elbow, Shoulders), Fragmented Medial Coronoid Processes (Elbows Dysplasia), Biceps & Supraspinatus Tendinopathy (Shoulders), and Shoulder OC (osteochondrosis) lesions
- Hindlimb Conditions: Digit, Tarsus, Stifle, and Hip Osteoarthritis, Partial Cranial Cruciate Ligament (CCL) tears, Tarsus Osteoarthritis or Tarsal Osteochondrosis, Tarsal Tendinopathies (Achilles)
- Spine Conditions: Lumbosacral Disease, Articular Facet Disease
- Injectable Treatments: Arthramid, Synovetin, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), Hyaluronic Acid
- Diagnostics: Radiographs, MSK U/S, MSK & LS CT & MRI
- Neurological Procedures
- Management and Treatment for Neurologic Diseases, including Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD), Brain and Spinal Tumors, Epilepsy (including refractory cases), Inflammatory Brain Disease, Degenerative myelopathy, Stroke, Chronic Pain, and more
- Hemilaminectomy and ventral slot decompression for IVDD
- Craniotomy (brain surgery) for brain tumors
- Spinal tumor removal or biopsy
- Lumbosacral dorsal laminectomy
- Nerve and muscle biopsy
- Diagnostic Options, including on-site MRI and CT scans
Our Team
Anke Langenbach
Dr.med.vet, Diplomate ACVS, Diplomate ECVS, ACVSMR
Owner and Chief of Surgery
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
Tasha Faletti
DVM Surgery Intern
Dr. Tasha Faletti grew up in an area just north of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania called the Lehigh Valley. In this area, she attended Crest Crest College for her undergraduate studies. She completed veterinary school at St. George’s University and attended The Ohio State University for her clinical year. She completed a small animal rotating internship at Tufts University and, most recently, completed a surgical internship in New York at Guardian Veterinary Specialists.
Outside of veterinary medicine, she enjoys reading, tennis, and hiking, among other small hobbies. She has a cat named Arya, who was named after her favorite character from Game of Thrones when she was reading the series. Dr. Faletti is looking forward to joining the VSC team and work towards becoming an ACVS board-certified veterinary surgeon!
Vienna, Virginia
Leesburg, Virginia
Kim Christie
DVM, CCAT Resident in Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation
Dr. Kimberly Christie was born and raised in Troy, MI, a suburb of Detroit. She attended Michigan State University for her bachelor’s degree and obtained a B.S. in Animal Science with a concentration in Animal Biology and Pre-Veterinary Medicine. Following her graduation, she remained in East Lansing, MI and attended Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine where she obtained her DVM and graduated with honors in 2020.
This past year, Dr. Christie has stayed true to her midwestern roots and completed a small animal rotating internship at Iowa State University.
During her time at Iowa State, she obtained her certification from Fear Free Pets and began working on obtaining her certification in rehabilitation through the University of Tennessee CCRP program.
Although a true Midwesterner at heart, Dr. Christie is looking forward to moving to the east coast and becoming a member of the VSCR team. When not working with her four-legged patients in the clinic, she spends her free time biking, cooking, baking, exploring the outdoors, and spending time with family, friends, and her fur baby, Ajax.
Vienna, Virginia
Leesburg, Virginia
Krysta Bailey
DVM, CCRP Resident in Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation
Dr. Krysta Bailey is a native to Maryland, growing up in the countryside of West Friendship. She received hers B.S. in Animal Nutrition from West Virginia University in 2009, followed by completion of a business incubator program at Howard community college in 2010. Prior to pursuing veterinary school, she worked as a veterinary technician and built a small business revolving around improving animal nutrition. Dr. Bailey graduated from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in St. Kitts completing her clinical year at the Royal Veterinary College in London U.K.
Dr. Bailey continued to build upon her interest in sports medicine and rehabilitation therapy, completing an intensive internship program at VOSM in 2019. She is currently a first-year resident working towards a specialty in sports medicine and rehabilitation therapy.
Dr. Bailey has completed certifications in Animal Reiki, AIS Penn hip, and Fear Free Pets to name a few. She is currently working to complete her certification in rehab from the University of Tennessee CCRP program.
She is compassionate and focused building a bond with each of her patients. Her priority is to facilitate a team approach with pet parents, in order to create a well rounded, healthy, and enjoyable lifestyle for their animal companions.
In her free time, Dr. Bailey enjoys spending time with her family, leopard gecko, and cat. She enjoys dancing, singing, boxing/fitness, outdoor adventures, and creating healthy enjoyable snacks for her and her pets.
Vienna, Virginia
Leesburg, Virginia
Lynn Nalepa
LVT, CCRP, CVPP Rehabilitation Practitioner
Lynn Nalepa earned her Veterinary Technology degree from Fairmont State in West Virginia in 1991. In 2014, she became a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner following completion of the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine’s program. She is also certified in veterinary pain management by the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management.
Outside work, she enjoys spending time with her family, including her Dutch Shepherd, Silas, and her cat, Niddely.
Publications:
Preventing Injuries in Canine Athletes
Location: Vienna, Virginia
Kirsty Oliver
VN, DipAVN(Surg), RVT, VTS(Phys.Rehab), CCAT, CCRP, CCMT, CSMP, CVPP Rehabilitation Practitioner
Kirsty Oliver joined the VSC/ VSCR family in 2016 after spending 14 years at a large veterinary hospital in New Jersey. Kirsty is an English-trained Veterinary Nurse and holds an Advanced Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (surgical). Having dedicated the first half of her career to nursing surgical and orthopaedic patients, Kirsty qualified in veterinary rehabilitation (CCRP) in 2005.
In 2010, she added CVPP (Certified Veterinary Pain Practitioner) through the IVAPM. In 2018, she obtained her VTS in physical rehabilitation with the APRVT (Academy of Physical Rehabilitation Veterinary Technicians). Kirsty’s specialty and keen interest in manual therapy & myofascial work ensures that all our patients are moving at their best!
Vienna, Virginia
Leesburg, Virginia
Nandita Fernandes
DVM Rehabilitation Veterinarian
Dr. Nandita Fernandes has called Northern Virginia her home for the past 20 years. She earned a Master of Public Health and a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from St. George’s University School of Veterinary Medicine completing her clinical year at the University of Tennesse in Knoxville, Tennesse. She is also certified in Canine Physical Rehabilitation and certified in Veterinary Medical Acupuncture.
Dr. Fernandes is a Fear Free certified professional and strives to decrease the fear, anxiety and stress of her patients both at the hospital and at home.
She feels lucky to be able to help her patients improve their quality of life through physical rehabilitation and all that it can offer to help them live their best lives! In addition, she is able to use acupuncture as an adjunct to assist with numerous cases that respond favorably to this modality.
Dr. Fernandes joins the VSCR team with interests in fostering the human-animal bond and has a keen interest in both orthopedic and neurologic cases.
In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, dogs, watching movies, baseball games and funnel cake and outdoor activities in the sun!
Vienna, Virginia
Leesburg, Virginia
Anke Langenbach
Dr.med.vet, Diplomate ACVS, Diplomate ECVS, ACVSMR Owner and Chief of Surgery
Dr. Anke Langenbach, owner and chief of surgery, is a Diplomate of the American and European Colleges of Veterinary Surgeons. She earned her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 1992 from the University of Munich, College of Veterinary Medicine in Germany, and was awarded a scholarship to pursue a combined American and German education. She spent most of her third year of veterinary school at Kansas State University and part of her fourth year at Ohio State University, Cornell University, and Animal Medical Center of New York.
After receiving her veterinary degree, she continued her studies with a one-year internship followed by a three-year residency program at the University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine. During her residency, she completed a doctoral thesis with the University of Zurich, Switzerland, on Medical Patellar Luxation and Hip Dysplasia in Cats. With her residency finished, she accepted a lectureship position with the University of Pennsylvania.
In 1998, Dr. Langenbach achieved Diplomate status as a board-certified surgeon. Since her time at the university, she has published several articles, authored a book chapter, and presented at many regional, national, and international meetings. She is currently collaborating with North Carolina State University on clinical studies. Her clinical interests include arthroscopy; canine and feline dysostosis; orthopedic disease, such as cranial cruciate disease; elbow and hip dysplasia; and oncologic and reconstructive surgery. In the 2007 book “In Their Shoes,” written by Deborah Reiber, Dr. Langenbach was featured as an occupational example for young women. In 2016, Dr. Langenbach passed the ACVSMR examination and became board certified in sports medicine and rehabilitation.
In her free time, Dr. Langenbach enjoys mountain biking, running, gardening, and spending time with family and friends. She lives with her husband and their three children and their beloved pets in Vienna, Virginia.
Vienna, Virginia
Leesburg, Virginia
Julia Hawthorne
DVM, Diplomate ACVS VSC Staff Surgeon
Dr. Julia Hawthorne received her bachelor’s degree from Kenyon College and her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 1994 from the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine. She continued her academic studies, completing a one-year rotating internship at Mississippi State University and a one-year surgical internship at Affiliated Veterinary Specialists in Winter Park, Florida. After finishing a three-year surgical residency at Purdue University’s School of Veterinary Medicine, she accepted a clinical instructorship position with the university.
She achieved Diplomate status as a board-certified surgeon in 2001.
Following her time with the university, Dr. Hawthorne spent more than seven years as an associate surgeon with a veterinary referral practice outside of Richmond, Virginia. A native of Northern Virginia, she returned to the area and joined Veterinary Surgical Centers. Her clinical interests include soft tissue and emergency surgery.
Dr. Hawthorne lives with her husband and their three children and French Bulldog Franklin in Falls Church, Virginia.
Locations: Vienna, Virginia
Jeanene M. Harris
DVM, MS, DACVIM (NEUROLOGY)
Dr. Harris began her journey towards becoming a veterinarian by attending Mary Washington College where she received her bachelor’s degree in biology in 2002. She was accepted to the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine’s Class of 2007, and graduated Summa Cum Laude.
She then entered a 1-year small animal general/rotating internship at Friendship Hospital for Animals in Washington, D.C., followed by a three-year residency in neurology at Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine. While at WSU, Dr. Harris also received a master’s degree in veterinary clinical sciences.
Dr. Harris enjoys the complexity of neurologic cases and the ability to perform both neuromedical and neurosurgical procedures.
When not working, Dr. Harris enjoys spending time with her best buddy (son), Ellis, traveling, eating and cooking (mostly eating) international cuisine, gardening and collecting special-needs pets. Her menagerie currently consists of two dogs, Sophie and Jack, and two cats, Birdie and Bleu.
Cameron Weber
DVM, CCRP, CVA Rehabilitation Veterinarian
Dr. Cameron Pickett Weber grew up in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and graduated from Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, in 1999 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and a minor in German Studies. She then earned her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine in 2005. After graduation, Dr. Weber moved to the Northern Virginia area and began working at Pender Veterinary Centre as a general and emergency small animal practitioner.
She decided to pursue her interest in rehabilitation medicine and became a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner through the University of Knoxville, Tennessee, in December 2012. She joined the rehabilitation department at Veterinary Surgical Centers in May 2013. She became a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist in January 2017.
Dr. Weber’s interests include swimming, travel, and reading. She especially enjoys spending time with friends, family, her husband and their spirited dog, Arya.
Vienna, Virginia
Leesburg, Virginia