Dr. Krista Wiechmann is a native northern Virginian and understands the unique pace of life that cat owners face living in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. She grew up in Springfield (and was a “cat owner” almost from birth) before attending the College of William & Mary for undergraduate studies in chemistry and biology. Dr. Wiechmann earned her Doctorate degree from the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine in Blacksburg.

Dr. Wiechmann has enjoyed serving the Loudoun County community since graduating from veterinary school. Prior to opening Loudoun Cat Care, she worked at a general practice clinic in Sterling where she focused her continuing education on feline medicine. Always a cat lover at heart, Dr. Wiechmann decided to open her own clinic purely devoted to cats. She uses the latest technology and her many skills in serving her clients, both feline and human.

At home Dr. Wiechmann lives with her 2 cats, Graham and Toothless. It is great fun to watch them romp through the house playing and play fighting. With her husband Joe, she has two children, Christopher, and Jessica. Puzzles and board games are family fun time, while novels are for her quiet time.

Dr. Maureen Hurson grew up on the west coast. After obtaining a business degree at Washington State University she worked in the travel industry in marketing and accounting for 14 years. She wanted to know and understand more and more about her own pets’ health and this led her to go back to school.  While obtaining all the science requirements to apply to veterinary school she also received a Masters degree in Animal Science. After graduating with her doctorate degree from UC Davis she moved to New York City for an Internship at the Animal Medical Center with her two cats, Gabby and Josie.

Dr. Hurson worked at a busy small animal practice in NYC for 13 years. After visiting family, who had relocated to Leesburg, several times, she realized she was ready to leave the hustle and bustle of NYC for a calmer pace of life and closeness to family. She now has a young rascal of a cat, named Cecil, who keeps her on her toes!

Dr. Janette Ellison is a 1981 graduate of Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine. She is from rural Monroe County in southern West Virgina and grew up on a dairy farm. The cats at the dairy barn ate and drank (milk) well, and that’s where the love of cats started.

She practiced in a mixed practice in Warrenton VA before choosing small animals only, and then finally to feline only practice in 1991. She has three cats: Parker, Rae, and Earl Grey. In her extra time she enjoys sewing, college football, and Nationals baseball.

Alison, LVT is a Northern Virginia native who resides on a small ‘farmette’ in Leesburg.  Her career in the veterinary field started in 1983.  Since then, she has worked in small animal mixed practice, surgical specialty practice, veterinary behavior practice, an equine referral hospital, and has devoted over 15 years to her true passion, feline practice.  Alison also practiced respiratory therapy for over 20 years, specializing in neonatal, pediatric, and adult critical care.  Alison currently shares her home with 3 cats, 2 sheep, and various fish.

Shannon, LVT started in the veterinary field when she was 16 as a kennel attendant at Loudoun Cat Care.  After leaving in 2017 she worked at a few different hospitals, moved to North Carolina, and started a family.  Shannon rejoined Loudoun Cat Care in 2024 after moving back to the area.  She currently resides in WV with her husband, daughter and 4 cats.  In her spare time she enjoys reading and spending time with her family.

Debbie has worked part-time at Loudoun Cat Care since its inception in 2007. Retiring from the corporate workforce in 2021, Debbie continues to work part-time at the front desk, where she enjoys greeting patients and clients. Animals have always been a part of Debbie’s life. Volunteering with the Loudoun County Humane Society, she assists with feeding feral cats in the area. Debbie lives in Sterling with her husband and three cats: Trixie, Poppy and Alfie.

Monica was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA. She graduated from Cardinal Dougherty High School and later earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from LaSalle University in Philadelphia. In the past, Monica worked in the computer industry as a programmer, systems analyst, and small business owner. Monica, her husband, and two children relocated to Northern VA in 2004. In 2011, she joined Loudoun Cat Care and performs Veterinary Assistant duties with favorites including nursing care and socializing feral/frightened cats. All of her life Monica has had a passion and love for animals. She views her pets as family members and believes animals enhance the quality of human lives. She values the uniqueness of each cat that visits Loudoun Cat Care and believes in treating them as if they are her own. She and her husband, Brian, have two grown children. In her spare time Monica enjoys precious time with family sharing meals, watching movies, visiting theme parks, and playing board games.

Brant was born and raised in Northern Virginia, almost all of his life has been spent working with animals. Brant was an active member in the local 4-H for over 10 years working with both large and small animal projects. He Graduated with an Advanced Studies Diploma from Woodgrove High School in 2014.  He currently lives in Hamilton with his brother, mom, three cats, and a dog.

Kathy  joined Loudoun Cat Care in 2019 and enjoys learning about cat health issues, behavior and spending time with cats. Kathy is a foster and volunteer for the rescues supported by Loudoun Cat Care. Kathy has one cat that does not like other cats. 

Brandi resides in West Virginia with her family and her crew of rescued cats.  She studied at Shepherd University.  She has two sons that she loves very much!  Her interests include enjoying family time, traveling, and the outdoors.

Tracie was born and raised in Loudoun County, VA. She was the first graduating class from Woodgrove High School in 2012. In her free time Tracie enjoys horseback riding and she is working on trapping a colony of kitties at her Father- in- Law’s house. She currently resides in Berryville with her husband Mark and her sweet adorable kitten Spot Purrcy who was part of the colony that  is at her Father – in – Law’s house. Tracie also has a dog named Dixie who is a Miniature Dachshund and another kittie named Mitten who is a long haired that her husband Mark owned before meeting Tracie. This is a part time job for Tracie and she loves getting to interact with the staff and the kitties that come through the doors of Loudoun Cat Care.

Karen grew up in the Richmond, VA and central NJ areas before settling in northern Virginia, where she has lived since 1997. She attended Hollins University where she studied psychology. Karen worked in daycares and as a nanny for about twenty years, before finding her calling working with cats. She believes in treating both kids and cats as if they were her own, and loves working with parents – human and pet alike – to find solutions that work for the whole family. Karen grew up with dogs but was always a “cat person,” and has had at least one cat since 2004. After volunteering with Fancy Cats & Dogs Rescue Team and the Humane Society of Loudoun County, Karen and her wife now live with seven permanent resident cats – BlueBelle, Chandler, Ross, Chester, Rex, Anne (with an e), and Miku – and usually a few fosters as well. She has been working at Loudoun Cat Care since 2023.

Natasha was born in Richmond, Virginia but moved to Loudoun County at the age of 6 and grew up in Ashburn, Virginia. Natasha graduated with an Advanced Studies Diploma from Stone Bridge High School in 2020 where she played varsity soccer all four years, as well as for Loudoun Soccer Club. Natasha recently graduated from Virginia Tech where she completed her Bachelor’s of Science degree in 3.5 years with honors for Animal Science. While in Blacksburg, Natasha volunteered at the local animal shelter, participated as a member of the Club Soccer Team, and was a part of the Pre-Veterinary Medical Association at VT. She currently has 3 family dogs—2 Huskies and a Pitbull who is the biggest love bug. Working at Loudoun Cat Care has gave her lots more experience with cats and has grown her love for them as she never had any growing up. Her goal is to go to Veterinary School and earn her DVM to continue her love of working with animals!

Emma was born in Leesburg VA and has lived in Jacksonville FL for part of her life. She is a Senior at Loudoun County High School and this is her third year playing on the high school basketball team. She enjoys spending time with her family and pets. She has 3 older sisters and lives with her parents and pets.

Emily is currently a senior in high school. She lives in Leesburg with her family and pets. This is her first job and she loves taking care of all the cats boarding at the clinic. She wants to work with animals after college, and she feels this job prepares her for that.