Dr. Leslie Carr

Hi! I am Dr. Leslie Carr, the owner of the Arnold Pet Station. My mother, Helen and I started APS in 1992. After graduating from the Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine and working in various places for 6 years, I decided to take the plunge to work for myself. We have been very successful. I love working in this area and with the people and pets here. My favorite things to see are behavior consults, puppy counseling, bad cats and dirty ears.

I live in Millersville on 33 acres with 4 dogs (Luke and Boarus who are Catahoulas, Flip a Bordehoula: half Catahould and half Border Collie, and Ting, a Miniature Pinscher) as well as 4 cats (Romeo, Duncan, McGee and Mustachio) and a herd of sheep. In my spare time I like to read and do needlework. I am a rated scorekeeper for competitive water skiing. This year I will be working both the Regionals and National Championships. I also like to travel. Previous destinations include Turkey, the Outer Hebrides in Scotland and bareboat sailing in the Caribbean and Greece.

HOWEVER, my primary hobby is competing with my dogs in agility. Dog agility is a timed obstacle course with jumps, tunnels, weave poles, etc. Several of my dogs compete, and one is learning to herd sheep! I love being busy!!

Dr. Jennifer Levitsky

I have been an associate veterinarian at Arnold Pet Station since the fall of 2000. I knew I wanted to be a vet since about seventh grade. I majored in biochemistry and English at Bowdoin College and then went on to Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine for my graduate degree. After graduating from Tufts and suffering through eight New England winters, I came back home to do a one year internship in surgery, general, and emergency medicine at Friendship Hospital for Animals in Washington D.C. After my internship, I stayed on there for another year as their Director of Emergency Medicine. I then went on to the Emergency Veterinary Clinic in Catonsville and served as an emergency clinician there for about 3 years before Dr. Carr recruited me for regular practice.

I have loved being in Arnold and working with such committed clients and their pets. The staff here is wonderful and we really take a team approach to working up cases and finding solutions. I have a special interest in dermatology and endocrine disease cases with diabetic kitties being my favorite. I'm also a big fan of weight control especially as a means to preventing further diseases and increasing longevity.

While not at Arnold, I also work part time with Standard bred horses at Rosecroft Raceway as a racetrack veterinarian. In my spare time, I like exploring Caribbean islands with white sand beaches and blue water or taking a yoga class. However, I can usually be found trying to tire out my dog Josie, so she'll leave the two little grey kitties, Alfie and Zoe, at peace. Josie and the pussycats were all rescues and have learned to get along well, but the cats hope that Josie will mature soon. To that end, I have found the doggie day care here at Arnold to be immensely helpful. Josie is here most days and always in search of a lively playmate. Just come in and request Josie Day Care and I guarantee your pet will come home tired.

Dr. J.D. Warford

J.D. Warford, DVM, joined Arnold Pet Station in 2006. She is a graduate of the Louisiana State University's School of Veterinary Medicine Class of 1996, and practiced in Northeast Louisiana as a small animal veterinarian in private practice and for several of the local animal shelters until moving to the Washington, DC area in the fall of 2001.

Before joining Arnold Pet Station, she spent most of her time working as a relief and house call veterinarian, especially in Delaware at a practice on the Eastern Shore, where she enjoyed her time off at the beach in Rehoboth.

In her spare time Dr. Warford enjoys acting and directing with a small community theater company in some miscellaneous productions in the DC area. She lives in Takoma Park and loves spending time in DC on the weekends at the museums and parks and at the beaches of the Eastern Shore during the summers. She has two little furry family members: a Pomeranian named Lenny, a Sheltie mix named Lily, and a French

J.D. is happy to be a part of Arnold Pet Station and enjoys working with its wonderful staff and clientele.

Cindy

Cindy joined Arnold Pet Station in 2004, after 18 years in the field of education. She and her husband share their lives with three Belgian Tervuren and a German Shepherd. Cindy enjoys taking her dog, Spree, on therapy dog visits to school, where they listen to kids read. She also enjoys many aspects of dog training and competition, including agility, obedience, freestyle and conformation Cindy is also a professional pet photographer, specializing in action photography. Her dream is to open a training facility for kids and dogs some day. Cindy keeps us together!

Liz

Liz started in 2005. Currently she is taking courses at the local community college and in her spare time is involved in many church/community actives. Liz enjoys reading, writing, drawing, photography, and singing, and likes to play computer, card and board games with her friends. She also loves the outdoors and goes fishing when ever possible. She currently has two box turtles named Bob and Stella, two cats named Felix and Tilly, and a Border Collie named Crystal. In five years Liz would like to be done with school, own a home, and have children of her own or adopt. Liz is always willing to go the extra mile.

Lynn

Lynn joined the APS team in 1997. She shares her home with her two cats Gordon and Toby. Lynn enjoys NASCAR (car #24 and #48), dancing, bowling, playing pool and loves hanging out with all her friends and family. Five years from now she'd like to be rich, move somewhere nice and peaceful, and just relax. Lynn is great at what she does!

Susan

Sue began with us in 2000. She shares her home with three cats ArToo, Junior and Freddie (and is expecting a new kitten soon), where she enjoys gourmet cooking, jewelry design and fabrication, sewing and needlework, reading, and flight simulation. (Boredom is not an option!) Sue also enjoys traveling. While she hopes to continue as a veterinary technician, she also hopes that her business will do well enough to make her independently wealthy! Sue is fun to work with!

Amy

Amy began in 2004. She currently attends Penn Foster College for her Degree in Veterinary Technology. Amy shares her home with her Chihuahua/Pomeranian named Foxy, a Cocker Spaniel named Dakota, Lhasa Apso/ Chihuahua mix named Rizzo, a cockatiel named Beaker, and a cat named Willy. She enjoys going to the beach and relaxing. Five years from now Amy hopes to be continuing in the Veterinary field. Amy is great with our clients and their pets.

Bryan

Bryan has been with us since 2005. He currently attends school for his Pre-Veterinary degree and will continue on for Post- Veterinary studies. Bryan enjoys Warhammer and video games and live action role playing such as Darkon. He owns a German Shepherd mix called Buddy who he rescued when found left in a dumpster as puppy. Bryan is always willing to lend a helping hand.

Nancy

Nancy has been on our team since 1993. She has three German Shepherds (Sunnee, Liza Jane, and Vickee). Nancy enjoys showing and breeding dogs, working in the yard and around her pond, NASCAR (#17, #99) and craft work. She loves going camping and spending time with her family especially her grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She's looking forward more of the same and more puppies from her show dogs. Nancy truly is a delight to be around.

Robin

Robin began back in 2004. She has 4 dogs; Sparky and Chanel (Poodles) Yoda and Aniken (pugs) and a Blue and Gold Macaw Parrot named Katie aswell as eight parakeets. Robin loves going on cruises and spending time with her family and pets. She looks forward to becoming a Grandmother. Robin always brings cheerfulness to work.

Amanda

Amanda came to us in 2007. She is currently attending Anne Arundel Community College and will transfer to UMBC this fall to study graphic design. She has a Calico named Alley Cat, but hopes to get a black and tan daschund soon. In her free time she enjoys photography, art, traveling, movies and being with her friends. Amanda is always ready to help and get the job done.

Danielle

Danielle began in 2008. She has a Boxer named Bruster. She attends Anne Arundel Community College and would like to be working Public or Community Relations for the Baltimore Orioles in the next five years. She enjoys Ice Skating and scrap booking. Danielle is quick learner and great to be around.

Sonya

Sonya started with us shortly after we opened in 1993. She graduated from William and Mary in 1999. Sonya enjoys lacrosse, herpetology, traveling, hiking, camping, boating, and Dalmatian Rescue. She also raises corn snakes and other colubrids. Visit her website at www.cornspot.com . She hopes to have her own pet related business someday. She has three Dalmatians (Severn, Millie and Dolly), a Cocker Spaniel named Peaches, Oreo (a hound mix), Splash (a Catahoula/ Dalmatian Mix)four cats (Koshka, Girl Kitty, Copper and Autumn), two Cockatiels (Leo and HoneyBell), an African Grey named Buddy Bird, and Iguanas named Frank and Jewel, a Bearded Dragon named Bode, Fear the turtle, Julep an Asian water dragon, and a multitude of frogs and fish, as well as various frequent foster animals. No wonder she manages our kennel so well! Sonya is our own resident dog whisperer!

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Cathy

Cathy began working at Arnold Pet Station in 2005. She has three cats (Princess, Grace, and Annie), and three dogs (Midnight, Smokie, and Hershey) Cathy enjoys taking Agility classes for fun with Hershey as well as early morning walks with her dogs, bowling, fishing, crabbing, and spending quality time with her husband and two boys. Cathy is truly great at what she does.

Anneka

Anneka joined us in 2006. She has a dog named Nina and currently attends St. Mary's College of Maryland. She enjoys reading, Disney movies, is a great swimmer, loves hiking and kayaking. She also plays the piano (and Nintendo 64) as well as listening to many styles of music and volunteering at ARF. She hopes to be attending vet school five years from now. Anneka is a wonderfully enjoyable person.

Kelsey

Kelsey began in 2007. She has two Jack Russel Terriers named Maddy and Tilly. She attends AACC studying Biology, and hopes to transfer to Hawaii Pacific University. In five years she wishes to be done with school doing field research in Marine Biology. Kelsey is a great worker.

Jennifer

Jennifer started in 2007. She loves playing with her four dogs named: Bobby, Chesney, Becky, and Rufus, and her three hamsters Jabba, Foamy, and Ricky Bobby. She enjoys music, taking walks, surfing the internet, and being with friends. Jennifer is a quick learner.