Debbie has been with us since January of 2010. She graduated from Blue Ridge Community College with a A.A.S in Veterinary Technology and has been a Licensed Veterinary Technician since 2003. Debbie is a member of the Virginia Veterinary Technicians Association and the National Veterinary Technicians Association (NAVTA). Debbie is also Fear Free and Cat Friendly certified. Debbie’s interest are in dentistry, ultrasound, radiology, laser therapy and laboratory. When not at work, Debbie enjoys spending time with her rescued sheltie, Sandi. When not at work, she enjoys sports events, gardening, and watching the ocean.

Tonya loves to work here and is currently studying for her Associates Degree in Veterinary Technology. She loves animals of all types, Stephen King books, and scary movies. Tonya has 5 pets at home which include 3 dogs; Ziva, Gypsie, and Cujo. Tonya is looking forward to her retirement as a correctional officer in October of 2025 when she can dedicate all her time to the veterinary practice.

Uno was our one eyed greeter and highly renowned food critic. You could find her in the lobby trying to do receptionist work or begging for scraps of food, especially if it was cheese! Uno crossed the rainbow bridge surrounded by her Freed family on July 10, 2024.  She is greatly missed by all, and fondly remembered for all of her crazy antics.

Spoox is our resident troublemaker and self appointed therapy cat! Most of the day he can be found wondering around the hospital looking for mischevious activities to do. When not running around with toys in his mouth, laying on charts, or rearranging syringes, he spends his free time giving therapy sessions to all those he believes could use it.

Our first resident freeloader! Turbo was a self appointed Office Manager, most times Turbo found himself responsible for a staff of 12-14 people, all of whom he taught to drop whatever they are doing to pay attention to him, whenever he demanded it. His interests included chasing the laser light, sitting on the computer while someone types, catnip, supervising chart writing and offering FREE “Cat” Scans to any in house patients that he believed needed one done. He never had spare time. Always too busy supervising "personal" staff, though you may have frequently seen him visiting with patients and socializing. It’s thanks to Hampton Animal Control that the staff here at Freed was able to have the greatest Office Manager ever. We aren't sure what we would have done without Turbo coming here to guide us along on our day to day activities.

If you have ever found yourself in our lobby you have probably met our resident flirt, Artemis. When she is not lounging on her throne in Tonya's office or screaming at her for food, she can be found seeking the loving attention of any and all available humans or dilegently waiting on her orange cat boyfriend, Fabio, to visit her.

Spedward is our newest resident and special needs boy due to a very rough start in life. Most of the day you can find him under our feet and in our way, playing with anything that catches his eye, and learning how to be the greatest troublemaker from his older brother Spoox. Spedward is the definition of "living in the moment" and reminds us daily to appreciate the small things.