Our Staff

• Josee Vaillant , DVM

  
  

  Dr. Josee Vaillant received her undergraduate degree in 1995 from the Outaouais College in Quebec, Canada and her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2001 from the University of Montreal in Quebec, Canada. She joined the veterinary team at Pembroke Veterinary Clinic in June of 2003. In July 2004, Dr. Vaillant returned to Montreal to work in a large referral emergency hospital where she had the opportunity to work with many specialists in the fields of oncology, internal medicine, surgery, radiology, dermatology, dentistry and alternative medicine. Dr. Vaillant returned to Virginia Beach and Pembroke Veterinary Clinic in April of 2007. Soft tissue surgery, ultrasound imaging, and emergency medicine remain some of her particular fields of interest.  Dr. Vaillant is in the office the following hours: Monday              8AM-6PM or 12PM-8PM Tuesday            12PM- 8PM Wednesday      8AM-12PM Thursday           8AM- 6PM Friday                 8AM- 2PM Saturday            8AM- 2PM (every other  Saturday)

  View

  ---

• Michael Perry , DVM

  
  

  Dr. Perry received his DVM from the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine in 1995. He has been practicing small animal veterinary medicine in the Tidewater area for over ten years. While serving as a relief veterinarian at Pembroke Veterinary Clinic in 2005 and 2006, Dr. Perry was impressed by the dedicated staff and wonderful clients. He was therefore very happy to join Pembroke's team full time in November of 2007. Dr. Perry enjoys all aspects of general practice but does have a particular interest in skin and ear diseases.  Dr. Perry and his family share their home with a Flat-coat Retriever named Rivendell.  Dr. Perry is in the office during the following hours: Monday                8AM- 6PM or 12PM-8PM Tuesday               8AM-2PM             Wednesday         12PM- 8PM Thursday              8AM- 2PM Friday                    8AM- 5PM Saturday               8AM- 2PM (every other Saturday)

  View

  ---

• Richard Dailey , DVM

  
  

  Dr. Richard S. Dailey, who received his DVM from the Ohio State University in 1967, is the owner of the corporation. Dr. Dailey established Pembroke Veterinary Clinic in Virginia Beach in 1973. He purchased Sajo Farm Veterinary Hospital in Virginia Beach in 1994 and Great Bridge Veterinary Hospital in Chesapeake in 1996. He has been practicing veterinary medicine in the Virginia Beach area for over 35 years. He has been very active in the veterinary community during his career. He was an adjunct clinical instructor at Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine in 1987-1988. Dr. Dailey served as president of the VVMA in 1988-1989 and has served on the Board of Directors of Tidewater Veterinary Associates. He is highly skilled in orthopedics and cosmetic surgery.

  View

  ---

• Beth Montoya, CVPM

  
  

  Beth Montoya, CVPM is our Hospital Administrator. She holds a B.A. in English/ Journalism with a minor in Criminal Justice from Old Dominion University. Beth earned her Certified Veterinary Hospital Manager (CVPM) certification in 2005. She has worked at Pembroke Veterinary Clinic since 1984. Beth and her family share their home with a very active chocolate Labrador named Norton.

  View

  ---

• Tina Novakovich

  
  

  Tina Novakovich is the Technical Staff Manager at Pembroke Veterinary Clinic. She has been with us since 1998. Tina holds an A.S. in Social Science and Administration of Justice from Tidewater Community College. She has a cat named Oliver and a Lab mix named Jake.

  View

  ---

• Diana Tenerowicz

  
  

  Diana Tenerowicz is a Client Care Coordinator and our lead receptionist. She has been with Pembroke Veterinary Clinic since 1998, and her years of experience make her an integral part of our team.   Diana has a white and gray rat, Delacroix.

  View

  ---

• Kelly Strykowski

  
  

  Kelly Strykowski is a Client Care Coordinator at Pembroke Veterinary Clinic.  She joined our team in June 2008 after many years of community service work.  Kelly owns a Border Collie named Jazzy and three cats, Momma Kitty, Daisy, and Molly.

  View

  ---

• Megan Stock

  
  

  Megan Stock is a Client Care Coordinator at Pembroke Veterinary Clinic. She has been a member of our team since 2007.  Megan previously worked in retail customer service. She has a Silky Terrier named Brody.

  View

  ---

• Steffany Swedberg, LVT

  
  

  Steffany Swedberg is a Licensed Veterinary Technician at Pembroke Veterinary Clinic. She earned her A.S. in Veterinary Technology through Blue Ridge Community College. Steffany shares her home with a Chow mix named Suki, a Border Collie named Greta, a mixed-breed dog named Aly, a Quaker parrot named Lucky Pippin, and six cats, Zoe Marie, Mango, Tinkerbell, Kiwi, Josie, and Sidney.

  View

  ---

• Tiffany Gray

  
  

  Tiffany Gray has worked at Pembroke Veterinary Clinic since 2000 as a Veterinary Assistant. She is currently attending Blue Ridge Community College to earn her A.S. in Veterinary Technology. Tiffany lives with two cats, Mischief and Midnight, two yellow Labs, Noel and Rusty, an American Eskimo Spitz named Foster, and a Jack Russell terrier named Molly.

  View

  ---

• Toni Skinner

  
  

  Toni Skinner, a veterinary assistant,  worked in the veterinary field for 2 years before joining the team at Pembroke Veterinary Clinic in 2008.  She is studying to become a licensed Veterinary Technician and expects to earn her degree in 2009.  Toni shares her home with 3 black domestic short-haired cats (Junior, Lee, and Ali), an orange and white domestic long-haired cat (Jacob), a Labrador Retriever (Sarah), a miniature poodle (Tyson), and two rats (Thelma and Louise).

  View

  ---

• JoAnn Sherwood

  
  

  JoAnn Sherwood is an assistant with Pembroke Veterinary Clinic. She grew up with many pets and farm animals. Her career working with animals began when she was sixteen and volunteered at the SPCA. JoAnn worked at a veterinary hospital on the Eastern Shore before joining our team. She has a Pit Bull/ Jack Russell Terrier mix named Belle.

  View

  ---

• Sarah Burford

  
  

  Sarah Burford has been an assistant with Pembroke Veterinary Clinic since the summer of 2008.  This is Sarah's first position in the veterinary field.  She is the proud owner of two mixed breed dogs, Maxine and Roland.

  View

  ---

• Samantha Craig

  
  

  Samantha joined Pembroke Veterinary Clinic in August 2008. She has been working in the veterinary field since 2004. She loves working with dogs and cats as well as more exotic animals such as hedgehogs, rabbits and rats. She is currently attending an AVMA-accredited distance education program to earn her A.S. in Veterinary Technology. In her spare time, Samantha enjoys reading, watching movies, and spending time with her two Pembroke Welsh Corgis, Madison and Maya.

  View

  ---

• Meghan Cavanaugh

  
  

  Meghan Cavanaugh has worked with our team as a veterinary assistant during school holidays since the summer of 2007.  She graduated from the College of William and Mary in May 2009 with a degree in Biology and began Veterinary School at the University of Missouri in August 2009.  We are proud to have her work with us, and know that her dedication to the science of veterinary medicine will help to mold her into an excellent veterinarian!

  View

  ---

• Team Benefits

  
  Our team members enjoy excellent benefits which may include:
  
  Health Care Insurance
  Pet Care Benefits
  Uniform Maintenance Allowance
  Paid Vacation (increasing time with length of employment)
  Holiday Pay
  Simple IRA (with company matching up to 3% of employee pay in)
  
  
  and Continuing Education Benefits for some positions.
  
  Benefits may be dependant on length of employment and are out-lined more in depth in our employee manual.

  ---

• Employment Opportunities

  
  Click Here To View Our Employment Application.

  ---