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Born and raised in the Richmond area, Dr. Daniel Longest graduated from Virginia Tech in 1975 with a B.S. in Animal Science. He graduated from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine in 1979 and joined the staff of the Three Chopt Animal Clinic that same year. He and his wife, Dr. Lucie Pelletier, are co-owners of the practice. He enjoys horseback riding with his wife, softball, and trips to any beach.

Originally from Northern Virginia, Dr. Lucie Pelletier earned her undergraduate degree, Magna Cum Laude, in Biochemistry from Virginia Tech in 1989 and her veterinary degree from the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine in 1992. She enjoys horseback riding with her husband, reading, and fitness walking.

Dr. Christopher Patterson graduated from VCU in 1993 with a B.S. in Biology. He received his DVM from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in 1997. He also worked for several non-profit animal advocacy organizations before joining our family in 2000. In his spare time Dr. Patterson enjoys bicycling, reading, and Tae Kwon Do.

Originally from the Detroit area, Dr. Mary Whitfield earned her B.S. from Michigan State University and graduated from MSU's College of Veterinary Medicine in 1988, with honors. After two years of practice in California, she moved to Virginia and has worked in this area since 1991.