Aaron joined the Ocean Veterinary Ophthalmology family in September of 2021 bringing over 20 years of outpatient orthopedics and physical therapy experience to the team. Aaron has had a lifelong passion for animals whether it was raising multiple Golden Retrievers, rabbits, cats, pet sitting for friends and family, or helping with local pet adoptions; he’s always been devoted to caring for animals. Aaron currently lives in Leesburg with his wife, Tatiana, his daughter, Addison, and Gracie (his crazy Sheepadoodle puppy). Although a series of injuries have sidelined him from competing in most grappling sports, he enjoys spending his time watching collegiate/international wrestling and jiu-jitsu events
Brandy
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Brandy joined the Ocean Veterinary Ophthalmology family in June 2024. She started in the field as a kennel attendant/ veterinary assistant in general practice and realized she wanted to be able to do more and pursued a career in veterinary technology. She graduated from Northern Virginia Community College and passed her VTNE in 2018 to become a Licensed Veterinary Technician. She spent 13 years in general practice, but decided she wanted to learn more and try her hand in a specialty practice! Brandy lives with her boyfriend, her schnauzer mix Finley and her 3 spunky cats Slinky, Big Boy, and Artemis out towards Shenandoah county. She loves the beach and exploring new places with Finley especially if they have water. Brandy loves to read, draw and her other cherished pastime is napping! Because wolves are her favorite animal, her dream job after she retires would be to volunteer at a wolf sanctuary.
cassi
certified veterinary assistant
After traveling the world as a scuba instructor, Cassi fell in love with caring for animals while she was the assistant dive safety officer at the North Carolina aquarium in the outer banks. At the aquarium, she cared for an array of animals, including snakes, otters, alligators, and sharks. Cassi has also been active in animal rescue and has fostered over 30 dogs. She is passionate about pain management and is certified in canine massage. After 16 years in the veterinary field, Cassi joined the Ocean Veterinary Ophthalmology team in 2021. In her free time, Cassi can be found spending time with her husband, two daughters, and dogs, Rex and Sadie.
megan
licensed veterinary technician
Megan joined the Ocean Veterinary Ophthalmology family in February 2022. she previously worked as a licensed veterinary technician at a general practice in Poughkeepsie, NY. She graduated cum laude from Mercy College in 2019 with a bachelor’s degree in veterinary technology. Megan has veterinary technician licenses in New York, Virginia, and Maryland. Her passion in the field is doing everything she can to help animals in need. Her goal is to become a specialized technician. Megan initially moved to the West Virginia area to be closer to her sister and niece, Ryleigh. When Megan is not working, she loves to spend time with friends and family. She loves to travel and go on new adventures with her beagle, Reba. Her fur family also includes a cat named ablator. While enjoying living with her niece, she has also been enjoying her fur niece, a husky mix named Leia, and fur nephew Chief, a Redbone Coonhound.
megan “curf”
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Megan, “Curf”, joined the OVO team in June 2023. She graduated from Wilson College in 2007 with a bachelors in Veterinary Medical Technology and started a job as a veterinary receptionist in a general practice close to her home in Pennsylvania. After six months, she got a job at a seven doctor, three location, general practice where she became lead technician. After seven years, she decided to move on to specialty medicine and jumped in to ER practice in Maryland working overnights. An opportunity came open approximately a year later in advanced imaging (CT and MRI) in Virginia, so she took the job and stayed for almost 10 years before trying a new specialty with Ocean. She lives with her father, girlfriend, and girlfriend’s mother in nearby Wild and Wonderful West Virginia. She has a pug named Stella and four cats (Idgie, Ziggy, Bella, and Toodie).
sophia
licensed veterinary technician
Sophia joined the Ocean Veterinary Ophthalmology family in March 2022. She graduated from Michigan State University with the intent of attending veterinary school, but instead found her passion lies within the veterinary technician field. While living in beautiful Alaska, Sophia developed a keen interest in ophthalmology by working as a licensed veterinary technician, for at that time, the state’s only veterinary ophthalmologist. Sophia has many hobbies outside of work. She loves drawing, reading, and painting, and if she can do these activities outdoors- even better! Whether hiking, kayaking, running, or even just working in the yard, Sophia loves being outside. Thor, her beloved American Bulldog mix, or Ellie, her sassy Sheltie mix, will often join her outdoor ventures. Otherwise, she keeps busy at home with her three cats: Ramona, Archer, and Katya, and her ferret, Micaya.
