Every member of our team plays a vital role in the care we provide to you and your pet. Our team is highly trained and experienced at providing extraordinary care that ensures a world-class experience for all of our patients and clients.
Among those responsible for leading our team is:
Chris Jeffers, President & Chief Operating Officer
Chris Jeffers is the President and Chief Operating Officer of BVNS. Prior to joining us, Chris held leadership positions in the veterinary industry serving teams in local and regional settings. Chris is a graduate of the Master of Business Administration program from Mount St. Mary’s University. He is passionate about leading and supporting all of our team members that play a critical role in our company’s mission.
In his spare time, Chris enjoys cooking, traveling, and outdoor activities. He also enjoys the company of his tuxedo cat, Jack, who inspires him to try and be more fashionable every day.
Leslie Reen, Business Analyst
Leslie Reen joined BVNS in 2016 with many years of accounting and office management experience in both small businesses and the federal government. She works closely with the BVNS team to ensure company goals and values are achieved through thoughtful financial analysis.
Leslie grew up in North Carolina and graduated from UNC-Greensboro. Over the years she has made Frederick, MD home with her husband, daughter, son, and their mischievous cat, Nox. Outside of work she can be found spending time with family and friends and supporting her children in their activities. Leslie enjoys cooking, reading, and finding the perfect spot to camp and enjoy the outdoors.
Jessica May, Manager of Operations
Jess is the Human Resource Generalist at the Administrative Office in Frederick, MD.
Jess holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Virginia Intermont College and most notably was the manager for a number of years for Meadowbrook Foundation Incorporated, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization boosting a fivefold charitable mission. Prior to joining BVNS, Jess gained a great deal of experience within the veterinary industry as an equine nurse for Virginia Tech’s Marion DuPont Scott Equine Medical Center in Leesburg, VA.
Having recently moved to Rohrersville, MD, she and her husband, Jeff, along with their two fat cats, Jose and Fiona, enjoy hiking, traveling, and settling into their first home.
James Cooley, IT Support Engineer
James is the IT Support Engineer for BVNS. He comes to BVNS with a number of years working as a support engineer in an MSP Environment that helped to support and manage the IT infrastructures of healthcare, veterinary, and other small businesses. He enjoys researching and implementing new IT technologies.
James enjoys fishing and spending time with his family, who includes his wife, son, and soon-to-be daughter who will be arriving early next year.
Kayoko Murray, Referral Relationship Manager
Kai is a referral relationship manager for BVNS. She comes to the company with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing. Kai is also a U.S. Army Veteran who assisted in the veterinary care of military working dogs and pets of active duty military families. Since her time in the Army, she has worked in both GP and critical care and emergency in Japan as well as the United States.
Kai enjoys traveling, running outdoors, and spending time with her husband, children, and dog Bella.
Toria Hester, Marketing and Client Experience Coordinator
Toria is the marketing and client experience coordinator for BVNS. After winning 2nd place in the Collegiate 2017 DMAWEF MAXI Competition in DC, Toria discovered a passion for brand storytelling. She has a BSBA in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing from Christopher Newport University. She comes to BVNS with digital, visual, social, person-to-person, and print marketing experience for small businesses and entrepreneurs.
Toria enjoys writing, painting, and listening to music in her free time. She has a cat named Lady who loves to be cuddled all. the. time.
ATLANTA SUPPORT STAFF
Logan – CSR, Team Lead
Carly – Vet Assistant
Danielle – Vet Assistant
Kendall – Vet Assistant
Hailey – Vet Assistant
Janzell – Vet Assistant
Brooke– RVT
Emmalee – RVT
Shelby – RVT
LEESBURG SUPPORT STAFF
Mari – CSR
Mercedes – CSR
Arlette – CSR
Sue – LVT
Kelli – LVT
Laura – LVT
Alexandra – LVT
Margaret – LVT
Kelly – Vet Assistant
Gabriella – Vet Assistant
Vera – Vet Assistant
RICHMOND SUPPORT STAFF
Emelia – CSR
Rachel – CSR
Angela – CSR
Austin-Elizabeth – Vet Assistant
Brandi – Vet Assistant
Judy – Vet Assistant
Andy – Vet Assistant
Mary – Vet Assistant
Janzell – Vet Assistant
Virginia – LVT
Erica – LVT
Savannah – LVT
Katie – LVT, Team Lead
ROCKVILLE SUPPORT STAFF
Joan – CSR
Rachel – Vet Assistant
Kian – Vet Assistant
Madeline – Vet Assistant
Zuzana – Vet Assistant
Christina – RVT
Ricki – RVT
Leigh – RVT
Mika – RVT
Melody – RVT
SPRINGFIELD SUPPORT STAFF
Dee – CSR
Brittney – LVT
Devin – LVT
Josh – LVT
Megan – LVT
Brittany – LVT, Team Lead
Kristi – Vet Assistant
Lisa – Vet Assistant