Four Paws Animal Hospital & Wellness Center Veterinary Team

Dr. Kathy Kallay

Dr. Kathy Kallay believes that animals should be cared for in a conscientious, responsible manner. Education is an important part of her relationship with clients because better-informed clients have longer, healthier relationships with their pets. As the owner of Four Paws, she is committed to providing exceptional customer service and the highest quality medical care.

Dr. Kallay’s medical interests include Internal Medicine, Behavior, Dentistry, and Surgery. She has received advanced training in all of these disciplines. She is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), and Phi Zeta, a veterinary honor society.

Outside of work, she enjoys reading, walking her dogs, kayaking on our local waterways, and painting. She is also an avid photographer and has won multiple awards in amateur competitions. In the Fall of 2018, she started learning Spanish. Ella estudia cada dia.

A native of Southern California, she moved to Fredericksburg in 2001 following graduation from the College of Veterinary Medicine at Kansas State University. She has been practicing veterinary medicine locally since 2001. Four Paws opened in 2006 as a result of her desire to provide high quality, compassionate, and professional hospital closer to her home in Spotsylvania County.

Dr. Kallay adopted all of her pets from animal shelters or rescue groups: Hobbes, a 7-year old all-around mutt, Willow, a 7-year old Border Collie mix, and Domino, an adult black and white domestic shorthaired cat.

Community service is a way of life for Dr. Kallay. She has been a puppy-raiser for Canine Companions for Independence (CCI) and has performed therapy visits in the community with her previous dog Scarlett. She was a Big Sister with Rappahannock Big Brothers Big Sisters and volunteered with Team River Runner helping wounded veterans.

Maddie

Maddie was raised in the small town of Nokesville, VA where animals played a vital role in her upbringing. Her childhood home was surrounded by farms, so it wasn’t uncommon for strays to find their way to her home where they would be accepted with open arms by her animal loving family. As a child, Maddie and her sister learned to mend broken wings and treat minor injuries on animals who needed help. Together, they rehabilitated many birds, cats, squirrels, and even a bat once! Maddie finally began her career in the veterinary field in 2018, but has worked in customer service since 2013. When she isn’t busy loving on your pets or providing excellent customer service, Maddie can be found making the best memories with her family, or doing what she can to make others laugh.

Robyn D. LVT

Robyn started in the veterinary field as a Kennel Attendant while in high school. She also worked as a Veterinary Assistant and Customer Service Representative. She chose to pursue a career as a Veterinary Technician and graduated from Northern Virginia Community College with an Associate Degree in Applied Science in Veterinary Technology. After graduation, she obtained her Virginia license to practice as a Veterinary Technician.

Most of her career has been spent supporting pets and their people in general practice, but she made the leap to Oncology for a brief time and has now returned to general practice at Four Paws Animal Hospital and Wellness Center. Robyn has one human child, a mixed breed dog, and 2 cats of her own, and when not at work, she enjoys time reading, spending time with family and friends, and traveling – especially to the beach!

Robyn, RVT

Robyn obtained her AASVT (Associates degree in Veterinary Technology) in 2012 from Brown Mackie College and has been practicing compassionate veterinary care ever since in small town Indiana. Her favorite parts of the career are connecting with clients, watching her patients grow, working in the surgical suite, and providing life-saving critical care. Robyn is excited to be teaming with Four Paws Animal Hospital to assist in delivering exceptional client communication and patient care.

In her spare time Robyn loves baking, doing arts and crafts, football, and spending time outdoors with her kids. She has MANY animals including 5 dogs, 2 Guinea pigs, and an array of farm animals that keep her busy.

Dr. Cara Langfitt

I have loved and had an interest in animals since I was little and that naturally developed into a veterinary career goal.  From my start as a kennel assistant at a veterinary clinic in high school, my hobbies and summer jobs have always involved animals.  This included summers raising fawns at the National Animal Disease Center in Ames, IA, working at a wildlife rehab center in Milwaukee, and working at a small animal emergency hospital. I graduated from Iowa State University with a BS in animal ecology and graduated from ISU’s college of veterinary medicine in 2010.  I worked at a small animal clinic in Missouri for 12 years, and am happy for the opportunity to continue practicing in Virginia.  When I’m not working, I enjoy being outside as much as possible and love to hike and bike.  I’m looking forward to exploring Virginia.

Alana

Susie

Susie is a first generation Salvadoran-American who was born and raised in Fredericksburg. Ever since Susie got her first dog in 2004, she knew she wanted to work with animals. Susie’s veterinary medicine endeavors began in 2020 working as a receptionist/assistant at a small non-profit clinic. During this time, Susie also assisted the local shelter by fostering lots of stray kittens who needed to adapt to life with humans. 

Outside of work, Susie enjoys crocheting, all things Hello Kitty, exploring new cities and of course, spoiling her four fur babies.

Mandi

Courtney

Courtney is a California native and moved to VA with her military family at the age of 17. For as long as she can remember, she has had compassion and a fierce love for animals, rescuing her first pet when she was just 6 years old. Since 2016, she has volunteered at shelters, worked at kennels, trained obedience and bird-dogs; eventually finding her way to Four Paws in 2022. Courtney has a scaredy-cat German Shepherd, a beagle whose nose never leaves the ground, and a Leopard Gecko!

When Courtney isn’t helping pet parents at the hospital, she’s spending time with her little boy or singing way too loudly in the car! Courtney loves to spend time at the beach, will read anything she can get her hands on, and “lazy movie nights” at home.

Katie

I am a life-long Virginia resident, raised primarily in the Fredericksburg area. My love for all animals goes back as far as I can remember growing up around animals of all shapes and sizes including dogs, cats, birds, pigs, and cows. I began my vet med journey about 2 years ago, and now cannot imagine doing anything else with my working career. I am truly passionate about animal care, helping pet owners, and ensuring the best possible experience for every patient who visits our hospital. In my free time I like to bake, sing, and watch cooking shows and scary movies. Overall, I just enjoy spending time with my loved ones and furry/feathered babies. I have two pups, a Pomchi and a Chiweenie, as well as a yellow cockatiel who can sing and beatbox!

Amy

Amy began working at Four Paws all the way back in 2007, just a year after Four Paws opened their doors! She worked at Four Paws while pursuing her degree in Geology at the University of Mary Washington. After completing her degree in 2008, she stayed at Four Paws for an additional year, leaving (somewhat reluctantly) in 2009 to take a job in her field of study.

Although she enjoyed her time working in her field of study, she missed the pets and people she encountered daily during her employment at Four Paws. She has always had a passion for helping animals. When it was time for a change in career paths, she reached out to Four Paws. Amy is thrilled to be back on the team again helping pets and their humans.

In her free time, Amy enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends, cuddling with her pets, reading, and watching tv/movies.

CR Barrett

Cindy’s two great loves are veterinary medicine and accounting! Her journey to Four Paws Animal Hospital has been circuitous, having first managed veterinary hospitals in California, New Mexico, Massachusetts, Virginia, and Maine. Cindy graduated from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA in 1993 with a B.B.A. in accounting. Following graduation, she gained experience in the field of accounting while still maintaining her position as a veterinary practice manager.

In 1997, Cindy joined the Ohio accounting firm of Owen E. McCafferty, CPA, a firm specializing in veterinary tax, accounting, and consulting. While employed with Owen McCafferty, she sat for and passed the CPA exam in 1998. In 2003, Cindy joined the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) as a Practice Consultant. AAHA is a voluntary professional association designed to help veterinary hospitals achieve outstanding standards of medicine. After spending several years in the accounting/consulting arena, Cindy returned to private veterinary practice. “One of the most wonderful things about Four Paws Animal Hospital & Wellness Center, aside from the great doctors and staff, is that it is privately owned. Our ability to be truly creative, innovative, and flexible is due to that fact. I feel privileged to be part of this great team!” When not working, Cindy enjoys just about everything, especially her dog Sky, her three “special-needs” kitties, and two baby mice.

Stephanie S.

Stephanie joined as Practice Manager in 2013, coming to us with 13 years of human medical management experience. Her genuine love for fur babies, their people, and her great team at Four Paws shines daily in her role as Practice Manager.

Currently, she is pursuing her degree in Business Administration with an emphasis on Human Resources. She enjoys working out, healthy cooking, and going to concerts in her free time. Spending time with family and friends is a top priority, and whenever she gets the chance, she heads to the beach.

Madison C.

Madison is a dedicated, hard-working, and compassionate lover of animals. She joined Four Paws Animal Hospital & Wellness Center in July 2023. Her interest in animals began at an early age, and at 14, she began volunteering. Madison’s passion is dog rescue and believes every dog should have a lovable home.

Madison started her career working in a doggy daycare and she is the fur mama to Cody, a Maltese; Turbo, an Akita mix; and Royce, a purebred Pitty. Her babies encourage her to keep moving!

Rarely will you see Madison without one of her dogs. If you do, it will be at a car meet. Next to dogs, she is a car enthusiast and will travel miles to meets or a good car show.

Madison graduated high school at 15 years old and proceeded on to Germanna Community College. Madison is currently working towards licensing as a Veterinary Technician through the Penn Foster Veterinary Technician Program.

Emma-Lee

Emma-Lee grew up loving all animals, and knew she wanted to work with them eventually. Emma-Lee graduated with an AAS in Early Childhood Development, and certificate in American Sign language. Emma is also a certified Cat Behavioral Trainer, and is currently pursuing her certification in Canine Behavioral Training. After that, Emma-Lee plans to pursue her AAS to becoming a Veterinary Technician. Emma-Lee has the pleasure of sharing her home with two cats, Dylan and Alfred, and Laddin, her Service Dog in Training (SDIT). In her spare time Emma-Lee loves to hang out with family or friends, go hiking, paint, read and train her cats and pup.

Robyn , RVT

Things clients might like to know about you: I am extremely passionate about my career, and love learning new things with the changing of medicine. I am a foster parent. I am originally from California. I have a brother who lives in Australia. I have a pet
treat (and human treat) business outside of vet med. I think spiders are absolutely adorable.

Outside of veterinary medicine I like to: Spend time with my kids, bake, spend time on the lake, hike, and travel.

Fun veterinary fact: It is a well-believed myth that dogs are colorblind. In fact, they can see color – just in dull hues!

My favorite animal is: Turtles! I have always been mesmerized by their nature. I just love them.

One unique fact about me is: I have a brain malformation they didn’t find until I was in my 20’s!

Brittany, LVT

Outside of veterinary medicine I like to: READ! I read on average 10 books a month!

My favorite animal is the sloth because they remind me of my husband.

My favorite veterinary fact is: Most food allergies for animals are to the protein source of the food NOT grain, gluten, or corn. Grain-free diets are now scientifically proven to cause heart disease!

One unique fact about me is: My human children’s names were inspired by the show ‘The Office’

Brittany, LVT

Brittany obtained her Veterinary Technician degree from Blue Ridge Community College in 2012. She lives in Spotsylvania with her husband, and two kids, Temple (pitbull) and Hazel (cat).

Brittany has experience in emergency, shelter, and general practice medicine and enjoys all aspects of the job. She has a particular interest in companion animal nutrition and geriatric patient care.

As a working mom of two young kids, she doesn’t have a lot of time for hobbies but enjoys reading and taking her family on outings and adventures.

Brittany worked for Four Paws from 2013-2019 and is so happy to be back working with such caring and wonderful people.

Nicole , LVT

Maggie, LVT

Maggie has joined Four Paws Animal Hospital as our Lead Nurse and Teaching Supervisor. Maggie received her Veterinary Technician degree in 2004 from Columbus State Community College and holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Findlay in Ohio, in Business Management.

Maggie has experience in both small and large animal medicine and enjoys the teaching aspect of veterinary medicine, especially in small animal critical care. Maggie has a passion for working with equine as well, and currently has seven horses.  When Maggie isn’t doing work on her small farm, her hobbies include horseback riding, photography and visiting antique shops. Maggie also enjoys spending time hiking with her energetic German Shepard Legend, and yorkie mix Rowdy James.

Jessica

Jessica has been in the Veterinary field for over 20 years and is committed to helping both people and animals. She is passionate about her job and love of animals. Jessica was born and raised in Arlington, Virginia and has worked at 4 previous veterinary hospitals before joining the Four Paws team. She was previously a Hospital Manager in Fairfax, VA but wanted to work closer to home near Spotsylvania to spend more time with her children and family. Jessica has 3 dogs and 4 kids, and loves to spend time outdoors. You can usually find her at the park, at a pool, or at the beach.

Cyndi V.

Cyndi Vera joined Four Paws in October 2020 as our Front Office Manager. She has been working in the veterinary field since 2005, so there isn’t much she doesn’t know about how to provide excellent care to our four-footed friends!

She is a native Texan but has been living in Virginia since 1987. She now has an extended family that includes some grandbabies that are the joy of her life.

She enjoys skiing, camping, and watching movies in her free time. She says her secret Super Power is being an awesome Mom! She does not have any of her own pets currently, so when you bring yours in, be sure to give her a chance to love on yours!

Keely O.

Keely has always loved animals since she was a little kid. Keely started out with pet amphibians and reptiles, and then worked her way up to furry animals! Keely resides in Fredericksburg with her husband, their new baby, their dog Hank, a rabbit, and two guinea pigs. 

Keely has had experience in shelter, emergency, and internal medicine, having recently joined Four Paws Animal Hospital from Virginia Veterinary Centers. Keely has loved every aspect of working with animals and looks forward to working in general practice with the great team at Four Paws!  

Emily

Emily was born and raised in Virginia, where she loved wildlife and domestic critters. Later, she graduated with a biology degree and joined the US Forest Service as a wildlife technician in Idaho. After two years, she came home to work at Four Paws Animal Hospital, where she discovered her enjoyment of animal medicine. Emily is currently working on her veterinary technology degree, hoping to become the best veterinary nurse she can be! Emily has a mischievous cat, a spoiled dog, and an elderly rabbit. In her spare time, Emily can read, work on a creative project, or enjoy time with family and friends.

Amber M.

Beginning at a young age, Amber would wander into the nearest neighbor’s yard with arms outstretched whenever there was a cat or dog within eyesight. Amber’s love for animals grew as veterinary and agriculture classes became available in high school, which then led to an opportunity for volunteer work with livestock on farms and during state fairs. This also led to her very first job in 2014, looking after an alpaca farm! Since then, Amber has had eight years of experience in the veterinary field, ranging from rescues to kennels and animal hospitals. As her love for animals and veterinary medicine grew, so did her goals within the field, and she is currently enrolled in the Penn Foster Veterinary Technician Program!

When Amber isn’t loving on furbabies, or answering your questions to help you and your furbabies, she is spending time at home with her daughter, pit-husky mix, broken otter bunny, and her four feline friends!

Rachel N.

After graduating high school, Rachel got her first job working at a boarding facility. Rachel remembers, “I fell in love with taking care of animals! I worked at several SPCA facilities before landing my first veterinary job, and I fell in love!” Rachel has been with Four Paws as an Assistant and Client Service Representative since 2018. She owns three cats, all of which are rescues, and their names are Kitten, Dan, and Camry. In her spare time, Rachel enjoys hanging out with friends, playing video games with her husband, and collecting Pokémon cards!

Marie J.

Marie started at Four Paws in 2015. She is one of the most compassionate and kind-hearted people we have ever known.

In Partlow, she lives with her husband, kids, dogs, cats, and horse. She enjoys listening to country music and spending time with her extended family.

Beth N.

Beth had already been working in the veterinary field for over 20 years when she joined the Four Paws team. She has lived in CA, LA, FL, and Japan before coming to Virginia. Her menagerie at home includes dogs, cats, pocket pets, and her husband.

She likes hiking with her dogs, kayaking on our local waterways, and is interested in learning sign language in her free time.

Maureen

Maureen is a lifelong resident of Virginia and has lived in Fredericksburg for 28 years.  She has many years of bookkeeping experience, primarily in the medical field.  Maureen has a passion for animals and at one point housed four dogs and six cats, all strays that found her. So, she is right at home at Four Paws!  Besides being a rescuer of animals, Maureen is also a rescuer of vintage furniture and décor that is in need of upcycling and repurposing.

Garnetta T.

Garnetta grew up in West Virginia and lived in Fairfax for about 20 years before moving to Fredericksburg in 1995. She joined the Four Paws Team in 2015. Despite having no prior veterinary experience, she has moved up quickly through various positions and now is our valued Front Office Assistant Manager.

She enjoys cooking, reading, and spending time with her human family and her “grandpets.”

Rosie

Growing up in England, Rosie started volunteering at a local pet hydrotherapy unit when she was just 15. Rosie went on to volunteer at the RSPCA and grooming salon in England before moving to the US and Virginia in 2013. Once Rosie moved to the States, she began working at the local animal shelter and quickly realized that “rescuing” was her passion. Over the last nine years, Rosie has developed experience in the veterinary field and has been working as an Assistant and Client Service Representative. Rosie continues to be passionate about educating the public about the benefits of pet adoption and population control. In her free time, Rosie enjoys spending time with her own pets, which include her six chickens, two dogs, and two cats!

Rachel R.

Growing up on an Alpaca farm, Rachel has enjoyed working with animals since a very young age. Rachel began working in the veterinary field in 2018 and joined the Four Paws team as a Client Service Representative in July 2021 after moving from Delaware. In her free time, Rachel enjoys reading, visiting family and friends, and playing with her dog Zeus. Rachel has recently welcomed a new kitten into her family, known as “No Ma’am”!