Meet The Team
Our Veterinarians
Dana Anholzer, DVM
Veterinarian
Meet Dr. Dana Anholzer! She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Animal and Veterinary Science from Clemson University in 2009 and went on to complete her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Ross University in 2013. When she’s not working, Dr. Anholzer enjoys traveling, video games, camping, and spending time with her husband and their two dogs Ramona and Gimli, and three cats Piper, Richard and Herman.
Education:
- DVM, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, 2013
- Bachelor’s Degree in Animal & Veterinary Sciences, Minor in Business, Clemson University
Areas of Special Interest:
- Surgery – Efficient soft tissue surgeon with experience including but not limited to; spays & neuters, mass removals, cystotomies
and laceration repair. - Dentistry – Skilled in
digital dental x-ray, surgical flap extractions, oral mass removals, and preventative dental care - Preventative Care – From puppies & kittens to senior pets and everything in between, with focus on the human/animal bond and individualized care
Dr. Anholzer is also Nationally Accredited for issuing International Health Certificates for pets.
Our Team
Kellie
CVT/Lead Technician
Kellie joined our team in March of 2015. She graduated from Mount Ida College where she majored in veterinary technology and went on to get her CVT. When not working with us, Kellie enjoys cooking, baking, being outdoors and spending time with her two dogs and five cats!
Melissa
Veterinary Technician
Melissa has been with the BBVA team since 2017. She comes to us with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Conservation Biology and Ecology from Boston University and while she earning her degree, she worked with Capuchin monkeys who were being trained as service animals. Melissa is especially interested in small animal medicine and surgery. When she’s not working, she loves spending time with her family and friends, bird watching, and trying new foods! At home, she has three cats: George, Moe, and Harvey, and two guinea pigs: Dunks and Pats.
Katie
Veterinary Technician
Katie has been with BBVA since October of 2019, and has been at Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists since 2017. She came to us with four years of veterinary experience from North Carolina. She is currently working on receiving her Associates Degree in Animal Science through Penn Foster so she may become a Certified Veterinary Technician. Her areas of interest are Emergency and Critical Care and surgery. She has two dogs, a Husky mix named Bella and a German Shepherd mix named Sadie. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter hiking, fishing, and travelling.
Gabby
Veterinary Technician
Gabby joined our team in June of 2019 as a veterinary assistant. She is currently attending Becker College for her bachelor’s in Veterinary Technology. When she graduates, she plans to sit for the VTNE to become a certified veterinary technician. When not working with us or studying at school Gabby enjoys spending time with her two boxers!
Amelia
Veterinary Assistant
Amelia joined our team in April 2020. She is currently earning her Associates in Veterinary Technology from Penn Foster and is planning on getting certified as a CVT after that. In addition to working with small animals here at BBVA, she also loves working with large animals and goats! When she’s not working or studying, she enjoys reading, baking, knitting, and spending time with her dog, Maverick and her cat Ajax.
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