Dr. Louis Wiest, Jr. VMD
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Dr. Louis Wiest, Jr. grew up in Maryland and attended the University of Maryland where he earned a B.S. and M.S. degree while working for the US Department of Agriculture at the National Parasitological Institute in Beltsville, Maryland. He attained his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. After veterinary school he entered the United States Air Force where he was assigned to Langley Air Force Base as Base Veterinarian.
Dr. Wiest practiced companion animal medicine in Virginia, New Jersey, and Maryland before founding the Patuxent Valley Animal Hospital in Howard County. He is a member of several professional organizations (e.g. Maryland Veterinary Medical Association, Howard County Veterinary Medical Association, American Heartworm Society, Greater Baltimore Veterinary Medical Association, Helminthological Society of Washington, American Association of Avian Veterinarians, American Association for Laboratory Animal Science). He has published many scientific papers. Dr. Wiest started the Patuxent Valley Animal Hospital in Columbia, MD in 1980 before moving to the present location. He also started Just for Pets, a retail pet store the specializes just with Pet Birds. He was on the Animal Matters Hearing Board of Howard County, was the Chairman of Advisory Board of PETS on Wheels, participated in the Eden Alternative Program for Seniors at Vantage House Senior Center in Columbia, attends Mt. Zion Methodist Church in Highland, is a member of the National Capital Dahlia Society and Potomac Valley Camellia Society. Besides growing Dahlia's and Camellia's, Dr. Wiest is an avid golfer and bowler. He has three children, four grandchildren, and three dogs. |
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GracieGracie is a Canadian born rescue Golden Retriever from Vermont born in February 2011. Besides working hard as the hospital's greeter she enjoys rolling in the garden, chasing tennis balls, strutting her bandanas, and sleeping. Come in to get a handshake from our professional greeter.
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Nancy M. Haller
Hospital Manager
Darby A. Tinnin
Chief Technician
Daphne O'Grady
Recent Graduate from University of Maryland College Park and former captain of the UMDs Equestrian Team.
Will be attending Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine class of 2022.
Will be attending Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine class of 2022.
Jacob Franzak
Animal Science Pre-Vet student at University of Maryland College Park.
Victoria Bryant
Animal Science Pre-Vet student at University of Maryland College Park. Is a member of UMDs marching band, the Mighty Sound of Maryland. as well as the universities Pep band.
