About Us
We are a family owned and operated veterinary practice in Spotsylvania, VA established in 2017. As animal lovers ourselves, we know how important pets are in your lives and are excited to offer our services to you.
Emily McNally, VMD, cVMA- Chief Veterinarian
Dr. Emily McNally grew up mostly overseas due to her father’s job as a diplomat for the State Department. Her childhood years were spent living in Mexico, Guinea, Honduras, Brazil, and Argentina. Her love of animals began at a young age. Emily would constantly ask her parents for a dog, cat, or miniature horse to take care of. She started horseback riding at the age of 8 and spent her high school years riding and competing as a show jumper. Her dream of becoming a veterinarian started around the same time and never abated.
Following high school, Dr. Emily attended Hollins University in Roanoke, VA where she majored in Biology and double minored in Chemistry and Mathematics. After graduating summa cum laude, she attended the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, earning her degree in 2012. She then completed an ambulatory internship at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, KY where she worked with thoroughbred breeding farms and racehorses, sport horses, and companion horses.
After her internship, Dr. Emily returned to Virginia and worked as an equine veterinarian for three years. She completed her medical acupuncture for veterinarians certification in April 2017 through CuraCore in Fort Collins, CO. Currently, Dr. Emily also serves as Veterinarian-In-Charge at the Kincheloe Spay/Neuter Clinic in Fredericksburg, VA where she works 1-2 days a week as a surgeon providing low-cost spay and neuter services for dogs and cats.
Dr. Emily enjoys caring for the menagerie of animals at her home in Spotsylvania, VA. She is the proud owner of two horses, one goat, a pot-bellied pig, two dogs, and four cats. She also enjoys spending time with her five children: Dash, Dorian, Eve, Ellie, and Dexter, and her husband, Daniel.
Caitlin Malik, DVM- Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Malik is originally from southern Louisiana, where she grew up showing Arabian horses. With dreams of becoming a veterinarian for as long as she can remember, Dr. Malik completed both her undergraduate degree in animal science and veterinary degree at Louisiana State University. After graduation, Dr. Malik decided to move north to complete an equine internship at Blue Ridge Equine Clinic, followed by specialty training in large animal internal medicine at Virginia Tech. Dr. Malik’s professional interests include large animal preventative care, neonatology, and endocrinology. In her free time, Dr. Malik enjoys cooking, gardening, and exploring the area with her two dogs: Newt and Nora.Heather Dixon- Veterinary Assistant
Heather loves riding horses: especially barrel racing, cattle sorting, and trail riding. She used to teach lessons at a ranch in California, and has been working with veterinarians since she started out as a volunteer in middle school. Her husband is in the military, so she has lived all over the place! Heather enjoys spending time with her two horses, three dogs, two Quaker parrots, and one cat. She is currently working towards her goal of becoming a licensed veterinary technician. Elizabeth Newsome- Veterinary Receptionist
Elizabeth grew up and resides in Spotsylvania, VA. She has spent most of her years riding western and caring for countless horses during her time as a Head Wrangler in the mountains of Western North Carolina, a professional trail guide at Graves Mountain in Syria, VA through Andora Farm in Culpeper, VA; a barn manager in Altavista, VA., and currently a trail guide at The Lodge at Moss Neck in Fredericksburg, Va.
Elizabeth enjoys connecting riders of all ages with horseback riding, fostering a love for horsemanship. She also has a lesson program at her home farm in Spotsylvania, Va where she teaches riders the fundamentals of western riding and prepares them for competing in various horse competitions throughout the state. Her farm is a supporter of the Spotylvania High School FFA. She has assisted her grandparents for several years with their veterinary practice, which furthered her knowledge and love for large and small animals.
Elizabeth has a Bachelor’s degree in Family and Consumer Science from Liberty University. She is a member of local horse clubs and horse associations. Elizabeth will often lend a hand to fellow horsemen and agriculture businesses, which has enabled many strong friendships with horse owners throughout the state.
Rosie McNally- Assistant and Vet Truck Supervisor
Rosie was found stray at 6 weeks old and adopted by Dr. Emily in January 2023. She can often be found riding along in Dr. Emily’s truck where she is always ready for attention. Her interests include zooming around the front yard, carrying stuffed animals around in her mouth, and checking the dining room for any scraps that may have been left behind by her human siblings.
