Dr. Carolyn Clay is a native of Richmond, Virginia, who graduated from Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech in 2004. She has been a part of the Church Hill Animal Hospital team since its beginning in 2003. Dr. Clay has also worked for a small animal/exotic practice, 24-hour general/emergency practice. In 2015 she started Animal and Exotic Veterinary Services, a house-call practice.

Dr. Clay’s many veterinary medicine interests include general medicine and surgery, dentistry, laser therapy, exotic pets, and senior care. She is passionate about helping clients find honest, practical treatments that work for them and their animals. Dr. Clay is an advocate for homeless animals. She has fostered and adopted many stray animals over the years. Dr. Clay also volunteers at the Richmond Wildlife Center as a veterinarian and board member.

She lives in Montpelier with her husband and two teenage children and their various rescued pets, including three dogs, four cats, a rabbit, and some fish. In her spare time, she enjoys gardening, hiking, camping, and spending time with friends and family in the mountains of Augusta County. She also serves as an adult leader of her daughter’s scouts BSA troop.

Dr. Crystal Myers started at Church Hill Animal Hospital in 2022, initially as a relief vet before becoming a regular part of the team. A 2008 graduate of the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Myers enjoys educating clients and handling complex medical cases. In her personal time, she tends to her pets, explores new restaurants, enjoys stand-up comedy, and relaxes with Netflix binges.

Dr. Tony Pizzelanti joined Church Hill Animal Hospital in May 2024, bringing 4 years of experience as a veterinarian and 6 years as a veterinary assistant. He is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and has a strong professional focus on surgery, client communication, feline care and exotic animal medicine. In his personal time, Tony enjoys rock climbing, hiking, and creating handmade jewelry.

Jess joined Church Hill Animal Hospital in April 2024, bringing 25 years of veterinary experience. She earned her veterinary technician license from Blue Ridge Community College. Her professional passions include pain management, anesthesia, exotic animals, and feline medicine. When she’s not at work, Jess enjoys traveling, attending concerts, gardening, and spending time with her kids.

Katie has been with Church Hill Animal Hospital since it opened in 2003. Starting part-time, she transitioned into her full-time management role in 2004. Katie enjoys forming connections with clients and their pets, fostering a welcoming atmosphere. In her free time, she loves spending time with her husband, two daughters, and their two rescue dogs, Odin, a Rottweiler, and Freya, a Pit Bull.