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Academy Animal Care

" At Academy Animal Care We Treat Your Pets Like Family "

Academy Animal Care in Suffolk, Virginia is a full service companion animal hospital. It is our commitment to provide quality veterinary care throughout the life of your pet. Our services and facilities are designed to assist in routine preventative care for young , healthy pets; early detection and treatment of disease as your pet ages; and complete medical and surgical care as necessary during his or her lifetime.

We understand the special role your pet plays in your family and are dedicated to becoming your partner in your pet's health care. We treat your pet as we would our own. Our goal is to practice the highest quality medicine and surgery with compassion and an emphasis on client education. Our entire healthcare team is committed to providing personal attention to the unique concerns of each individual pet owner.

At this site, you will find information about our practice philosophy, our services, helpful forms to assist you and an extensive Pet Medical Library for you to search for additional pet health care information.

Glenn Chase, DVM

Dr. Chase is proud to call Academy Animal Care his home! With over twenty-one years of experience as a veterinarian, Dr. Chase brings his expertise in small animal medicine, soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, reproductive medicine, and emergency/critical care to the great city of Suffolk.

Dr. Chase graduated from Virginia Tech with a degree in biology in 1996. He loved Blacksburg so much that he went on to receive his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine in May, 2000. Along with his wife, Marsha, he called Newport News his home after graduation, and spent his first five years as a veterinarian at Boulevard Animal Hospital. It was there that he honed his medicine and surgery skills, and developed a special interest in orthopedics. After spending two years as a medical director in Colonial Heights, Virginia, Dr. Chase returned to Hampton Roads where he spent three years on staff at the Greenbrier Veterinary Emergency Center. Dr. Chase has always hoped to have his own small town practice, and the opportunity to own Academy Animal Care is most certainly a dream come true!

Dr. Chase, his wife Marsha (also a veterinarian!), and their daughters Hannah & Sarah love living in Suffolk. When not hard at work, Dr. Chase loves running, boating, and spending time his family.

Years in Practice:

May 17, 2000

Education:

Virginia Tech, Virginia-MD College of Veterinary Medicine
Maura Ambrosio, DVM

Dr. Ambrosio joined Academy Animal Care in July, 2011. She has enjoyed the time already spent at the practice and appreciated the warm welcome! Dr. Ambrosio attended the College of William and Mary, earning a Bachelor's degree in Biology, before proceeding to Virginia Tech for her veterinary degree. After finishing her degree, Dr. Ambrosio completed an internship in emergency medicine and worked with several veterinary specialists in the Hampton Roads area.

Dr. Ambrosio became a veterinarian in order to serve families and their pets. Her primary goal is to work as a team with clients to find practical solutions to improve the health of their pets.

Dr. Ambrosio is a native of Norfolk, Virginia and returned to the area with her husband of 6 years, Jim. They have 2 sons, a 3 year old and a newborn.
They have a dog named Ash and a 1 year old cat.
Dr. Ambrosio enjoys gardening and time with her family.

Years in Practice:

May 17, 2010

Education:

College of William and Mary, Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine
Hannah Adams, DVM

Dr. Hannah Adams, Joined our practice 5 years ago. Lives here in Suffolk with her husband, Jimmy, and her two children Julia and James. Her 4 legged family includes Chopper, a boston terrier and 2 cats, Mellow and Bubbles.

Growing up on her family's farm in North Carolina influenced Dr. Adams' decision to become a veterinarian. She completed both her undergraduate degree in Animal Science and her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine at North Carolina State University. After graduating in 2003 she married a Suffolk native, Jimmy Adams, and relocated here.

Dr. Adams is passionate about her profession and community involvement in animal welfare and plays an active role in local humane societies. Client education and communication is very important to her as she understands that these animals have become more than pets, they are members of the family.

Her veterinary interests include acupuncture, soft tissue surgery, and geriatric patient care.

Outside of her work with animals, she is interested in traveling, cooking, flower arranging, reading and spending time with her family.

Years in Practice:

Apr 07, 2003

Education:

North Carolina State University
Marsha Councill, DVM

Dr. Councill officially joined our team in March, 2018, but has been providing relief services for many years. She graduated from the Virginia-MD College of Veterinary Medicine in 2000, along with her husband, our very own Dr. Chase. She practiced at Kiln Creek Animal Care, in Newport News, Virginia, for 18 years before coming aboard to help our growing practice.

Dr. Councill has a special interest in dermatology and geriatric medicine, and also provides HOUSE CALL services for our clients. She loves being a small part of your pet's life, and strives to provide your family the best options as you make decisions to care for your beloved pets.

When not hard at work, Dr. Councill cares for her two daughters, Hannah and Sarah. Finnegan, her Australian labradoodle, has the whole family wrapped around his little paw!

Years in Practice:

Jan 01, 2000

Education:

Virginia Tech; Virginia-MD College of Veterinary Medicine
Cassidy

Lead Receptionist

A little about Cassidy.....

Cassidy is a Suffolk native and graduated from NSA in 2005. Cassidy then went on to obtain a Bachelors in Biomedical Science and a minor in Equestrian Science from Averett University. She also started Vet Tech school to further her education and to help in all aspects of animal care. Her love and passion has always been with animals combined with her education and experience. Cassidy is a welcome addition to our staff.

She is married and has a little girl name Audrey. Cassidy has a Morgan horse named Mac and a very outgoing black Lab named Titan.

Years in Practice:

Jan 01, 2014

Education:

Averett University

Interests:

Horseback riding, reading, being a mom
Jennifer

Vet Assistant

A little about Jennifer.......

Jennifer is a Suffolk native, with a strong love for animals and huge interest in Veterinary medicine. She has ridden and shown horses for over 12 years. She is a Patriots fan and Ohio state football fan.

Her passion for animals with a no nonsense work ethic has made her a real asset to our clinic.

Her plan is to pursue education in the LVT program in the near future. She currently resides in Portsmouth with her boyfriend, her corgi and Catahoula mix.. She has a horse an Arabian, that still live with her parents here in Suffolk.

Years in Practice:

Sep 09, 2016

Education:

Associates Degree in Biology from Tidewater Community College

Interests:

Animal Medicine, drawing, horseback riding, Shooting and The Patriots
Christine

Veterinary Assistant/Kennel Attendant

Years in Practice:

Nov 08, 2018
Danielle aka Dani

Veterinary Assistant/LVT in Training

Dani has always had a strong love for animals since she was little girl. She was raised here in Suffolk with pets a plenty from horses, to dogs and understands the definition of hard work.

She graduated from the Veterinary Assistant program at the Pruden center here in Suffolk and is currently enrolled in the Licensed Veterinary Technician program at TCC.

In her down time you can find Dani enjoying time with family and her dogs. She loves road trips chocolate and time on the beach.

Years in Practice:

Jan 01, 2013

Education:

TCC-LVT Program, Assistant program at Pruden Center

Interests:

Her chocolate lab, beach time with her dogs, road trips in her jeep
Aimee C

Receptionist

Years in Practice:

Jul 05, 2019
Samantha E

Veterinary Assistant

Years in Practice:

Jul 05, 2019
Sheila H

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Years in Practice:

Jul 05, 2019
Years in Practice:

May 26, 2020
Years in Practice:

May 26, 2020