Staff

A California native, Dr. Danielle Jacobson earned a Bachelor’s degree from California Polytechnic State University (SLO) in Animal Science with a pre-vet concentration. Dr. Jacobson and her beloved and higher-education seeking cockapoo then attended veterinary school at the University of California, Davis. During vet school, Dr. Jacobson discovered a passion for integrative medicine and took additional…

Dr. Melissa Garber completed her bachelor’s degree in Animal Science at Cornell University. She received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. She was a student ambassador for the college and participated in the dentistry club, surgery club, and radiology club. Her professional interests include dentistry and sighthound…

Rochelle Camden graduated from Purdue University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, in Indiana. She also received her undergraduate degree in Biochemistry from Purdue. Rochelle started learning American Sign Language in undergrad and is also proficient in German. Rochelle lives in Virginia with her chocolate Lab, Hoover Dyson, and three cats, Oliver, Vega, and Stella. In Rochelle’s…

Jennifer Pollock is District Vet’s Practice Manager and is responsible for the day-to-day  operations of the hospitals. Jennifer graduated with honors from the University of Mississippi with  a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. With 14 years experience, Jen has worked in  every aspect of the field; from receptionist to surgical technician and everything in between!…

Dr. Chloe Raftery is a native of San Francisco, California who recently made the District of  Columbia her home. Dr. Raftery graduated from the University of California, Santa Cruz with a  degree in Psychology. After college, she spent many years working in the veterinary field before  obtaining her DVM from Western University of Health Sciences…

Brian has many thoughts and is an integral part of our team. No decision gets by his nose, as it knows everything. Brian came to DC in 2009, via CityDogs Rescue and has been with Dr. Teich ever since. Brian loves cats (as friends) and is the official greeter here at District Veterinary Hospital. He has a liking…

Dr. Walker is no longer seeing routine appointments at District Vet, but will from time-to-time be on the appointment schedule. Dr. Dani Walker joined the District Vet team in May of 2015. She attended The Ohio State University where she earned both a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology in 2008 and then her Doctorate of Veterinary…

Dr. London is no longer in the DC Metro area, but is still doing telemedicine consults for District Vet. Originally from Maryland, Dr. Julie London moved to Florida after receiving her undergraduate degree from Towson University. There, she worked in state government to protect Florida’s coastal environment before switching gears to pursue veterinary medicine. Dr….

Dr. Rachael Frost, a native of Northern Virginia, grew up in Huntsville, Alabama. She attended Mississippi State University, receiving an undergraduate degree in Animal and Dairy Science with minors in Spanish and Business Administration. While at MSU, Rachael was a member of the Famous Maroon Band, Chi Omega Sorority and was on MSU’s Ultimate Frisbee…

Dr. Connie Lin joined the District Vet team in July of 2019. She is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin – Madison School of Veterinary Medicine. Prior to joining the team at District Vet, Dr. Lin completed an internship at an emergency and specialty hospital in the DMV area. Dr. Lin enjoys all aspects…