Staff

Meet the friendly staff at Church Road Animal Hospital !

  • Dr.
    Navdeep Sharma
    Veterinarian

    Dr. Navdeep Sharma graduated from College of Veterinary Science in Punjab, India in 1996. 

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  • Dr.
    Ritu Sharma
    Veterinarian

    Dr. Ritu Sharma earned a graduate degree in Veterinary Medicine in 1997 and then a Master’s degree in Veterinary Microbiology from College of Veterinary Science in Punjab, India in 2000. She worked as a Research Fellow for one year. In US, she has been practicing in Northern Virginia since 2007.Professionally, she has special interests in Dermatology  and Internal Medicine. She resides in Sterling, VA  with her husband Dr. Navdeep Sharma and their two sons, Samir and Aditya. In her free time, Dr. Sharma enjoys cooking , reading, playing  Pickleball ,and spending time with her family and friends. 

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  • Alexus E
    Veterinary Assistant

    .Alexus E, a high school graduate from Fryeburg Academy in 2020, excelling in AP psychology, physiology, and anatomy. Working at Church Road Animal Hospital since 2022, Alexus continues to dive deeper into veterinary care and understanding all aspects to insure your pet is taken care of. She spends plenty of time with her animals and family, nurturing her plants, studying linguistics, and painting. Animals have always had a soft spot in her heart, and she cannot wait to meet yours!

  • Katheryn C
    Veterinary Assistant

    Hi there! I am Kat, one of the vet assistants who would be welcoming your furry friend and you when you walk in to our hospital. I can assure you that I enjoy building friendships with clients and their fur babies, as well as making sure you all feel comfortable. My goal is to ensure that you know that your pet is in safe/capable hands and leave from here content and more than satisfied with our service. I am looking forward to continue expanding my knowledge in animal care/health and helping you maintain your life companion/s thriving along the way.

  • Vanessa M
    Veterinary Assistant

    Hi, My name is Vanessa, one of the Veterinary Assistants here at Church Road Animal Hospital. A little bit about myself is that I love to go on nature walks, spend some quality time with friends and family, including my family's dog -Tinkerbell.

    It is always a pleasure to meet and help our four-legged friends. Hope to see your furry babies soon.

  • Samir S
    Veterinary Assistant

    Samir is an Undergraduate student who just loves to spend his extra time/days off around the adorable pets here He graduated from High School in June 2022 and has been working with us since the start of the hospital

     ( Dec.2019). He is looking forward to meeting your precious family members.