Palisades Veterinary Clinic 

 

Front Desk Staff

 

Silvia Orellana - Receptionist
Silvia joined our staff in 2010 and has been

a bright spot in everyone's day ever since.

She has many years of experience as a

veterinary receptionist and is an excellent

source of knowledge to clients. She resides

in Maryland, and takes excellent care of her

parents' dog, Kane, an adorable spotted mix

breed.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Victoria Gough - Receptionist

Victoria has been working in the veterinary

industry since 1999 (12yrs)  in many different

areas from working with exotics pets like

spiders, fish, snakes, and birds to holistic

veterinary medicine. She has experience with

nutrition, acupuncture, and holistic medicine.

In her free time, she enjoys taking care of

her family which includes two children (her

daughter Jaymie and son Joziyah) and

fiancé Greg. She also enjoys watching football,

basketball and listening to music and movies.  She has a passion for animals that just won’t quit!

 

Veterinary Technicians

Ry Huegel

Ry has been a veterinary technician for about 5 years,

but has worked in the veterinary field from childhood,

since his father is a veterinarian! Ry is our resident

"cat whisperer" and loves the Pittsburgh Steelers. 

 

 

 

Brenda Maheux

Our fantastic technician Brenda has many years of experience.

She grew up in Connecticut, graduated from Harcum College

in Bryn Mawr, PA, in 1993 with an Associates in Science. She

has lived and worked in New York, Montana, New Mexico, and

California. Her experience includes working with large animals,

small animals, and zoo exotics. She is married with two children.

She has a Chihuahua and a Bengal cat. Her hobbies include

reading, bowling, and scrapbooking, as well as a love of the

outdoors for hiking and camping.

 

 

Kristie B.

Kristie has worked at Palisades Vet Clinic since March of 2010.

She is one of the few people left on the developed earth without

a Facebook page. She is the proud owner of an adorable mutt

named Denver. She especially enjoys veterinary dentistry and has

completed extensive training in this aspect of her job.


Erick Gaitan

A native of El Salvador, Erick has lived in the US for over 15 years now.

Always cheerful and laughing (often at his own jokes!), Erick is a

wonderful comedy relief for us all. Originally a highly skilled human

medical nurse in his native El Salvador, Erick brings much experience

and compassion to veterinary medicine also.


Veterinary Assistants


Mutsumi Shike

Blake Thordarson

Carrie Hanover

 

Richard Cohen, Clinic Manager

Richard has been with us since 2010. Originally

from Long Island, NY, Richard moved to Washington,

DC in 1997 to attend American University. After graduation,

Richard worked at a large veterinary hospital and performed

several roles there, learning the ropes. In 2005 he took a

management position with the Boy Scouts of America, in their Bethesda office. 

Richard manages our sister hospital, Union Veterinary Clinic, and helps

manage here several days a week. Richard lives with his wife Nicki, a veterinarian,

daughter Alexis, and their two cats Milo and BB in Bethesda.