The friendly, professional staff at VCA Commonwealth Animal Hospital is made up of dedicated individuals who have made it their mission to help pets live long, healthy lives. To be true to the mission, the hospital team relies on several individuals, each equally important in helping us deliver the best patient and client experience for both you and your pet. And if things get complicated, we are fortunate to have access to the nation's largest network of VCA veterinarians and board-certified specialists.
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Team Spotlight
A native of Northern Virginia, Dr. Cook received his undergraduate education at Georgetown University before attending Kansas State University's school of Veterinary Medicine. After graduating in 2009, Dr. Cook practiced extensively in the region before starting at VCA Commonwealth as medical director. His professional interests include soft tissue surgery, dermatology and ophthalmology. In his spare time, Dr. Cook enjoys cooking, playing music and drawing. He lives currently in Arlington with his wife, Melissa, and their three children.
Candice was born and raised in Fairfax, VA where she started working at a young age in her family owned business doing many various jobs. After graduating from high school she attended George Mason University, but was still unsure of her career path. Finally, she realized she wanted to work with animals. She applied and was accepted into the veterinary technology program.
Candice had many pets while growing up, and she remembers being a client of Commonwealth as a child. In 2000, she decided to start her veterinary career with an internship at Commonwealth. She graduated from NOVA with an associate's degree in ap...
