Dr. Hillary Segl graduated from Bucknell University in 1983, then got her DVM degree from Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine in 1988. She has been a full-time small animal vet since graduation, and owner of Alpha Animal Hospital for the last 4 years. Before that, she was a relief vet in various practices in the metro area for 8 years. Her special interests include exotic animal medicine (especially reptiles), surgery and endoscopy. She is a member of the DC Academy of Veterinary Medicine, the Association of Reptile and Amphibian Vets, and the Association of Avian Vets. In the past, she could be found volunteering at the Reptile Discovery Center of the National Zoo. Her other hobbies include quilting, reading (mysteries and scifi), skiing and cooking. Dr. Segl is married to Mike, a professional graphic artist: they have several pets at home, many of whom are rescued animals. The menagerie includes 3 spoiled cats, 5 snakes, and 5 lizards.
Alpha Animal Hospital (703) 272-7810
Staff
Sam is a criminal justice major at GMU. She is the quarter horse showmanship champion for VA, and amateur all around champion for VA. Shown with Lexy, her show horse.
Rachel is an ocean & estuarine science major at George Mason University. Her hobbies include video games and parkour. At home she has 2 cockatiels, 2 dogs, and a cat named Michi.
Julie joined the staff in June 2009. She used to manage a kennel in Virginia, and is going back to school to get her LVT degree. At home she has 4 dogs, 2 boys, 2 ball pythons, 2 crested geckos, a bearded dragon, a hamster and 2 goldfish.
