Dr. Joanne V. Baldwin is a 1973 graduate of Kansas State University. She has been practicing small and exotic animal medicine in Richmond, VA since 1974. Her goal is to educate animal owners to the needs of their pets to optimize the life of the pet and to make the most of the human/animal bond. Her focus is on a combination of conventional and holistic medicine to provide an opportunity for the animal's immune system to assist medical therapy. The ability to decide when to intervene and when to allow nature to do the healing is an integral part of the art of veterinary medicine. Doc raises and shows Havana Silk Dogs. She shares her Goochland home with 8 Havana Silk Dogs, Posy, Pearlie, Pala, Ginny, Penny, Max, Nina and Lark, along with 3 cats, Willy, Waylon & Elliott. When you arrrive you may meet one or more dogs (and an occasional cat) as they often visit Cardinal! Rip, the Cornish Rex cat and Chico, the English Budgie are full time residents at Cardinal. They both sing often!
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Stephanie is our Certified Veterinary Technician. She will handle your pet with competence and compassion and when she greets your pet her love for animals just shines. Before joining the Cardinal staff Stephanie worked at animal hospitals in Chicago and Richmond. We are very lucky to have Stephanie with us and she is just as kind to people as she is to animals. Stephanie has a dog, Montana, three cats - Bimini, Isis, & Peyote. In her spare time she loves to scuba dive and studies belly dancing.
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Liza is our Veterinary Assistant. Liza brings to Cardinal a most sunny disposition and cheerful personality along with a true love and appreciation for our patients. She is married, with 3 children, 2 dogs and a cat. Liza and Stephanie make a great team as they often work together both in the exam room and in surgery.
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| Liza with the Pearlie, "the Diva". |
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Sarah is our customer service specialist. Sarah has a degree in criminal justice but she won't give you the third degree.  She is soft spoken, efficient, polite and will see that your visit at Cardinal is a pleasant one. Sarah is always willing to help so if you have questions or concerns, don't hesitate to ask!
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Lisa is our part-time receptionist. Personable, cheerful and efficient, Lisa is always willing to assist you. Embracing the Cardinal philosophy of pets as family, Lisa greets our patients as if they were family members. Lisa attends college at VCU working on an advanced degree in teaching.
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| Lisa with Rip, the 'house' kitty. |
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Richi was our 'behind the scenes' brains and skill behind our modern computer operation. If it plugs in and uses artificial intelligence then Richi could make it sing and dance! He was our own on site 24/7 tech support! Sadly we lost Richi on 3/30/2009 after a long illness. He will be sorely missed.
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