Jodi Gershman
DVM
Dr. Gershman received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida in 2004 and went on to earn her DVM degree from Kansas State University in 2008. After graduating, she joined our team here at Dumfries Animal Hospital. Dr. Gershman became the medical director in January 2014 and then became the owner of the practice in July 2017. She enjoys living in Fairfax Station with her husband Scott, her son Quinn, and her Miniature Schnauzers Isabelle Milkshake and Fry Bender. Her hobbies include baking, traveling, and binge-watching reality TV shows. Her areas of interest are endocrinology and surgery.
Persis Chittenden
DVM
Dr. Chittenden grew up in Clifton, Virginia. She attended NOVA and received an AAS in Veterinary Medicine, and became a Licensed Veterinary Technician in 1985.
She worked as an assistant, then an LVT from 1984 to 1988. Dr. Chittenden then went back to college and proceeded to attain her BS from the University of West Florida in 1990.
She earned her DVM degree from the University of Missouri in 1994. After graduation in 1994, Dr. Chittenden joined the team at Dumfries Animal Hospital. Her areas of interest are internal medicine and wellness.
Caroline R. Johnston
DVM
Dr. Johnston grew up in Pittsburgh, PA and is an avid Steelers fan. After receiving a BS in Animal Bioscience from Penn State University in 1982, she received her DVM degree from Purdue University in 1986. Areas of interest for Dr. Johnston (aka Dr. J) are internal medicine, surgery, and most importantly, forming relationships with clients and their pets. Dr. J is married to her husband Rob, and has four amazing daughters Claire, Emily, Maggie, and Sarah, and three fur babies/grandbabies Penny, Phoebe, and Alfie. When not at the clinic, she enjoys traveling (especially to the beach), hiking, and reading.
Daria Olinger
DVM
Dr. Olinger grew up in Roanoke, VA. She received a BS in Biochemistry before earning her DVM degree from Virginia Tech in 2016. She has been with Dumfries Animal Hospital since graduation and became Medical Director in 2023. Her interests include surgery, internal medicine, and mentorship. She currently lives in Manassas with her dog, Clara, and her mischievous cat, Klaus. Outside of the clinic she enjoys outdoor activities, baking, and playing violin.
Courtney Breen
DVM
Dr. Courtney Breen grew up in Texas. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from Stephen F. Austin State University, and went on to obtain her DVM degree from Louisiana State University in 2007. Dr. Breen’s areas of interest include wellness and dermatology.
Dr. Breen has been a proud USMC spouse since 1999 and is enjoying living in northern Virginia surrounded by so many wonderful military families. She lives with her husband, two kids who are her greatest accomplishments and two German Short hair Pointers who keep her on her toes.
Maggie Chaing-Dolias
DVM
Dr. Chaing-Dolias grew up in Alexandria, VA. After receiving her bachelor’s degree from the University of Virginia in 2013, she took a few years off to work as a veterinary assistant. She then received her DVM degree from Ohio State University in May of 2020. Her areas of interest are surgery and dentistry. She currently lives in Fairfax, VA with her husband, Alex. Together, they have a chihuahua mix named Marshall and a cat named James. Outside of the clinic she loves traveling, exploring the outdoors and binge-watching shows on Netflix.
