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.
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.
Laura Geschke
DVM
Dr. Laura Geschke grew up in a military family, but spent about 10 years in the NOVA area. She received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of West Florida in 2014 and went on to earn her DVM degree from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2019. She currently lives in Manassas, Va where she enjoys embroidery, reading and spoiling her adorable cat named Mischief (who lives up to his name!).
Diane Huxtable
DVM
Dr. Huxtable attended the University of Wisconsin – Madison for school. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Zoology, Conservation Biology, and Environmental Studies in 2011, and her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2015. She has experience in both general practice and emergency medicine and has practiced across the United States, but is excited to now live in Northern Virginia with her husband, two children, and two cats (Hotdog and Gouda). In her free time she loves hiking, camping, reading, and baking.
