Meet our team

Hanover Animal Hospital's multi-talented staff is kept on its toes by doctors, animals, and clients alike. If you call or visit, chances are you will first meet our receptionists, Carrie or Becky. They will schedule your pet’s exam, or surgery, and answer any preliminary questions you may have about our routine procedures.

Inquiries about joining our staff are welcome. Please drop off your resume during office hours.

  • Dr. Tyson graduated from the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine in Blacksburg, Virginia in 1989. After three years in a predominately dairy practice in upstate Pennsylvania, he married and moved to Prince George County in 1993. He and his wife Valerie, also a 1989 graduate of the VMRCVM, have two children, Justin and Claire, and a collection of dogs and cats.

    Dr. Tyson has a professional interest in endocrinology and enjoys getting to know owners and their pets. He has been with Hanover Animal Hospital since 2005!

  • Dr. Newman grew up in Richmond, VA, and graduated from the University of Virginia. Following a brief stint in the publishing industry, she returned to school to pursue her life-long dream of working with animals. She started in the field as a licensed veterinary technician in a veterinary surgery center, and while she enjoyed the challenges of anesthesia, she ultimately decided to go back to school one last time to become a veterinarian. She graduated from Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine in 2022. Dr. Newman’s professional interests include dentistry and surgery. She also has a special interest in behavior medicine, and she is Fear Free certified. Outside of work, she enjoys wildlife photography and spending time on the water with her Rottweiler mix, Boone.

Meet Our Team

  • Shannon has been a licensed veterinary technician (LVT) since graduating from Blue Ridge in 2002. She has vast experience within veterinary medicine including general practice, wildlife, exotics and aquarium medicine.  Shannon believes in a strong human-animal bond while while caring deeply for the emotional wellbeing of the patients she cares for. When not at work Shannon enjoys an active lifestyle with her son Wyatt. Shannon enjoys gardening and being on the river or at the beach. They have an array of animals including cats, horses, goats and numerous reptiles. Pictured here with Shannon is Willow, their cattle dog.

  • Kera has worked in the field of veterinary medicine since 2013. She graduated from Northern Virginia Community College in 2018 with her license to practice as an LVT in Virginia. Since graduating she has traveled the country with her husband working in large animal practices, mixed animal as well as dental specialty. She is extremely passionate about being an advocate for her patients and ensuring they, as well as their owners, receive gold standard care from start to finish. 

    When she is not working, she enjoys reading, going on adventures with her Irish Wolfhound, Ronan, spending time with her daughter or riding horses.

  • Mikayla graduated from Virginia Tech with a degree in Animal and Poultry Sciences. While at Virginia Tech she was given the opportunity to work with all kinds of animals- dogs, cats, pigs, cows, horses, sheep, and chickens! While exploring all of her options, she found her passion in companion animals. She has wanted to work in veterinary medicine since she was 5 years old, and is so excited to continue her dream at Hanover Animal Hospital! She can’t wait to meet your fur babies and help ensure they get the best care!


  • Carrie originally is from the Southside of Richmond and now lives in Hanover with her son, Alex, and three rescue cats: Mel, Elle, and Rain. Carrie has many years of experience in animal rescue and animal transport. Animals have always been her passion, and she loves her position at our hospital, getting to see clients and their pets. Carrie loves to fish, travel, and go on weekend adventures in her free time.

  • Becky comes to us with lots of experience as a medical receptionist and scheduler. Several years ago, she decided she’d instead work around animals. Becky grew up in the West End of Richmond and relocated to the Mechanicsville area in the early 90s. Her favorite part of the job is greeting clients and getting to know them and their pets. At home, she has her own pup, Arya, an Australian Shepherd. You can catch her spoiling and play with Arya in her free time.

  • Sarah found her true passion for caring for animals at the Humane Society, working in Animal Care and Adoptions. She subsequently had the opportunity to train with our medical staff as an assistant, in addition to adoption counseling. During her free time, she enjoys her fur babies, Chloe the Rottie, her cats, Tanji and Ziggy, and rabbit, Leo. Outside of that, live music and finding new restaurants are her favorite things to do.

  • Megan began her career in animal  care in 2018, as a kennel attendant for a local animal shelter, and then became an animal control officer shortly thereafter. She found her true passion for veterinary medicine when she changed careers and became an assistant in 2020. In her free time, Megan enjoys spending time with her husband, family and friends, and dogs. Megan also enjoys reading and spending time on the river.

  • Angel began her career and dedication to caring for animals as a kennel attendant at 18 years old.  Having worked in many areas of the veterinary field over the years, she brings decades of knowledge and experience to our team.
    Born in Richmond and raised in Hanover County, Angel enjoys spending time with family and friends exploring nature, gardening, beach combing, and fossil and artifact hunting.

  • Bio coming soon…

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Location

8251 Crown Colony Pkwy
Mechanicsville, VA 23116

Contact Information

P: 804-746-4936
E: contact@hahva.com

Hours

Mon-Fri: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat-Sun: Closed