Our Veterinarians
Charles W. Hickey, Jr. DVM
Dr. Charles W. Hickey, Jr. received his B.S. from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in 1969, and his DVM from Kansas State University in 1973. In 1977, he founded Pocoshock Animal Hospital in Chesterfield County where he continues to practice. He has served as President of the Virginia Veterinary Medical Association, the Virginia Association of Professions and the Central Virginia Veterinary Medical Association. He was the recipient of the Virginia Veterinarian of the Year Award in 1995 and received the Southeastern U.S. Practitioner Award in 1997. Dr. Hickey served as the Chairman of the Virginia State Board of Health and also served on the Board of Governors to the Virginia Council for Healthy Communities til 2005. Currently Dr. Hickey serves on the Board of Directors of the American Animal Hospital Association and as Vice President of the Virginia Jack Russell Terrier Club.
Jennifer Lee, DVM
Dr. Lee has been in the Richmond area for many years. She does primarily relief work for several veterinarians, so many of you may have seen her before in your earlier dealings with other veterinary hospitals. Dr. Lee is now at SPAH on Fridays. Dr. Lee is a graduate of the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine in Blacksburg, Va. and enjoys a very great reputation as a talented and compassionate veterinarian.
James Cloman, DVM:
Dr. Cloman is a graduate of Mississippi State University. He has been with SPAH since November 1, 2005 and has been a well received asset by all of our clients. Dr.Cloman is at SPAH Mondays thru Thursdays. He is a avid golfer, and he loves photography as a hobby.
Our Staff
Sally Hickey, Hospital Administrator of both Short Pump Animal Hospital (SPAH) and Pocoshock Animal Hospital (PAH) : Sally was the key decorator of our hospitals. As you will notice when you come in, the facility has a very warm and personal touch to it. Sally is extremely sensitive to our patients' needs and will do whatever it takes to see to it that they receive the very best attention we can give.
Sally has many pets of her own. She has a monkey named Baxter; a Doberman Pinscher named Braque, a Love Bird named April. As well as ten Jack Russell Terriers of her own that she shows all over the United States.
It is Sally's responsibility to keep things running smoothly at SPAH and PAH, so if you have concerns about our facilities, call Sally and she will be glad to address whatever concerns you may have.
Lillian Leno, Practice Manager: Lillian is our practice manager and also serves as a receptionist. Lillian has over 19 years experience in the animal care industry. Currently she also serves as the President of the Virginia Jack Russell Terrier Club and has over 15 of her own Jack Russells that she shows all over the United States with her husband Barry.
Anne Richards, Animal Care Coordinator / Receptionist: Anne is our Animal care coordinator/ receptionist and usually your first contact with our facility either by phone or in the mornings when you bring your pet in for services. She is responsible for greeting Clients for drop offs for treatment or grooming. She insures that all the animals have fresh water/ fleece bed and are walked, for just some of her duties at SPAH.
Selma Cantor, Receptionist: Selma is enthusiastic about working at SPAH! She tells us everyday she loves working with us. She has four cats and two dogs of her own. People & Animals are her hobbies.
Allison Gravatt, LVT: Allison is a graduate of Blue Ridge Community College in Weyer's Cave, Virginia. She is a Licensed Veterinary Technician and joined the SPAH staff in April, 2007 after being at Pocoshock Animal Hospital for 2 years. Allison is very energetic and enthusiastic about her chosen profession, and you will enjoy getting to know her. Her spare time is spent with her two boys, as well as singing and playing her guitar.
Tracy Jolliffe, LVT: Tracey is a Licensed Veterinary Technician who joined SPAH in November of 2007. She is a graduate of Blue Ridge Community Collage in Weyer's Cave, Virginia. She is very enthusiastic about her profession and is dedicated to the patients who come here. Tracy and her husband live with four cats
Stacey Critelli, Veterinary Assistant: Stacey joined us in July of 2006. She and her fiancee Ken, have six cats. Her job at SPAH is to assist the Doctors and Technicians with the patients as well as keeping up with the cleaning and stocking of the hospital.
Lindsay Walker Veterinary Assistant: Lindsay has two cats and a Blue Merle Sheltie named "Gunner" Her and John, her fiancee, moved here from Ohio. She joined our team in August of 2007. Her Job duties is to assist the Doctors and Technicans with patient care as well as stocking and cleaning the hospital.
