Dr. Julie Giles graduated from North Carolina State University's College of Veterinary Medicine in 1989.  Upon graduation, Dr. Giles, a North Carolina native, moved to Washington, DC to work for the American Red Cross where she did research in molecular biology.  Her work in the lab did not provide the contact with cats and dogs that had first inspired her decision to become a veterinarian.  She first practiced as a clinician on Capitol Hill in 1990.  After ten years at Dupont Veterinary Clinic, Dr. Giles fulfilled her dream to return to practice on Capitol Hill when she opened Union Veterinary Clinic in Fall, 2002.  Dr. Giles lives with her partner, Carolyn; four cats, Bunny, Alice, Mad Max and Yo Yo; and Finnean, a flat-coated retriever.

Larissa Kats, DVM

Dr. Kats graduated veterinary school from the University of Wisconsin in 2000.  After fleeing the frozen north for the warmer climate (and better gardening) of the DC Metro area, she finished an internship at SouthPaws Referral Center and worked for 4 ½ years at Dupont Veterinary Clinic.  She joined our team in March 2006.  She currently lives in Charm City and shares her house with a squeaky cat; Cuica and her fridge-opening genius dog Elric.

Allison Gross, DVM

Dr. Gross grew up in Pittsburgh, PA.  After graduating from Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, she moved to Washington DC.  She completed an internship at Friendship Hospital for Animals.  After completing the internship she stayed on as a staff veterinarian there.  Since leaving FHA she has worked throughout the DC area as a relief veterinarian.  As of January 2007, she is now working full time here.  She lives with her dog Flea and her cat Mr. Biscuits

Danell Lewis-Brown, Veterinary Technician

Danell Lewis-Brown is one of Union Vet's veterinary nurses. With more than ten years experience in animal healthcare, Danell began her career at the D.C. Animal Shelter spay/neuter clinic, moved to a large private practice, and finally has found her niche in a smaller practice with Dr. Giles, first at Dupont Vet Clinic and now at Union.  Danell lives with her husband Melvin and two cats, Fat Mama and Teeny Man.

Jessica Blauvelt, Veterinary Technician

Jessica joined Union Veterinary Clinic in July of 2006.  She has worked in the Animal field for the past nine years. Jessica comes to Union Vet Clinic from a large emergency practice where she gained experience in emergency medicine and treating exotics.  When not working, Jessica enjoys spending time with her Jack Russell Fiona and her two cats Gooey a siamese and FloJo a brown tabby. her interests include animal behavior and training.

Riordan "Ry" Huegel, Veterinary Technician

Ry has been working at Union Veterinary Clinic for 2 1/2 years.  He assists Drs. Gross and Kats with all of UVC's surgeries. Ry is presently a part-time student at George Washington University, looking to continue in the field of animal medicine after graduation.  His interests include ice hockey and routing for Pittsburgh sports teams.

Richard Cohen, Clinic Manager

Richard comes to Union Veterinary Clinic with 5 years of managment and 4 years of veterinary experience. Originally from Long Island, NY, Richard moved to Washington, DC in 1997 to attend American University. He graduated in with a B.A in Communication in 2001.  After graduation, Richard worked at Friendship Hospital for Animals from 2001-2005 in various positions including Front Desk and Inventory Manager. In 2005 he took a managment position with the Boy Scouts of America, in their Bethesda office.  Richard lives with his girlfriend Nicki, a veterinarian and their two 6 year old cats Milo and BB in Glover Park.

Mow, Head Clinic Cat

When he is not busy with his modeling career,(you may recognize his work in local publications), he calls Union Vet Clinic home.  A familiar presence, Mow effectively manages his hectic daily schedule of sun-napping, greeting patients, and begging for food.  He is known for his unnatural ability to ply himself into the smallest of “cozy” spaces, and his general machismo.  A free-spirit to the core, Mow made his way through several homes before coming to Union.  Even so, he is admittedly “too much cat” for a small place like Union, so occasionally he will simply work the doorknobs and let himself out to wander the back.