Meet Our Team
Dedicated professionals committed to caring for you and your pets.
Jason Hiser
Veterinarian / Owner
Dr. Jason Hiser was born and raised in the mountains of Western Maryland, where he also
earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Frostburg State University in 2001. He earned
his DVM from the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine in 2006.
Dr. Hiser spent the first 12 years of his professional career caring for pets in Richmond as
an Associate Veterinarian at Broad Street Veterinary Hospital before opening Hiser Mobile
Veterinary Service in 2019. After spending two years making home visits to see his patients,
he opened Scott’s Addition Animal Hospital in March of 2021.
Dr. Hiser enjoys building long-term relationships with his patients as well as their owners.
His professional interests include preventative medicine, surgery, dermatology, and pain
management.
He and his wife have two sons, a very patient Golden Retriever named Linus, an aquarium full
of fish, and two horses. In his free time Dr. Hiser enjoys spending time with his family,
cooking, gardening, and exploring the outdoors.
Jane Hiser
Veterinarian
Dr. Jane Hiser is a Richmond native and received her undergraduate degree in biology from
the University of Virginia. She graduated from the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of
Veterinary Medicine in 2005 and has been serving companion animals in the west end of
Richmond since her graduation.
Dr. Hiser is also a canine certified rehab practitioner and received her certification from
the University of Tennessee in 2009. Her other veterinary interests include internal
medicine, dermatology, and wellness care.
When Dr. Hiser is not working at the clinic, she enjoys spending time with her family which
includes her two sons and her dog Linus. You can also find her at the barn riding her horse
whenever possible, or spending time at the Outer Banks.
Karen Baxter
Practice Manager / LVT
Karen has been working in the veterinary profession for over 25 years. She graduated from
Central Carolina Community College in Veterinary Technology in 1997.
Over the years, she has worked in numerous veterinary hospitals including emergency medicine
and general practice. When she is not busy at work, she enjoys spending time with her dog
Norman and painting.
Lindsay Howland
LVT
Lindsay grew up in Powhatan and has been in the pet care field since 2005. She has been
working as a Licensed Veterinary Technician since 2013 when she graduated from Blue Ridge
with an AAS degree in Veterinary Technology.
When she’s not working, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, riding four
wheelers, traveling, and hiking with her dog Cash.
Ashley Tozar
LVT
Ashley was born and raised in Virginia Beach. She received her bachelor’s degree in
Anthropology from Radford University, her associates degree and license in Veterinary
Technology from Blue Ridge Community College, and her Master’s degree in public health from
the University of Missouri.
Ashley has worked in day clinics, emergency and specialty practices, and even at a
chimpanzee sanctuary. In her free time Ashley enjoys trail running, yoga, hiking, and
spending time with her husband and their many rescue animals.
Lisa Fens
LVT
Lisa grew up in Chesterfield County. She’s been working in veterinary medicine since 2001.
She has worked as a licensed veterinary technician since 2014 when she obtained an AAS
degree in veterinary technology from Blue Ridge College.
When not working she enjoys swimming, nature, and spending time with family, friends, and
her animals.
John Ferguson
Veterinary Assistant
John Ferguson, married, father of two. He has been in this field since 1987. Animal lover.
Nickname is Ferg – feel free to call him that.
Katelyn Roberts
Veterinary Assistant
Katelyn has worked as an assistant in the veterinary field since 2012. She has her associate
of science degree from J. Sargeant Reynolds and is currently in school to become a veterinary
technician.
Outside of work, Katelyn enjoys reading, drawing, and spending time camping and kayaking
with friends, family, and the family dog, Pickles.
Brittany Street
Veterinary Assistant
Brittany has worked as a Veterinary Assistant for several years. She knew at a very young
age she wanted to work with animals and was even on a cattle working team with her 4-H
club.
When not at work Brittany enjoys spending time with family, friends, and her beagle mix,
Layla. She also enjoys camping and riding ATVs in the mountains.
Lara Bentley
Veterinary Assistant
Lara has been in the animal field for almost 9 years and as a vet assistant for 6.
In her free time Lara enjoys playing softball, reading, watching football (Go Dawgs!),
or just hanging out with her pup, cats, and ferret.
Meghan Classen
Customer Service Representative
Meghan is new to the veterinary field after a decade in food service, but has loved animals
all her life, growing up around dogs, cats, and horses.
Jen Brumbach
Customer Service Representative
Jen has been in customer service in the veterinary field for about 15 years. In her spare
time she enjoys reading and hanging out with her family that includes her husband Nate,
three kids, three cats, and two dogs.
Christin Vaughan
Customer Service Representative
Christin was born and raised in Richmond and is fairly new to the Veterinary field.
She is currently attending Virginia Commonwealth University studying Pediatric Dentistry,
and when she is not at work or school, she likes to spend her free time reading,
singing a lot of karaoke, and spending time with friends, family, and her three dogs and cat.