Market Street Animal Clinic provides the latest in veterinary care in a comfortable environment that feels like home. We strive to deliver the best veterinary care for animals at every stage of life.
History
Our clinic is a familiar landmark in Leesburg Virginia, having first opened its doors more than 30 years ago. Dr. Katie Kuchinsky took over the practice in 2009. Today we continue the tradition of combining quality veterinary hospital services with traditional values about pets, and the important role they play in our lives.
Our Philosophy
We believe that every course of treatment may not be right for every pet and every family. That’s why we try to offer options that make sense for the comfort and well-being of your pet and you.
We also believe that continuity of care is important to pet and pet-parents. Being a one-veterinarian practice, our staff can build a relationship with you and your pet over time. We know your pet’s medical and personal history as well as their personality. We want you to feel at ease each time you visit, knowing your pet will receive loving care and attention, and the best treatment possible.
Dr. Katie Kuchinsky
Dr. Katie Kuchinsky was voted one of the best vets in Loudoun County by Leesburg Today.
Originally from Carlisle, PA, Dr. Katie Kuchinsky grew up in Baltimore, Maryland. She completed her undergraduate studies in Biology at the University of Richmond, and received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Ross University. She completed an additional year of training at the University of Minnesota, taking part in a rotating small animal internship in internal medicine, surgery and emergency medicine.
Attracted to the hometown feel of the Clinic and its surroundings, Dr. Katie moved from Minnesota to Leesburg to take over MSAC in 2009. She carries on the MSAC tradition of combining modern veterinary medicine with traditional loving care for our four -legged family members. Her veterinary interests include preventative medicine, geriatric medicine and dentistry.
Dr. Katie’s goal is to enhance the quality of life for all families in the Leesburg area by working diligently to improve the health, safety and care for all animals in Loudoun County. She is a member of the Loudoun County Veterinary Medical Association, the Virginia Veterinary Medical Association, and the American Veterinary Medical Association. She works with the Humane Society and Loudoun County Animal Shelter, and offers no charge initial exams for newly-adopted animals. She also works with the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office, Save the Tails Rescue in Purcellville, the Blue Ridge Greyhound Association, the Colonial Newfoundland Club and the Cavalier Rescue, and has talked with children at the local 4H. MSAC also sponsors local swim team the Evergreen Meadows Makos, and the Nova Roller Derby.
Dr. Katie lives in Leesburg with her husband, Ryan, their two black labs and a tuxedo kitty.
TECHNICIANS
Jenny McIntyre
Originally from England, Jenny joined MSAC in 1987 with the original owner, Dr. Goodson. She has helped steer the practice through two changes of ownership during the last 22 years. Jenny has taught puppy classes and showed in dog obedience competitions, and our clients value her expertise in dog behavior.
Jenny keeps busy juggling the schedules of her two children, Gillian and Daniel, her husband, Pete, and their two dogs and cat.
ASSISTANTS
Kerry Iliff
Kerry graduated from the University of Connecticut with a degree in Natural Resource Management. She worked her way through high school and college at several veterinary clinics, but her college degree moved her into a two decade career in environmental science and wildlife biology. Kerry joined MSAC as a veterinary assistant in 2009 and enjoys working with our clients and patients.
Kerry lives in western Loudoun, where she loves to hike, fish, and spend time with her husband, two children, three cats and two dogs.
Anastasia Locraft
Anastasia was born in the Ukraine but grew up in Herndon, VA and now resides in Leesburg. She is currently a student at George Mason University. Her ultimate goal is become a wildlife veterinarian. She has worked at MSAC since 2009 and is still amazed at how much she continues to learn every day.
Anastasia has had a love for animals since the day she brought a baby bunny home when she was seven. Since that time, she has owned dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, hamsters, lizards, fish and birds.
RECEPTIONISTS
Melanie Gentile
Melanie has been an animal lover from her earliest days, sneaking her first cat home when she was eight. Raised in Pennsylvania, she eventually settled in the Loudoun County area in 1987. After 27 years in a corporate and chemistry environment, she decided it was time to indulge her passion for animals, and so she joined MSAC in 2009. Along with a strong administrative background, Melanie brings to the Clinic a genuine love for people and their pets.
Melanie enjoys a wide variety of hobbies and interests, as well as just hanging out with her husband Sal, and cats Belle and Ripley, at their mountainside home near Hillsboro.
Marie Style
Marie grew up in Frederick County, Virginia and returned to the area after studying Psychology and Biology at the Pennsylvania State University. She has always loved animals and has kept everything from horses to snakes. Marie completed veterinary internships in small animal and equine medicine in high school and recently completed a program in dog obedience training and instruction. She joined MSAC in 2011 to expand her animal-related knowledge, and intends to further pursue animal behavior at the graduate school level.
In her free time, Marie enjoys hiking, running, canoeing, rock climbing and horseback riding with her husband, Steve. They live in Frederick County, VA with their three dogs and two horses.
Debbie Lee Taylor
Debbie was born and raised in Leesburg and has never strayed far from her home town, moving first to Reston and now living Ashburn. Debbie has worked at Market Street since November, 2005, mainly at our front desk. Debbie has loved animals her entire life and she and her husband Bill have fostered several rescue dogs, and personally adopted two of them. They have Bobby (a coonhound mix), Ernie (a cat that thinks he’s a dog) and two fish.
KENNEL ASSISTANTS
Maureen Spain
CLINIC CATS
Jerry Kuchinsky
Jerry was adopted as a kitten by Dr. Silbiger in 2002. He originally lived at the Silbiger home but eventually moved to the clinic after the birth of their twins. When the practice changed hands in 2009, Jerry was adopted by Dr. Katie. Usually found lying on the front desk in the sunshine, Jerry’s favorite pastimes are sleeping, napping, and dreaming. Occasionally he will also accidentally operate the credit card machine.
Creed Kuchinsky
Jerry has opened his home to our newest addition, Creed, who can sometimes be found on the front desk.
Creed was adopted by Dr. Katie this past summer when an elderly woman was unable to care for the cat’s newly diagnosed diabetes mellitus. Creed has diabetic neuropathy and is unable to jump, but is making strides in her recovery as her diabetes is controlled. She has become a part of Market Street, but is up for adoption to a loving home where she can continue to recover (and hopefully jump again)!
