Our Veterinary Team

Dr. Melissa McKendry

Veterinarian
AVBP Board Certified Specialist

Dr. McKendry is one of a select group of veterinarians who have earned the title “Diplomate” from the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP) for both canine and feline species. Of the 127,131 veterinarians in the United States (per American Veterinary Medical Association 2023 statistics), there are fewer than 400 ABVP Diplomates in both canine and feline specialties.

Dr. McKendry began her undergraduate degree in the UK and later graduated from the University of Tennessee, College of Veterinary Medicine in 1997. Throughout her career in private practice, emergency, and referral medicine, she focused on advanced diagnostics and ultrasonography, often traveling to veterinary practices to provide these services. After practicing in the North East US and Southern California, Dr. McKendry settled in Virginia Beach, Virginia with her family.

In 2019, Dr. McKendry started a mobile service after years of providing comprehensive medical care to shelter animals and police K-9s, as well as handling the forensic aspect of cruelty cases in Virginia Beach. She enjoys providing convenient, in-home medical care and ultrasonography services to the community.

Kady Hanson

Practice Manager

Kady was born in Pennsylvania and moved to the Hampton Roads area when she was 5 years old. Her passion has always been animals and she was lucky enough growing up to have everything from horses, dogs, cats, and all kinds of small animals. She met her husband Eric when they were both seniors in high school and got married in 2012. Kady breeds and shows American Staffordshire Terriers. She also has a Ragdoll cat named Brody who thinks he’s one of the dogs. Kady has been in the veterinary medicine field since 2013 and has worked in canine rehab, hospice & end-of-life care, and general medicine. When she’s not working, Kady shows her dogs in AKC conformation shows and also has a knack for pet photography.

Liza Baines

Lead Assistant

Liza has been caring for animals for over 30 years. She is very excited to be a part of Mobile Pet Doc and very proud to be assisting Dr. McKendry. She especially enjoys keeping the animals healthy in their own home. Liza has been living in theHampton roads for 26 years and has have 4 fur babies, 2 cats, and 2 dogs. When she’s not working she enjoys being outside with her dogs and bike riding.

Shiona Attenweiler

Operations Manager

Shiona is originally from Scotland and has lived in Hampton Roads for over 15 years. Shiona met her husband, Steve, when he was based in Scotland with the US Navy and they have been married for 27 years. They have one daughter, Cassidy, who lives in Richmond with her husband Jay. Shiona has worked in the veterinary field as a Veterinary Assistant for 15 years. She started with the Monterey SPCA in California, then moved to Bahrain in the Middle East where she worked with an Australian veterinarian, Dr. Nonie Coutts, for two years and then with the VBSPCA where she held the position of Veterinary Assistant, was promoted to Lead Veterinary Assistant and then Director of Clinic Operations, a position she held for 4 years. Shiona and Steve have 5 cats, all “foster fails” from the VBSPCA, and most recently adopted a rescue Boston Terrier called Jimmy Neutron from Compassion for Canines.