Meadow Branch Animal Hospital was founded in 2018 by local veterinarians incredibly passionate in providing quality and advanced care for canine and feline patients. We look forward to meeting you and your loved ones!
Our Team
Dr. Marcelo MeliviluDr. Melivilu is a native of Chile and a 1993 graduate of Universidad Austral de Chile, Valdivia. He served one year as an intern at the veterinary teaching hospital and the topic of his thesis was ultrasonography. After graduation, Dr. Melivilu practiced veterinary medicine and surgery at one of the top veterinary hospitals in Chile for four years. He and his family moved to Winchester, Virginia in 1997 and in 2000 he became a proud U.S. citizen.
After successfully completing the Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates (ECFVG) program, he began working as small animal practitioner at a local veterinary hospital in 2002. He was promoted to Medical Director in 2008, where he remained until his departure in 2017. Dr. Melivilu completed his Master’s in Biomedical Sciences with the University of Missouri in 2017. In 2018 he decided to create Meadow Branch Animal Hospital with the purpose of offering the most complete veterinary care for a general veterinary practice in the Winchester area. Dr. Melivilu has experience and special interest in soft tissue surgery (abdominal procedures), knee surgery (TPLO and extra capsular technique), dental and oral surgery, endoscopy, abdominal ultrasonography and recently laparoscopic procedures. Dr. Melivilu live in Winchester, have two sons, Felipe and Esteban, one dogs "Felicia", and two cats "Lenny and Wilson". He is fluent in Spanish and is an active member of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) at Winchester Medical Center. |
R. Marcelo Melivilu, DVM,MS
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Dr. Lesley H. SwisherDr. Swisher is a Winchester native, and grew up in nearby West Virginia. She attended Shepherd University for undergraduate studies and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. For veterinary school, she attended Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine and graduated in 2016. She worked with Dr. Melivilu as a veterinary student during an externship. Since graduation, she has worked in both primary care and emergency and critical care in the Winchester area. This has allowed her to experience an extensive variety of medical and surgical cases.
In the realm of veterinary medicine, Dr. Swisher’s interests include ultrasonography, endocrine diseases, infectious disease, emergency medicine, and soft tissue surgery. She strongly believes in well-rounded, high quality primary care for veterinary patients. She is excited to be working with Dr. Melivilu again, and for the launch of Meadow Branch Animal Hospital, where they share the same standard of care and love of the profession. Dr. Swisher thoroughly enjoys traveling to the coast, good food, reading, family and friends. |
Lesley Swisher, DVM
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Brittany Perkins
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Animals have always been a part of who I am; from the childhood dreams of being a K-9 officer, wanting to work with bomb dogs in the Marine Corp, to getting my license as a Vet Tech. Animals are ingrained in me. I also discovered a long time ago that I love working with people, understanding how they think and their role in a team. I feel most fulfilled in the success of others, and find value in the process of helping them achieve their dreams and goals.
Outside of work, my passions are very dynamic. I enjoy a variety of physical activities outdoors from hiking to fishing, but also enjoy many indoor activities including watching movies, reading and doing puzzles. However, I’m from upstate New York so the sunshine and warmth in Virginia limits my time indoors! I’m proud to be part of the Meadow Branch team and to serve the community in the Winchester area! |
Brittany Perkins, Practice Manager
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Emily CorriganEmily will be the cheerful voice on the phone and the smiling face behind the front desk at Meadow Branch Animal Hospital (MBAH). She brings with her over 20 years of customer service experience, with nearly 14 of those years being in veterinary medicine.
Emily’s primary goal at MBAH is to create and maintain long-lasting, caring relationships with our clients and their pets. She has knowledge of our products and procedures and can answer most any question you might have. She has a special interest in pet nutrition, and is our champion for healthy weight management! Emily lives in Winchester with her husband, 2 human children, and 2 canine children. They enjoy art, history, road tripping, and RV camping. |
Emily Corrigan, Client Relations Specialist
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Tiffany Herndon, LVT
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Tiffany was born and raised in Winchester. She comes to us with 15 years experience in the veterinary field, the last 5 of which she has been licensed. She is a graduate from Northern Virginia Community College Licensed Veterinary Technician Program. Her interests include anesthesia, pain management, and emergency medicine. She is certified in basic and advanced life support by RECOVER. . Tiffany lives in Winchester with her two Great Danes and a cat.
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Tiffany Herndon, Licensed Veterinary Technician
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McKenna Hubsch, LVTMcKenna has lived in the northern Virginia area all her life. She inherited her love of animals from her parents who rescued and fostered dogs throughout her childhood. She started working in the veterinary field about 16 years ago and earned her technician license in 2013. She takes a special interest in emergency medicine and patient care. She currently lives in Luray with her family and their two dogs and two cats.
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McKenna Hubsch, Licensed Veterinary Technician
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Delaney Tysinger, LVTDelaney comes to us with 3 years of veterinary experience and graduated from the Licensed Veterinary Technician program of Blue Ridge Community College in 2020. Her interests include anesthesia, intensive care and cytology. In her spare time, she enjoys kayaking, gardening, cooking and concerts. She lives in Broadway with her husband, dog and two cats.
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Delaney Tysinger, Licensed Veterinary Technician
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Esteban G. MeliviluEsteban is Chilean born and Winchester raised. He has been exposed to the veterinary field since an early age, as both of his parents are local veterinarians. He has been a veterinary assistant since 2012. He graduated from Virginia Tech with a degree in Animal and Poultry Science with an emphasis in companion animals in 2018. During his sophomore year, he traveled to Chile to rotate through several veterinary practices and to the Universidad Austral de Chile as a student extern. Esteban plans to apply for veterinary school in the upcoming year. In his free time, Esteban enjoys spending time with friends and family, riding his motorcycle, and outdoor activities.
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Esteban G. Melivilu, Veterinary Assistant
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Brandi ShacklefordBrandi comes to us as a Veterinary Assistant with 13 years of experience. During that time, she has worked with a variety of patients including small animals, exotics, and farm animals. She takes a special interest in animal dentistry and is an advocate for patient care. Brandi has 2 dogs, a rabbit, and a ball python. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, fishing, kayaking, and watching hockey.
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Brandi Shackleford, Veterinary Assistant
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Chantelle Herring
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Chantelle Herring comes to us as a veterinary assistant with approximately four years of experience. She is currently in school to become a Licensed Veterinary Technician. Her interests are emergency medicine and CPR training. She has an 11 month old rescued chihuahua named Olive. She enjoys being outdoors and traveling.
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Chantelle Herring, Veterinary Assistant
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Kristen Hayes
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Kristen comes to us with 7 years experience as a veterinary assistant. She has lived in West Virginia her entire life. Her special interests include emergency medicine and patient care. She enjoys the outdoors most and currently lives in the eastern panhandle of West Virginia with her husband and 3 Labradors - Yeller, Boone and Emerson.
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Kristen Hayes, Veterinary Assistant
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Skylar Sheppard
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Skylar comes to us from Inwood, WV. She graduated high school and went straight into working with animals, as a Veterinarian Assistant. Skylar has 4 years’ experience and is currently in school to become a Veterinarian Technician.
She loves all animals. Her welcome mat even says, “Welcome to our Zoo”. Skylar has 3 dogs Tinsel, Coraline and Holly. She also has a snake, hedgehog ,guinea pig and a gar shark. In her spare time loves hanging out with family, hiking, kayaking, and riding around with the top off her jeep with, her 3 dogs. |
Skylar Sheppard, Veterinary Assistant
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Emily Rickman
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Emily was born and raised in Frederick County and currently resides in Stephens City with her fiancé Nicholas, 4 children and 6 cats. She attended LFCC and has an Associates degree in Administration of Justice. She has 8 years of receptionist experience with several of those years in the veterinary field. In her free time, Emily enjoys visiting friends and family, traveling out of state, swimming and hiking.
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Emily Rickman, Veterinary Receptionist
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