Shady Grove Animal Clinic

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Shady Grove Animal Clinic was opened in September 2001 by Dr. Jim DeBell and Dr. Lori Elliott. Even though our clinic is still fairly new, our doctors bring a total of more than 40 years of veterinary experience to their practice. They also have a great working relationship with the veterinary specialists in the area. We are a full service small animal veterinary clinic with the expertise to handle your pet's health needs.

Dr. Lori Elliott is an Indiana native and graduated from Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1989. Dr. Elliott has special interests in learning new therapies/diagnostics for diseases, keeping geriatric pets comfortable and happy, and working with ways to acclimate new pets into the household. Outside of work she enjoys gardening, cooking, golfing, and spending time with friends and family (2 legged and 4 legged!).

Dr. Jim DeBell graduated from North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1988. He was born in Massachusetts and grew up in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He is married with four daughters and enjoys woodworking and working with stained glass in his spare time. While in North Carolina, Dr. DeBell worked at Duke Primate Center. His special interests include cardiology, orthopedics, and primates.

Dr. Kenny Lucas is a Richmond native and graduated from the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine in 2008. He was born in Germany and is a former sportswriter who is married with a son and a daughter. His special interests include endocrinology and neurology. He enjoys spending time with his family, golfing and following UVA athletics.