Dr. Birdsall has been in practice for many years. He still enjoys helping people with their pets in their time of need. Medicine is changing fast, and he is delighted that he is able to continue learning about new techniques in order to bring the best care to his clients. His clients, who call him Dr. Gilbert, are now his friends, and he looks forward to seeing them as they come to him for help.

Dr. Gilbert has been married to his wife, Mary Helen. They have 3 married daughters, 7 grandchildren, and 1 cat, Duke.

In his spare time, Dr. Gilbert enjoys sailing, kayaking, swimming, and tinkering with antique tractors. He sings in the Ware Episcopal Church choir and is a member of the Gloucester Rotary Club where he is a Paul Harris Fellow.

Dr. George is our resident aquatics specialist. He spends one week monthly in Myrtle Beach, SC and Gatlinburg, TN, attending to the Ripley’s Aquariums. He is also the staff veterinarian at the Virginia Aquarium in Virginia Beach. It’s not unusual to spot a sea turtle, harbor seal, or other marine life coming through the doors at Gloucester Veterinary Hospital seeking Dr. George’s care.  He enjoys life on the river in Mathews, with his wife, Sharon and their 4-legged friends "Pippen" and Baggins". Dr. George has raised two children in Gloucester and Mathews where he served as a scoutmaster and coached parks and recreation softball.

Dr. Schuder began her veterinary career at Gloucester Veterinary Hospital, and has remained ever since. Pictured here with "Scallop", Dr. Schuder also has another dog, "Tanqueray". Her feline friend is "Oyster". She also has two birds named Cedar and Waxy. During time away from the clinic, Dr. Schuder enjoys gardening and water activities. She lives with her husband, Rick.

Dr. Sam has been a veterinarian at Gloucester Veterinary Hospital ever since her graduation from veterinary school in 2000. She chose to settle in Gloucester due to its small town atmosphere and to remain close to family ties in the Richmond and Newport News areas. Pictured are her dog, Fuzzy (left) and her average brown dog , Skyler (right). She also has two cats, Cabana and Mr. Nibbles. Dr. Sam enjoys spending time with her husband, Stephen, and her 3 children. Her hobbies include scrapbooking, rock collecting, running, and wine-making.

Dr. Perkins is a native of Perryville, KY. She currently resides in Gloucester County with her husband Brian, Scottish Terrier-Ollie, English Springer Spaniel-Bentley, new puppy-Ales, and their 2 cats-Anna and Falcon. She has a passion for and an involvement in Veterinary Missionary work extending as far as Mexico and Honduras as well as the USA. She is active member at Ebenezer Baptist Church. She is also a member of the Gloucester County Citizen Emergency Response Team, and serves as a board member for the local American Red Cross. Her veterinary interests include ultrasound, preventative medicine, and orthopedics. Although she has lived here for only a short time, she thoroughly enjoys working and living in beautiful Gloucester, Va.

Dr. Kelly Britt

Dr. Britt is a 2009 graduate of North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine.  While she was raised in Fayetville, NC, she now calls Gloucester home.  She currently resides in the courthouse with her feline friend and her new puppy, Betty.  She also enjoys visiting to the Virginia Beach Aquarium where she helps care for all of their inhabitants.  Welcome to the team, Dr. Britt!