Our Team

Kimberly A. Gaines, DVM

Kimberly A. Gaines, DVM

Dr. Kim Gaines graduated in 1995 from U of D, and 1999 from Virginia Tech with a DVM degree. She has been married for 15 years and has two children. Dr. Gaines joined our practice in July 2000, became a partner in 2004, and a full owner in 2016. She spends her free time with her family, participating in soccer, softball, piano, choir, 4-H, etc. They also love to spend long weekends in Chincoteague when they can getaway. Developing long-lasting relationships with clients & patients is one of the most enjoyable things about her job. Dr. Gaines has completed the study of Acupuncture at the Chi Institute in Florida. She is very excited about this naturalistic approach she has brought to patient care into the hospital. Feel free to contact the office to learn more!

Robert Henry, DVM

Robert Henry, DVM

Dr. Robert Henry earned his Bachelor's Degree in General Agriculture at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore in 2007, and his Veterinary degree at Virginia Tech in 2011. He returned to the area in February 2016 after practicing small animal medicine in Somerset, Pennsylvania for four and a half years. Dr. Henry has 2 dogs - a Corgi named Goliath, and a Golden Retriever named Aureus, and a cat named Rascal. He enjoys spending his free time with his family, hiking with his dogs, reading, and watching movies. His professional interests include dermatology, internal medicine, pain management, and ultrasound.

Robyn Lefort, DVM

Robyn Lefort, DVM

Dr. Robyn Lefort joined Forrest Avenue Animal Hospital in February 2008. Originally from Delaware, Dr. Lefort graduated from Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine in May 2005, practiced at a large animal ambulatory service in Brooklyn, Connecticut for two and a half years, then moved back home to join Forrest Avenue. She originally served as a mixed animal practitioner but then life happened! She met and married her husband, Aaron, had 2 beautiful boys, Austyn and Wyatt, and realized it was time to narrow her focus and her time on small animals. She misses the large animal world but truly loves seeing everyone's puppy dogs and kitty cats. Her own animal "kids" include 2 cats, Stella and Ayrshire (previously dairy farm kittens), and 1 Sheltie, Miller, who was rescued as a puppy by the staff of Forrest Avenue after being hit by a car. She loves being a part of the Forrest Avenue family and is continually grateful for her hard-working, compassionate staff. She looks forward to meeting you and your pet and extending a heartfelt welcome to our hospital!

Adrienne Pierce, DVM

Adrienne Pierce, DVM

Dr. Adrienne Pierce received her bachelor’s degree in pre-veterinary medicine and animal biosciences from the University of Delaware. She then went to Ross University in St. Kitts for her DVM and spent her clinical year at Iowa State University before returning home to Delaware. She has two coconut retrievers (island mutts), Milo and Riley, that she adopted in St. Kitts and several cats that found their way to her doorstep. In her free time, she enjoys being outside with her dogs, reading, and spending time with her family and friends. Her professional interests include ultrasound, dermatology, ophthalmology, and surgery.

Christi Kiessling

Christi Kiessling

Office Manager

Alison Vanderslice

Alison Vanderslice

Licensed Technician

James English

James English

Technician

Christine Rochow

Christine Rochow

Groomer

Kayla Warnick

Kayla Warnick

Technician

Sarah Fegley

Sarah Fegley

Technician

Emily Booth

Emily Booth

Technician

Alaina Basquill

Alaina Basquill

Receptionist

Kait Cousens

Kait Cousens

Technician

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