At Northern Virginia Veterinary Associates, our staff is committed to providing the best veterinary care available for your pet. Our expert staff of veterinarians is skilled, compassionate, and caring. Our entire health care team is committed to providing personal attention to the unique concerns of each individual pet owner.
Adam S. Ainspan
DVM
Dr. Adam Ainspan, originally from Albany, NY, graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine in 1989. He completed an internship in companion animal medicine and surgery at The Pittsford Animal Hospital in Rochester, NY.
Jay H. Margolis
DVM
Dr. Jay Margolis graduated from the University Of Tennessee College Of Veterinary Medicine in 1989. He completed an internship in companion animal medicine and surgery at the Veterinary Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.
Amy Sachs Yam
DVM – Medical Director
Dr. Amy Sachs Yam is originally from Syracuse, New York, but relocated to Falls Church after veterinary school. She completed her undergraduate and professional degrees at Cornell University, graduating with her DVM in 1998.
Suzanne Harrington
DVM
Dr. Suzanne Harrington grew up in Greenville, South Carolina. She received her bachelor’s degree from the College of Charleston in Charleston, SC and went on to attend the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine where she was a member of the Phi Zeta Veterinary Honor Society.
Shanelle
Hospital Manager
Shanelle has been in the field for 17 years with 6 years of experience in ophthalmology and 4 years’ experience in cardiology. She loves client and patient interactions and watching the staff learn and grow. Shanelle has a son who loves to frequent Chuck E Cheese and she is a NREMT within her local community. She loves doing outdoor activities like camping, hiking, fishing and kayaking.
Naomi
Client Services
Naomi came to Falls Church Animal Hospital in May of 2007 after 3 decades in the hospitality business. Working at this hospital has fulfilled her desire to work with animals and animal lovers. She is active locally in animal advocacy and rescue, fostering and adoption. She currently lives with her numerous beloved cats, foster cats & dogs. She is grateful to FCAH for their support over the years in her efforts.
Ana
Kennel Assistant
Ana enjoys working in the kennels and helping Falls Church Animal Hospital care for all of the fur babies. In her free time, Ans enjoys attending her church.
Craig
Kennel Manager
Craig, works as the kennel manager at Falls Church Animal Hospital. He has worked at the hospital for 6 years and has worked with animals for 12 years. Craig loves working with animals and giving them the care they need. He has a 13 year old Boston terrier named Karma. In his spare time he enjoy sports, music, cars and being outdoors.
Jessi
Veterinary Assistant
Jessi is from Richmond, VA she studied biology at James Madison University where she found her love of caring for animals. She began working for Falls Church Animal Hospital in October 2020. Prior to joining our team she volunteered and worked at other veterinary clinics and fostered dogs during college. When Jessi is not at work, she loves taking her dog, Stella for long hikes.
Adam S. Ainspan
DVM
Dr. Adam Ainspan, originally from Albany, NY, graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine in 1989. He completed an internship in companion animal medicine and surgery at The Pittsford Animal Hospital in Rochester, NY.
Jay H. Margolis
DVM
Dr. Jay Margolis graduated from the University Of Tennessee College Of Veterinary Medicine in 1989. He completed an internship in companion animal medicine and surgery at the Veterinary Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.
Amy Sachs Yam
DVM – Medical Director
Dr. Amy Sachs Yam is originally from Syracuse, New York, but relocated to Falls Church after veterinary school. She completed her undergraduate and professional degrees at Cornell University, graduating with her DVM in 1998.
Suzanne Harrington
DVM
Dr. Suzanne Harrington grew up in Greenville, South Carolina. She received her bachelor’s degree from the College of Charleston in Charleston, SC and went on to attend the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine where she was a member of the Phi Zeta Veterinary Honor Society.
Shanelle
Hospital Manager
Shanelle has been in the field for 17 years with 6 years of experience in ophthalmology and 4 years’ experience in cardiology. She loves client and patient interactions and watching the staff learn and grow. Shanelle has a son who loves to frequent Chuck E Cheese and she is a NREMT within her local community. She loves doing outdoor activities like camping, hiking, fishing and kayaking.
Naomi
Client Services
Naomi came to Falls Church Animal Hospital in May of 2007 after 3 decades in the hospitality business. Working at this hospital has fulfilled her desire to work with animals and animal lovers. She is active locally in animal advocacy and rescue, fostering and adoption. She currently lives with her numerous beloved cats, foster cats & dogs. She is grateful to FCAH for their support over the years in her efforts.
Ana
Kennel Assistant
Ana enjoys working in the kennels and helping Falls Church Animal Hospital care for all of the fur babies. In her free time, Ans enjoys attending her church.
Craig
Kennel Manager
Craig, works as the kennel manager at Falls Church Animal Hospital. He has worked at the hospital for 6 years and has worked with animals for 12 years. Craig loves working with animals and giving them the care they need. He has a 13 year old Boston terrier named Karma. In his spare time he enjoy sports, music, cars and being outdoors.
Jessi
Veterinary Assistant
Jessi is from Richmond, VA she studied biology at James Madison University where she found her love of caring for animals. She began working for Falls Church Animal Hospital in October 2020. Prior to joining our team she volunteered and worked at other veterinary clinics and fostered dogs during college. When Jessi is not at work, she loves taking her dog, Stella for long hikes.
