Dr. Angela Ivey
Director of Veterinary Medicine

Dr. Ivey is a native of Kentucky. She was accepted by Auburn University School of Veterinary Medicine early decision from the University of Louisville, where she was majoring in biology. She earned her doctor of veterinary medicine from Auburn in 1985. For nearly 20 years, Dr. Ivey worked in private practice, running a successful clinic she started in Colonial Heights along with a satellite clinic she opened in Chester.

She joined the staff of the Richmond SPCA in 2004. As director of veterinary medicine she oversees all clinic operations including both services to the public and in-house treatment and rehabilitation of Richmond SPCA pets prior to their adoption. She has been instrumental in developing the services to be offered through the Clinic for Compassionate Care.

Kate Hall
Director of the Clinic for Compassionate Care, Licensed Veterinary Technician

Kate, a graduate of the University of Richmond, joined the Richmond SPCA in 2004. As the director of the clinic for compassionate care, Kate manages the medical staff responsible for shelter pet health and the public veterinary services team. Under Kate and Dr. Ivey, the Richmond SPCA's Smoky's Spay/Neuter Clinic became one of the most successful low-cost and free sterilization operations in the country and continues to be the community's sole provider of high-volume free surgeries and rabies vaccinations for feral cats. In 2009, she completed a program of study and certification to become a licensed veterinary technician.

Heather Johnson
Licensed Veterinary Technician

Heather joined the Richmond SPCA in December of 2008. Previously she worked as a Kennel Tech and graduated with honors from Blue Ridge Community College. As a licensed veterinary technician in the Clinic for Compassionate Care, Heather acts as a surgical tech and is happy to help with whatever needs doing in the clinic. She's also the proud guardian to four miniature long-haired dachsunds. 

Gina Gainer
Coordinator of Client Services

Gina joined the Richmond SPCA in 2011 working in retail. Her kind nature and ability to provide exceptional customer service led to her transition into the Clinic for Compassionate Care as coordinator of client services. Gina's dog, Jimmy, is the love of her life.