Meet our Doctors and Staff
Hospital Administration and Management
Our Doctors
We are a medical service business. Our primary task is to solve our client’s pet medical problems by maintaining the highest standards in doctors and veterinary medicine. We are more than just an animal hospital. The modernized facility was built with the idea of comprehensive medical and surgical care for animal patients in mind. Boonsboro Veterinary Hospital was started in 1990 by Dr. and Mrs. Richard Garcia. The facility was completed and opened for service June 1, 1990.
Boonsboro Veterinary Hospital is a multi-faceted care facility offering quality care with both animal and owner in mind. We strive to operate our business on the sound business practice that ensures our growth and success. We offer a clean and friendly place to bring your pets, convenient hours, location, and competitive prices. Our courteous and knowledgeable staff are always ready to help you in any way they can.
Our Doctors
Hospital Administration and Management
Our Doctors
Doctor Richard Garcia is a native of Denver, Colorado. He was in the Air Force/NATO/Supreme Allied Command serving for 11 years in both Belgium and in Cheyenne Mountain, Colorado. He subsequently returned to school and graduated with his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 1986 from Colorado State School for Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Garcia and his wife, Sandra moved to Maryland after graduation and Dr. Garcia opened a mixed animal practice in Frederick, Maryland. Dr. Garcia and Sandra Garcia opened Boonsboro Veterinary Hospital in June of 1990.
Doctor Bethany Atchley
After completing her Bachelor's of Science at Montana State University Bozeman in 2003 then pursued her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine at Oregon State University. Finishing in 2008, she started working for the US Army. During her 10 years of active duty, she completed her board certification in Lab Animal Medicine, becoming a Diplomate of the American College of Lab Animal Medicine in 2017. She then worked as the facility veterinarian at the Primate Facility for NIH in Poolesville until 2021. After finishing her military obligations, Dr. Atchley started doing relief work for numerous clinics in Maryland. Her professional interests include feline medicine, surgery, pain control and dermatology.
In her spare time, she enjoys horseback riding, reading, visiting battlefields and going to wineries. She shares her home with her indoor cats Pikachu, Sansa, Grogu, Ru, Boba Fett and Jar Jar, and also maintains a healthy colony of feral cats.
Hospital Administration and Management
Hospital Administration and Management
Hospital Administration and Management
Sandra Garcia grew up in both Indiana and Virginia and it was her love of the beautiful area that brought her back to Maryland. Sandra graduated from Indiana University and did post graduate work in Zoology at American University and George Mason University. She also does veterinary technician and reception work at the hospital as needed.
Vanessa is both a technician and receptionist. She is the youngest daughter of the four daughters of the Garcia’s. Vanessa is a graduate of Shepherd College. She grew up with dad in Veterinary school and her youngest experiences were riding around in the veterinary truck every day after school. She is well versed in both large and small animal care. Vanessa is the proud owner of 2 Chihuahua, "PocaBeans” and "Coconut" and Mountain Cur, "Roux".
Receptionists
Receptionists
Hospital Administration and Management
Kristan is a native to Balitmore and now lives in Keedysville. She has been in the vet field for several years, starting as a Tech Assistant, went to being a technician and now works as our receptionist. She has 2 dogs: Apollo a Pitt mix and Lola a American Bully mix. She also has 3 cats; Brianna, Blake & Angel and helps on her family's dairy farm. Her love for animals and their well-being has brought her to the Veterinary world and looks forward to helping your furry friends.
Kim brings over 15 years' experience in the veterinary field. She grew up on farm in Baltimore County and has always had a love for animals, of all kinds. Her special interest is in geriatric medicine and shares her home with several special (geriatric) cats, one spoiled dog, two retired racehorses and one lead pony.
Technicians
Receptionists
Technicians
Holly has been in the animal industry since childhood. Starting with working on her grandparents' farm in Minnesota, to working for the local Humane Society and now working with your furry pals. Holly has traveled the word and has rooted down in Hagerstown. She has several animals: 'Sophia' Red tailed boa, 2 cats 'pogo' and 'ghost' and 3 dogs 'Zuma', 'Cyrus' and 'Lonnie'
Chad is a native of Berkley County and currently lives in Clear Spring. He has been in the Veterinary field for almost 8 years. After going to college for his bachelor's degree in Large Animal Science, he has been working at several other Verterinary offices as a technician. He is very active in his community and helps drive horses in the Tri-State wagon train. He has 1 dog: Rugger and several horses.
Dalton grew up right here in Boonsboro. As a child, he knew he wanted to work with animals. At a young age he started working on grandparent's farm and volunteering on horse farms in the area. He has transitioned to working with smaller animals; dogs and cats for the past 3 years and continues to look for new and exciting ways to grow and learn