Meet Our Team

Veterinarians Veterinary Staff

Dr. Chris DeWitt

Dr. Chris DeWitt graduated from Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine after first obtaining a BS in Biology. During school, he worked with the Zoo department and the Budweiser Clydesdales at Busch Gardens in Williamsburg. Dr. Chris’s father was an Army Artillery officer, and his mom graduated from Newport News High School, and they are now retired in Seaford. He enjoys any type of surgery or dental procedure, as well as working with birds, reptiles and pocket pets. In addition to keeping up with his two daughters and numerous pets, Dr. Chris keeps busy with gardening, Volkswagen repair and home restoration.

Dr. Vince Tavella

Dr. Tavella attended Delaware Valley University where he obtained a BS degree in small and large animal science. He went on to receive both his DVM and MPH from the Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech (Go Hokies!) in 2019. His special interests include population health, preventative medicine, elective soft tissue and dental surgery, and evidence-based medicine. Dr. Tavella is also passionate about international veterinary medicine and agriculture and participates in veterinary missions' trips to help developing nations.

Dr. Tavella and his wife are always on the go with their two sons, Elias and Miles, and two rescue dogs, Mammo and Khal. In their free time they enjoy spending time with family, friends and their church community, traveling, spending time outdoors, and occasionally taking a day off.