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5452 Marlboro Pike, District Heights, MD 20747, USA
Phone#: 301-420-5240 Email: Oakcrestvet@gmail.com
Open today | 09:00 am – 04:00 pm |
We are open every other Saturday
Jim Tibbs is a native Washingtonian, a product of the public and parochial schools, graduating from Archbishop Carroll in 1968. Undergraduate and professional degrees were earned in Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine in 1976 from Tuskegee Institute. Post graduation Dr. Tibbs obtained USDA Accredited Veterinarian status, and his first
Jim Tibbs is a native Washingtonian, a product of the public and parochial schools, graduating from Archbishop Carroll in 1968. Undergraduate and professional degrees were earned in Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine in 1976 from Tuskegee Institute. Post graduation Dr. Tibbs obtained USDA Accredited Veterinarian status, and his first employment was as an Assistant Professor/Extension Specialist in the Department of Animal Science, North Carolina State University. Subsequently he returned to the D.C. area, entered private practice and served as a Veterinary Medical Officer with the Food and Drug Administration. He is licensed in the District of Columbia and Maryland and Virginia
Dr.Tibbs has been active in many veterinary organizations. Nationally he has severed on committees of the American Veterinary Medical Association and held office with his Alumni Association. Locally he has served as President of the Maryland Veterinary Medical Association and the Prince George's County Veterinary Medical Association.
Jim's service to the community has included being a board member of the P.G. County Fair Board, P.G. County Animal Control Commission, Patuxent River 4-H Foundation and serving as a Maryland Racing Commission Veterinarian. Frequently he participates in Career Days at area schools.
Carolyn Tibbs, B.Sc., RVT
Carolyn graduated from Washington's McKinley Technical High School and obtained her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of the District of Columbia. She is a Registered Veterinary Technician and served as President of the Maryland Veterinary Technician Association for three years. During that time sh
Carolyn Tibbs, B.Sc., RVT
Carolyn graduated from Washington's McKinley Technical High School and obtained her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of the District of Columbia. She is a Registered Veterinary Technician and served as President of the Maryland Veterinary Technician Association for three years. During that time she was instrumental in developing the first externship program between Essex Community College, Veterinary Technology Program and Virginia Tech, VA/MD Regional College, School of Veterinary Medicine in Blacksburg, VA. . Together with her husband, they began the Oakcrest Veterinary Clinic in 1978.
Michelle
is a familiar face here at Oakcrest Veterinary Clinic. She has worked with this practice for over 15 years. Over those years she has embraced many roles in the company; now being the Office Manager. Michelle is a Largo High School graduate with veterinary training through Prince George’s Community College and Penn Foster Colleg
Michelle
is a familiar face here at Oakcrest Veterinary Clinic. She has worked with this practice for over 15 years. Over those years she has embraced many roles in the company; now being the Office Manager. Michelle is a Largo High School graduate with veterinary training through Prince George’s Community College and Penn Foster College. She is a loving wife and mother of one daughter, a Golden Doodle, 2 cats and 9 fish.
Jalen
A Bishop McNamara High School Graduate in the state of Maryland
Is a Delaware State University Alumni who attained a Bachelors degree in Agriculture with a concentration in Pre-Veterinary Science. Jalen will be attending Tuskegee University of College Veterinary Medicine in the fall of 2025 to pursue his doctoral degree.
Samuel
Attended Suitland high school and graduated from Surrattsville high school then went on to attended Bowie State university and started his career as a vet tech has been working in the veterinary field for six years.
He has one French bulldog and one cat
Outfit your dog with a collar and ID tag that includes your name, address, and telephone number Also getting your dog microchipped and registered. No matter how careful you are, there's a chance your dog may become lost—an ID tag greatly increases the chance that your pet will be returned home safely.(inquire with us for microchippi
Outfit your dog with a collar and ID tag that includes your name, address, and telephone number Also getting your dog microchipped and registered. No matter how careful you are, there's a chance your dog may become lost—an ID tag greatly increases the chance that your pet will be returned home safely.(inquire with us for microchipping]
6. Prevention is key fleas ticks and heartworms are dangerous to your pet and can cause a whole multitude of diseases it is highly recommended that you put your pet on a preventative that they take monthly to stop those nasty parasites
5.Groom your cat often to keep them coat healthy, soft, and shiny. Although it is especially important to comb long-haired cats to prevent their hair from matting, even short-haired felines need to be groomed to remove as much loose hair as possible. When cats groom themselves, they ingest a great deal of hair, which often leads to hairballs.
6.Vaccinate your kitty Rabies, feline distemper (FVRCP) Feline leukemia (FELV) are the three vaccines that you can get for your cat to protected them from diseases.
https://www.petmd.com/cat/general-health/cat-vaccinations-what-vaccines-do-cats-need
Here at Oakcrest we offer dental cleanings, tooth extractions,
Spay/neuter and growth removals
X-rays
(all procedures listed must follow rules)
.All surgical procedures require pre-surgical bloodwork
Fasting is required before bloodwork and surgery
.Must drop them at 9:30am pick-up before 4
01/15
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