nearest hospital - BluePearl Pet Hospital, Rockville
Our Veterinarians
Eugene Ervin
DVM
Emergency Medicine
Dr. Eugene Ervin has worked as a veterinarian in a mixed animal practice, at a private veterinary research facility and at a busy small animal practice. He is always prepared to perform needed surgeries, whether it is a simple laceration or a gastric dilation volvulus.
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Missouri, Columbia
- Bachelor of Science, Southwest Missouri State University, Springfield
Dr. Ervin enjoys hunting, fishing, camping and hiking. He and his wife have two boys and two girls, not to mention a Great Pyrenees named Bert, a cat named Tiki, three Nubian goats and a flock of chickens, ducks and geese.
Jodie Hayes
DVM
Emergency Medicine
Dr. Hayes worked as a registered veterinary technician for five years prior to pursuing a degree in veterinary medicine. In addition to emergency medicine, Dr. Hayes has a special interest in oncology and internal medicine.
- Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, BluePearl Veterinary Partners, Overland Park KS
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Missouri, Columbia
- Associate in Applied Sciences, Veterinary Technology, Metropolitan Community College at Maple Woods, MO
- Bachelors of Science, Kansas State University, Manhattan
Dr. Hayes enjoys spending time with her family, two and four-legged. She likes baking, traveling and watching soccer.
Jacob Kilgore
DVM
Emergency Medicine
Dr. Jacob Kilgore loves the unpredictable nature of emergency medicine, with his favorite being trauma cases.
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Missouri, Columbia
- Bachelor of Science, Truman State University, Kirksville MO
Dr. Kilgore likes to run, play golf and immerse himself in multiple fantasy sports. He has two dogs, soft-coated Wheaten terrier Truman, and beagle mix Bess.
Amanda Liggett
DVM
Veterinarian Associate
Amanda Liggett
DVM
Veterinarian Associate
Servicing Locations
Dr. Amanda Liggett is a small animal medicine and surgery intern who is passionate about learning, mentoring and client communication. Her particular clinical interests include internal medicine and feline medicine.
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona CA
- Bachelor of Science, Animal Sciences, Kansas State University, Manhattan
Some of Dr. Liggett’s favorite pastimes include outdoor time, reading, traveling, playing video games, and volunteering with her church. She has a cat named Augie.
Laura McKee
DVM
Emergency Medicine
Prior to joining us, Dr. McKee worked in a mixed-animal practice and also as an emergency veterinarian for several years.
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Missouri, Columbia
Dr. McKee spends her time with family and friends, which includes her husband and a menagerie of cats and dogs. She enjoys cooking, gardening and jogging.
Molly Ross
DVM
Veterinarian Associate
Molly Ross
DVM
Veterinarian Associate
Servicing Locations
Dr. Molly Ross is a small animal medicine and surgery intern. Her clinical interests include cardiovascular disease management and nutrition.
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Missouri, Columbia
- Bachelor of Science, Biology, College of William and Mary, Williamsburg VA
Dr. Ross is a huge University of Virginia basketball fan. She also likes paddle boarding and hiking with her dog Harper.