BluePearl Pet Hospital
Richmond, VA
Our Vets

Dr. Juliet Armstrong’s clinical interests include:

• Neurologic emergencies
• Autoimmune inflammatory conditions
• Neuroimaging

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Neurology)
• Residency, Neurology and Neurosurgery, University of Georgia, Athens
• Internship, Emergency & Critical Care, University of Georgia, Athens
• Internship, Neurology, Animal Neurology and Imaging Center, Algodones, NM
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, University of Georgia, Athens
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Ohio State University, Columbus
• Bachelor of Science, Animal Science, University of Connecticut, Storrs

In her free time, Dr. Armstrong enjoys going to the gym and spending time outside with her very needy Doberman, Sydney, and tennis ball loving yellow Lab, Rhubarb.

Dr. Raphael Malbrue loves working with both small companion animals and avian & exotic species. His clinical interests include critical care, emergency surgery, pain management and mentoring future veterinarians.

• Diplomate, American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine
• Certified Aquatic Veterinarian, World Aquatic Veterinary Medical Association
• Residency, Laboratory Animal Medicine, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge
• Master of Science, Biomedical and Veterinary Medical Sciences, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Tuskegee University, AL
• Bachelor of Science, Animal, Poultry, & Veterinary Science, Tuskegee University, AL

In his free time, Dr. Malbrue enjoys hiking, exploring local cuisine and spending time with his family and pets.

Dr. Lori Rios has a particular interest in feline internal medicine, immunology, hematology and endocrine diseases.

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
• Residency, Small Animal Internal Medicine, University of Georgia, Athens
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Veterinary Specialists of Connecticut, Hartford
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts University, North Grafton, MA
• Doctor of Philosophy, Clinical Psychology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond
• Bachelor of Science, Union College, Schenectady, NY

Dr. Rios and her husband share their home with their five Maine coon cats. In her spare time, she and her husband enjoy visiting family, exploring the mountains and water around their property, gardening, and of course, attending to their felines.

Dr. Lauren Young’s clinical interests include wound management, pain management and fostering the human-animal bond.

She believes Blood Bank services are essential for the community and provide a balance of science and problem solving to improve pets’ health.

• Internship, Large Animal Medicine & Surgery, Oakridge Equine Hospital, Edmond, OK
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge
• Bachelor of Science, Biology, Bridgewater College, VA

In her free time, Dr. Young enjoys hiking, visiting historic locations and spending time on the farm with her horses.