Oncology Team
Experts in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer in pets
Hospital Administration
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Bio ItemMargie Lee, DVM, MS, PhD , bio
Interim Director, Animal Cancer Care and Research Center; Department Head, Biomedical Sciences and Pathobiology; Professor

Dan Vruink
Hospital Administrator
Email: vruink@vt.edu

Christy Barry
Business Office Team Leader and Administrative Support
Email: christyb25@vt.edu
Medical Oncology
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Bio ItemNick Dervisis, DVM, PhD, DACVIM–Oncology , bio
Associate Professor, Medical Oncology
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Bio ItemShawna Klahn, DVM, DACVIM–Oncology , bio
Associate Professor, Medical Oncology
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Bio ItemAndy Hsueh, DVM , bio
Resident, Medical Oncology
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Bio ItemAlejandra Téllez-Silva, DVM , bio
Resident, Medical Oncology
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Bio ItemZachary Yaufman, DVM , bio
Resident, Medical Oncology
Surgical Oncology
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Bio ItemBrittany Ciepluch, DVM, MS, DACVS–Small Animal , bio
Clinical Assistant Professor, Surgical Oncology
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Bio ItemJoanne Tuohy, DVM, PhD, DACVS–Small Animal , bio
Assistant Professor, Surgical Oncology
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Bio ItemPei-Han Lu, DVM, MVSc , bio
Specialty Intern, Surgical Oncology
Radiation Therapy
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Bio ItemIlektra Athanasiadi, DVM, Dr Med Vet, MS, DACVR–Radiation Oncology , bio
Assistant Professor, Radiation Oncology

MaLora Bush
Radiation Therapist
Veterinary Technician Leadership

Maryann Cline, LVT, VTS
Oncology Technical Team Leader
Maryann, who has been with anesthesia services at Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine's Veterinary Teaching Hospital since 2007, acquired veterinary technician specialist status in 2013, and joined the Animal Cancer Care and Research Center in October 2019.

Stefanie Olsen, LVT
Medical Oncology Technical Leader
A licensed veterinary technician for more than 10 years, Stephanie has been with the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine for nine years and was the oncology service's first technician. She has a passion for oncology, and one of her career goals is to specialize. The mother of two boys, Stefanie likes to spend her free time with her family.