State License Acquired to Operate Veterinary Clinic at the Prince William County Animal Services Center

The Prince William County Animal Services Bureau, a dedicated leader in animal welfare, is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of a Virginia state license to operate a veterinary clinic at the Animal Services Center. The clinic is specifically focused on servicing the medical needs of animals under the care of the Animal Services Bureau. This significant milestone underscores their commitment to providing comprehensive care for the animals in our community. 

“The veterinary clinic will enable us to enhance our existing services and ensure that all animals at our center receive the medical attention they deserve in a more efficient timely manner,” said Anthony Cleveland, Director of Animal Services Bureau. “With on-site veterinary care, the Center will be able to expedite the treatment and triage process for injured or ill animals and provide routine health checks.”

The clinic will be headed by supervising veterinarian Dr. Kimberly Nelsen; supported by a team of two licensed veterinary technicians and a veterinary assistant. 
Dr. Nelsen completed her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 2015 from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. During her studies, Dr. Nelsen included a focus on studying shelter medicine and earned a Shelter Medicine Graduate Certificate. Her first position post school was in rural Pennsylvania where she worked as a mixed animal veterinarian, serving five counties, caring for dogs, cats, bunnies, ferrets, big parrots, goats, horses, and cows just to name a few; at times, all in one day. After moving to Northern Virginia, Dr. Nelsen quickly found herself as a medical director, overseeing 27 other veterinarians throughout the state. Her expertise has been sought out by several animal health publications, and most recently she was nominated as one of Northern Virginia Magazines Top Veterinarians for 2024. “I am excited to have the opportunity to serve as the shelter veterinarian and build this program from the ground up” stated Dr. Nelsen. 

“We are extremely grateful for the opportunity to offer these services to the residents of Prince William County for the first time ever,” said Peter Newsham, Chief of Police for Prince William County. “When the new Animal Services Center was envisioned, we wanted to ensure there would be space and the ability to provide this level of care. I’m happy to say this is now a reality and we welcome Dr. Nelsen to our team."

The Animal Services Bureau would like to recognize Dr. Pool, Dr. Myers, and the staff of Deepwood Veterinary Clinic who have provided Prince William County with exceptional care and dedicated services at the center for the last five years. 

For more information about Prince William County Animal Services Bureau and our services, please visit our website or contact the Animal Services Center at 703-792-6465.

About Prince William Animal Services Bureau: The Prince William County Police Department’s Animal Services Bureau is responsible for enforcing animal welfare laws, conducting animal education seminars, and operating the Animal Services Center. Animal Control Officers enforce county and state animal care and control laws, investigate complaints of animal cruelty and neglect, quarantine animals that have bitten humans, provide 24-hour service for injured animals, and other animal emergencies, provide public education on animal laws and animal care in disasters, and remove stray animals from public areas.