2750 Electric Rd. Roanoke, VA 24018
Meet the Cat Veterinarians in Roanoke, VA
Doctors Who Specialize in Caring for Cats
Meet The Doctors
Kristen Miller, DVM
Dr. Miller is a local girl, born and raised in Roanoke, Virginia. She first met Angie Miller and the rest of the Vets to Cats crew when she was a teenager (sorry Connie!), bringing her cats. She received her Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from High Point University in 2005. In 2010 she graduated with a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. During her 4th year at vet school she did a 3 week externship at Vets to Cats and kept in touch with her paw-tners in crime ever since. It took 12 years for the stars to finally align and in June of 2022 Dr. Miller joined the team as a full time associate.
Her special area of interest is soft tissue surgery. She practices individualized medicine and tailors the treatment plan to the individual cat.
Her goal is to provide the highest quality of care to her patients and support their human family members throughout all life stages and circumstances. Communication is so important when caring for our patients so never hesitate to ask a question or give us a call. Dr. Miller wants to make sure you are involved in all aspects of your kitty’s care so you can make the best choices for your baby.
She and her husband have been married since 2009 and are blessed with 3 wonderful children. She is an active member of her church and in her free time (what is that?!) enjoys hiking and other outdoor activities. As of this writing she has 2 dogs, 5 cats, 3 tarantulas, a fish tank and far too many chickens. To describe her life in her words : ” I herd cats. All day, every day”.
Sharon Harris, DVM
Dr. Harris grew up in Botetourt County. She was born in Roanoke city where, at the age of three, she climbed the neighbor’s chain link fence every day to visit the white Persian fluffs next door. The family soon grew to seven members and moved to a small farm near Fincastle, where there was an abundance of pets and livestock to keep her further fascinated by animals. Sharon had a 4-H sow, Charlotte, who became a neighborhood legend.
Dr. Harris knew she wanted to be a veterinarian for as long as she remembers. She babysat for the local veterinarian and asked if she could have a job as his assistant. He told her that she could, but she had to wait until she was 16 years old. She didn’t want him to think she was too anxious, so she asked him the day after she turned 16 for a job. She worked there for four years.
She earned a bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from Virginia Tech and is a 1991 graduate of the Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. Before entering Vet School, Dr. Harris bought a small farm in Copper Hill, VA. She remained there for nearly 35 years, establishing Copper Hill Animal Clinic. While she has helped thousands of dogs, horses, cattle, sheep, pigs, alpacas and goats, her true love has always been cats.
Dr. Sharon and her husband Mike returned to Botetourt in 2019 and she decided to retire from practice “up on the mountain.” She has found a new family at Veterinarians to Cats where her goal is to give her best to every kitty and to absorb as much knowledge from Dr. Connie Canode and the other wonderful veterinarians and technicians on staff as possible. Dr. Harris and her husband Michael live on a small farm in Daleville with 14 chickens, 4 dogs, 2 horses, 2 goats, and several pet fish, and of course, four of the best cats that ever lived.
Grace England, DVM
Dr. England grew up in southwest Virginia in the tiny town of Dublin. She always had a love for animals, but her adoption of and care for a leukemia-positive kitten named Jillian cemented her desire to become a veterinarian one day. In addition to Jillian, her family hosted another affectionate cat named Ali, a Labrador-Golden retriever mix named Tipper, two horses, two white rats, and various goldfish and aquarium animals through her childhood years. She became an avid equestrian as a pre-teen and taught riding lessons to children during her high school years.
Dr. England completed her Bachelor’s of Science in Biology at Roanoke College, where she also competed in cross country and track. She then moved across the country to complete her veterinary education at the University of California-Davis. During her vet school years, she enjoyed her various California adventures–hiking, road biking, sightseeing in the San Francisco Bay and Lake Tahoe, and attending veterinary conferences, but she decided to move back to VA in 2024 to be closer to family. Dr. England’s special interest in feline medicine then led her to Veterinarians to Cats!
Within feline medicine, Dr. England is especially passionate about behavior and senior cat medicine. If you have any questions or concerns about your anxious or geriatric kitty, Dr. E would love to see you in clinic!
Dr. England lives in Roanoke with her introverted tortoiseshell cat named Beatrice. In her free time, she enjoys biking, reading, knitting, and “introverting” with Beatrice.
Jessica Stein, DVM
Dr. Stein has called Virginia home for a long time, but her story starts up north in the beautiful state of Maine, where she spent much of her childhood playing in the snow or climbing on the rocky beaches near her grandparents house. She moved to the Roanoke area and began volunteering at a local horse farm. This love of horses quickly galloped into a full-blown passion for veterinary medicine. After earning her bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from Virginia Tech (go Hokies!), she traded the mountains for palm trees and sunshine—heading to the island of St. Kitts to attend veterinary school. She finished out her clinical rotations at NC State andby the time graduation rolled around, Dr. Stein had fallen in love with caring for creatures great and small. She spent three exciting years in North Carolina practicing mixed animal medicine before returning to Virginia to focus on her true calling—helping companion dogs and cats live their happiest, healthiest lives.Dr. Stein holds a special place in her heart for senior pets and takes pride in keeping them comfortable and thriving through their golden years. When she’s not at the clinic, you’ll likely find her soaking up the outdoors with friends and family—or sharing a quiet moment with a furry friend.
Meet The Staff
Angie Miller - Veterinary Technician / Owner
Angie is a licensed veterinary technician and she has been the owner of Veterinarians To Cats since 2019. Angie has worked with Dr. Canode since May of 1994 after graduating from Blue Ridge College with her Associate in Applied Science degree. She has loved being a veterinary technician and has learned so much and been a mentor to so many.
When Dr. Canode starting thinking of her retirement (we all know that she will never actually retire), it seemed only fitting that she pass the torch to someone who has been a part of this family since the beginning. Angie gladly accepted. It has been challenging to say the least but she cannot imagine waking up in the morning going anywhere else or doing anything else. She is honored that Dr. Canode entrusted her to take over her business. She will continue to offer the same personal care that she has given to all of the cats in the Roanoke Valley and beyond.
Amy - Office Manager
Amy began her career with Veterinarians to Cats in 2001 as the office manager. While working at Veterinarians to Cats, she was offered the opportunity to go to Louisiana to work with Alley Cat Allies in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Amy is married with a daughter and son-in-law, two precious fur babies (kitties), a sweet grand puppy, two wonderful grand kitties and many grand chickens. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, weekends at the lake, and traveling. Amy’s travels usually revolve around animals, whether it is a petting zoo, trail rides, deer farm, interacting with lemurs, or feeding the baby tiger.
Jessica - Veterinary Technician
Jessica joined Veterinarians to Cats in 2006. She graduated from Blue Ridge Community College with a degree in Applied Science of Veterinary Technology as a Licensed Veterinary Technician. Her passion for helping injured or sick animals started when she was very young and has continued throughout her life. Jessica has special interests in oncology, cytology, dentistry, and internal medicine. She is a member of NALVT, VALVT and RVVMA. She enjoys mentoring other technician students to help them reach their goal. She resides in Roanoke with her husband, daughter, her Boxer dog, two cats, and two leopard geckos.
Tanner - Veterinary Technician
Danielle - Veterinary Assistant
Danielle has been with Vets to Cats since 2001. She knew she wanted to work with animals for as long as she can remember, and cats have always had a special place in her heart. She fondly remembers, with a look of disgust and disbelief on his face, her childhood cat letting her push him in a stroller and wrap him in blankets like a baby.
Being a diabetic herself, she has a special interest in diabetes care and education with the cats and their owners. Danielle lives in New Castle, VA with her husband, Steve and son Bryan, along with their spoiled, adorable cats Bella, Max, and Milo.
Cera - Veterinary Assistant
A Roanoke, Virginia native, Cera has been working with Veterinarians to Cats since the beginning of 2021. Her special interests in the field include surgery and emergency care. Her love of animals, especially felines and exotics, started at a young age. Being homeschooled allowed her ample time to research and learn about many different animals and their unique husbandry requirements.
Some of her favorite activities include going on walks and rock climbing with her boyfriend, Tanner. She is also an avid “plant mom” and loves plant shopping and gardening. Cera resides in Salem, VA, with her boyfriend, Tanner, their four cats: Roo, Ladybug, Snot, and Lefty Lucy, and hedgehog, Lila.
Hope - Veterinary Assistant
Hope is originally from South Bend, Indiana but moved to Virginia back in middle school. She has had a love for animals as long as she could remember, especially cats. She has three beautiful cats of her own and they are her world. In her free time you can find her out on a run or taking a stroll with her cats in their stroller. She has always wanted to work with animals and is grateful to have been given the opportunity to join the team at Vets to Cats.
Adrian - Veterinarian Assistant
Adrian has worked in the pet care field since 2010. During those years, he had career changes but always came back to working with animals. He has worked as a behaviorist at rescues and shelters, trained scent detection animals for service work, groomer and when he lived in Phoenix, he went to college to obtain a business degree and opened up his own mobile pet care business. He says, luckily he has found a position that will help enhance and develop his skill set so that he can better care for his animal friends.
Debbie - Client Care Specialist
Debbie has had the pleasure of working at Veterinarians to Cats for 15 years, where she has gained much knowledge about cat care. Debbie has met many wonderful clients and one of her favorite things to do at Veterinarians to Cats is to help kitties find their forever homes.
Katelyn - Client Care Specialist
Katelyn has been working at Veterinarians to Cats since 2018. She is married with two children and two cats. She enjoys cooking, trying new recipes, spending time with her family, and working here at Veterinarians to Cats.
