Meet Our Veterinary Team
Meet the Veterinarians & Team of Fairland Animal Hospital! We’re pleased to provide exceptional vet care for your pets!
Our Veterinary Team
It is our commitment to provide quality veterinary care throughout the life of your pet. We treat your pet as we would our own.
Dr. Roswell S. Bowersett
DVM, MPH
We are excited to announce that Dr. Bowersett joined Fairland Animal Hospital full-time in January 2021 after working here part-time for a few months prior. He focuses on clinical medicine issues of dogs and cats exclusively.
Dr. Bowersett is a local resident who graduated from Springbrook High School. He went on to the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine and then to Johns Hopkins University School of Public Health for graduate study. He has practiced locally for many years and is now very excited to join the FAH family and work alongside Dr. Whall and the entire FAH team.
Dr. Bowersett is married to his lovely wife, Cathy, and they have four children together. They also have two dogs, two cats, one rabbit, one bird, a horse, and many fish. In his spare time, he enjoys golfing, woodworking, and the beach! A full life!!! He cannot wait to meet you and your pet(s) soon!
Dr. Katie Margulies
Dr. Margulies joined the Fairland team in December of 2021. A born and raised ‘Jersey girl,’ she received her Bachelor of Science in Animal Science from Rutgers University. She then went on to graduate from Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine in 2016 and found her way to Maryland when she married a Montgomery County native. A self-proclaimed dog lover, Dr. Margulies has a special interest in animal behavior/training and ultrasound. In her free time (when she isn’t wrangling her two young children and three dogs), she enjoys going for hikes, baking, and painting. She looks forward to meeting you and your furry loved ones!
Dr. Victoria Hensel
Veterinarian
Dr. Victoria Hensel grew up in Michigan and Rhode Island before earning her veterinary degree from the prestigious Royal Veterinary College in London and practicing in England for several years before moving to Maryland to be closer to her family. Her clinical focuses include preventive care, soft tissue surgery, and dentistry in a low-stress setting. Her hobbies include diving into a competitive game, spending a relaxing afternoon crocheting, or simply enjoying a day outdoors with her dogs. She is eager to partner with you in the healthcare of your four-legged family member!
Dr. Adam Cannon
Veterinarian
Dr. Adam Cannon joined the team at Fairland Animal Hospital in July of 2023. He is originally from Virginia Beach, VA, and attended Virginia Tech for his Bachelor of Science in Biology, then continued on to receive his veterinary degree from the Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. He is a Fear-Free Certified veterinarian and is interested in preventative care and soft tissue surgery. Dr. Cannon lives with his partner, and while they do not have any pets yet, they are looking forward to adopting a dog in the near future. In his free time, he enjoys reading, board, and video games.
Gretchen
Gretchen joined the Fairland team in September 2017. Her passion for animals and science led her to complete her B.S. in Biology. She is a 2017 graduate of Pensacola Christian College in Pensacola, Florida. She enjoys working in all aspects of the veterinary field and looks forward to increasing her knowledge as a veterinary technician. When she is not at work, Gretchen’s favorite place to be is on the beach, enjoying the sun, surf, and sand! She has future plans to eventually adopt a puppy of her own.
Jennifer
Jennifer, an experienced CSR/TECH professional at Fairland Animal Hospital has been in the veterinary field since 2017. She pursued her education at Montgomery Community College and is currently preparing to embark on a new educational journey at Penn Foster.
She takes pride in ensuring that clients fully understand their pet’s situation and works to ensure the pet feels at ease and comfortable.
In her free time, she enjoys working out, exploring nature with her dog, painting, drawing and reading.
Lindsay
Practice Manager
Lindsay Harris has been a Practice Manager at Fairland Animal Hospital since February of 2023 and has worked in the veterinary field since 2011. Lindsay has a great ability to develop lasting relationships with clients, concentrating on developing a true partnership in order to provide the highest quality care.
Lindsay enjoys spending time with her partner and their pets outside of work. Her interests include collecting movie and video game memorabilia and immersing herself in the realm of online gaming. Lindsay Harris balances her passion for veterinary care with a thriving personal life in which her love for animals and distinct hobbies coexist together.
Melissa
In her former life, Melissa was an artist – but her love of fluffy friends and medicine have brought her to Fairland as a technician assistant in September of 2022. Her two primary loves are her family’s dog, Sasha, and one of our office cats, Mouse. Outside of work, she continues her art and plays numerous games with friends. She looks forward to meeting every pet and having the honor of taking care of them!
Morganne
Morganne has been working in the veterinary industry as a Client Service Representative since the fall of 2021. She originally hails from Ohio and received her education from Wittenberg University and University of Maryland GC. She is passionate about client experience and strives to make every client and patient feel at-home while visiting our office. In her free time, she enjoys kayaking, hiking, reading, photography, and graphic design. She regularly petsits on the side as well, so you may see her out walking some furry friends!
Raymond
Raymond has been a veterinary technician since 2019 and has practiced in several states. He received his education from Prince Georges Community College. Raymond is passionate about workplace safety and radiology and is always looking for ways to improve our client and patient’s experiences. If asked, he will tell you his goal is “ensuring each patient gets to go home better than how they came in.” In his free time, he enjoys writing, reading, studying and naval history.
Ajani
Ajani has been a veterinary technician with FAH since 2022. She is enrolled at Bowie State University earning her Criminal Justice degree with a minor in Forensic Science. At work Ajani goes out of her way to make sure all our clients and pets have a positive experience and strives to do everything she can to ensure we keep our patients healthy and happy. In her free time, you can find her working on her pickup truck, spending time with friends and family, and exploring new local bars and restaurants. Make sure to
say hello if you see her out and about!
Alex
Alex joined the Fairland team in 2024 after working in general practice and urgent care. Originally from North Carolina, she graduated from UNC Chapel Hill and moved to the DMV area with plans to work on The Hill, but once she found Veterinary Medicine there was no turning back. She is deeply passionate about helping all animals and strives to provide the best possible care for every trip you and your pet make to the vet. She loves to answer as many questions as she can! Whether it’s a chatty cat or a big-headed lovebug of a pup, she is right there and ready, bribing them with the best treats and trying to be their best friend!
Cyrah
Cyrah has had a passion for animals and the veterinary field ever since she was young. Fairland Animal Hospital is her first veterinary clinic and has been here since Spring of 2024. She plans on furthering her education in veterinary medicine or nursing. In her free time, she loves spending time with her family, friends, and her pets! She has 2 dogs and 1 cat at home. She loves going out on adventures, traveling, the beach, and trying new things.
Dorian
Receptionist
Dorian has been with Fairland Animal Hospital since Spring of 2024, but he also is a part time student at Montgomery College studying public communication and business administration. Dorian is passionate about client communication and connecting with people to establish new relationships. In his free time, he loves to play the drums, go to lunch with his grandmother, swim, and watch football with his daughter. Dorian has been a native of this community since 2005, so he might be a familiar face greeting you when you visit Fairland Animal Hospital!
Albert
Albert is our resident ‘teenager’. He was found as a stray when he was only two months old by a client. He was very small and had ulcers all over his mouth. With a lot of care by our team, he was healed and began eating again! He is now our official greeter and has run the hospital. He can often be found at the front desk waiting to greet you and your pets!
Mouse
Hospital Cat
Mouse has been with us for several years, and she dutifully watches over the doctors in their office for quality control. She’s very shy, but incredibly affectionate when she gets to know you. Her favorite things are breakfast, being brushed, and neck scratches.
Ginger
Ginger was willed to Dr. Whall by her previous owner, and has resided at Fairland ever since! When she isn’t curled up in a warm spot to snooze, she’s trotting around the treatment area to make sure everything is up to her standards. Ginger has become very loving in her older age and loves head rubs.