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Helping Hands Affordable Veterinary Surgery & Dental Care

Preventing Economic Euthanasia

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Meet the Staff

Get to know our veterinarian and staff that will make your stay comfortable and have your pet feeling brand new!

Kristen graduated from Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2006. Along with working at Helping Hands she practices equine emergency medicine locally. While in Virginia Dr. Talbott has practiced at a high volume spay/neuter clinic and general practice hospital for the Richmond (low income) community. She is an avid photographer and artist. Her current project is renovating their city home built in 1903! Dr Talbott is active in international veterinary volunteer groups and has traveled many times to Mexico and the Dominican Republic. Dr Kristen has a soft spot for giant breed dogs and is a long time Great Dane rescuer/owner.

Elaina came to work at Helping Hands at first as a volunteer. Her own dog needed veterinary care and in exchange for care she offered to volunteer to answer the phones when Helping Hands first opened. It wasn’t long before she was a full time member of the team (and our first official employee!). Elaina fit right in with the enthusiasm, spirit and ethics of what Helping Hands is all about. She has grown with us through the years, starting as our very first receptionist and now holding the title of Practice Manager. Her unyielding devotion, and passion for our mission has helped us become who we are today. You will feel her kindness and warmth not only when you meet her, but even through the phone when you call. Elaina was born and raised on the South side of Richmond. She is Mom to “M.J.”, “Cat”, “Bo” & “Cheyenne”.

 

 

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Location
Helping Hands
1605 Rhoadmiller Street, Richmond, VA 23220
phone: (804) 355-3500     fax: (804) 355-3009
info@affordablepetsurgery.com
Hours
Monday-Thursday – 7:30am – 5:30pm

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