Our Doctors

Dr. Jeffrey D. Whall

Dr. Whall received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Zoology from the University of Maryland in 1975.  In 1976, he entered the Graduate School program at Texas A&M University, while working as a veterinary technician in private practice.

Dr. Whall earned a B.S. degree in Veterinary Science in 1980, a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 1981, and completed his Thesis for a Master’s degree in Veterinary Toxicology in 1982, all from Texas A&M University in College Park, Texas.

Dr. Whall returned to Maryland in 1983 where he practiced Veterinary Medicine in the suburbs of Baltimore until 1989.  In August of that year he and his wife Maggie purchased Fairland Animal Hospital.  This was also the year they became the proud parents of their triplets; Daniel, Kelly Ann, and Thomas.  Many of you may have met them at the hospital, as they are now old enough to help out in what has evolved into a true family business.

Dr. Whall is licensed to practice Veterinary Medicine in Maryland and Virginia and is a member of numerous veterinary, civic and business associations.  Fairland Animal Hospital has been cited as one of the best veterinary practices in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area in the last two publications of the Washingtonian Checkbook.

Dr. Whall attributes his success to a dedicated staff who are all committed to the well-being of the animals and to the service of the owners.  Many of the staff have been part of the “family” for numerous years providing our clients with the finest veterinary care in the area.

Karen L. Blanchard, D.V.M.

Dr. Karen Blanchard graduated from Oklahoma State University in 1987 with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.) degree.  She also received a B.S. degree from Oklahoma State University in 1983.   Dr. Blanchard holds licenses to practice Veterinary Medicine in Maryland, the District of Columbia, Arizona and Oklahoma. 

On a personal note, Dr. “B” is married and has two daughters, ages 15 and 16, who attend the local county schools.  She loves to be outdoors, and contributes that to growing up in Oklahoma with its wide open spaces.  She also loves to watch birds alongside her two cats; Maizie and Jazzie

Staff Bio’s

Caroline Hrabak-Martin
Office Manager

Caroline has been with Fairland Animal Hospital since August of 1998.   She and her husband, Rich live in southern Howard County and have been long-time animal lovers.  They have eight pets: two dogs, Blondie and Scotty, five cats: Norman, Shuster, Kat, Mikey and Runt; and one Cockatiel named Busby. 

Mary Klement Head Veterinary Lab Technician Mary has been with Fairland since 1999 as the Head Technician.  She received a Lab Tech degree from Biscayne Paramedical, and has been practicing as a veterinary technician since 1975. Mary and her husband live in Montgomery County and have two Norwegian elkhounds: “Ginny” and “Kaisai”

Katie Covill
Veterinary Assistant

Starting at Fairland in 2003, while still in High School, Katie has a tremendous love for animals and a desire to have a life-long career working around them.  She currently has one dog named Buddy and over eighteen tropical fish.  She cares for many other animals by offering dog walking and sitting.  She enjoys meeting new people and their pets.

Harriott Bethke
Receptionist and Veterinary Assistant

Harriott has been with Fairland Animal Hospital since 2002.  Starting as a client at first, she loved what she saw the staff doing and asked to join in on the fun.  She has been a wonderful asset to the hospital, and anyone who meets her can tell how much she loves animals.  Her husband also helps the hospital as the main “Handy Man”.  They live close by in Silver Spring, when not at the beach, and have almost too many animals to count!

Allison Bledsoe
Veterinary Assistant

Allison is currently in college studying Veterinary Medicine and has a love for animals.

Dorothy Rawski Receptionist After 30 years in the classrooms of Montgomery County, my second career brings me here to Fairland Animal Hospital where I help Dr. Whall and Dr. Blanchard care for your cherished pets. My husband and I live in Silver Spring with our four fantastic felines -- Scooter, Cheeto, Bella and Minouche. With any luck, we may soon add a canine to the family.

Kevin Smith
Veterinary Assistant

Kevin loves animals and started with Fairland Animal Hospital in 2006.  He is a local, living in Silver Spring and graduating from a local high school.  He has a golden retriever at home named Caesar II. 

Jessica Covill
Receptionist

Jessica is a part-time receptionist at Fairland, while still in high school.  She loves animals and loves working at an animal hospital.

J.P. Landi
Veterinary Assistant

J.P. has been with Fairland since 2006 and is currently attending the University of Maryland.  He plans to get a degree in Criminal Justice and apply this degree to help  animals who have fallen victim to abuse.

Brittany Duckworth
Receptionist

Brittany loves working while attending high school and plans to train to be a veterinary technician.

Adam Malleck
Veterinary Assistant

A senior in high school, Adam started with Fairland Animal Hospital because of his love for animals.  He has college plans and hopeful to be in the science field.

Dan Whall
Veterinary Assistant

Starting when he was about 10 years old, sweeping the floor for his dad, Dan has loved being at the hospital.  Currently in a pre-vet program at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Dan still works when home for breaks!