Steven E. Epstein, DVM

Dr. Steven Epstein is a graduate of the Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine. He practiced in New York City in multi-doctor settings, gastroenterology referral hospitals, and emergency and critical care centers.  He served as an appointed officer of the NewYork Veterinary Medical Association, and was veterinarian at the Westminister Dog Show and at the Madison Square Garden Cat Show in 1991 and 1992.  Dr Epstein is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Virginia Veterinary Medical Association, the American Animal Hospital Association, and the Jefferson Area Veterinary Medical Association. 

Dr. Epstein currently  serves as the Veterinary Executive Board member of the Charlottesville Albemarle SPCA. He is an appointment member of the Veterinary Advisory Board of the Charlottesville SPCA. Dr. Epstein is also the Saint Annes Belfield School SPCA advisor. He also donates services to Saint Annes in caring for the school pets, as well as charity work with the Vegetarian Festival, and Animal Connections. 

Dr. Epstein and his family currently have two dogs, four cats, two rabbits, one Russian Dwarf hamster, and three donkeys.

Dr. Elvira Hoskins

Dr. Elivira Tate Hoskins grew up in Atlanta, Georgia. She graduated from UVA in 1992 with a BA in Latin American Studies. She then graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2000 with a veterinary degree.  Dr. Hoskins moved back to Charlottesville area in 2000 and has worked in this area ever since. She lives downtown with her husband, three daughters, a dog, two cats, three rats, a gecko, a grog and a fish. Outside of work, Elvira enjoys hiking, running, skiing, biking, painting, gardening, camping and spending time with her family.