Our Team

Dr. Honor Ame Walesby

BS, DVM, MS, DACVS, DACVS-SA
Surgeon and Owner

Dr. Walesby graduated from the Virginia Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine in 1993 and began working as a mixed animal practitioner for Community Animal Hospital in Easton, MD. In 1996, she moved to Ames, IA and completed a three year residency in Equine Surgery and earned a Masters degree with honors in Surgery. Dr. Walesby was credentialed as a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in 2000. She continued at Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine as an instructor until 2001. She managed the after-hours and daytime surgical services which provided referral soft tissue and orthopedic services. Dr. Walesby trained 900+ veterinary students and two surgery residents, conducted research, and lectured.

In 2002, Dr. Walesby was recruited as an assistant Professor of Surgery by Louisianan State University School of Veterinary Medicine. While at LSU, she trained 500+ veterinary students, 10 interns, and 5 surgery residents. She operated a surgical service which provided referral soft tissue and orthopedic services, wrote grants, developed a cell culture line, and lectured both locally and nationally.

In 2005, Dr. Walesby transitioned to small animal surgery and moved home to Timonium, MD to raise her son Ethan near family. Since her arrival, she has worked at Timonium Animal Hospital, the Metropolitan Emergency Animal Clinic, and the Emergency Veterinary Clinic before starting full-time with the MVSS in 2008.

In 2015, Dr. Walesby was recognized for surgical excellence by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons and became boarded in Small Animal Surgery. These credentials make Dr. Walesby part of an elite group of surgeons within the world that hold double-boarded status in both small and large animal surgery. Dr. Walesby brings her expertise in lameness, orthopedic and soft tissue surgery, ultrasound, wound care, skin grafting, and upper airway surgery with her from the academic and private practice arenas. Her broad and diverse experience brings a unique dimension to our surgery practice.

Dr. Walesby resides in Catonsville with her son, a Pug named Frank, two naked cats (Gorgeous Emiliano and Bare Nikkita) and one bearded dragon (Rosalita). She enjoys kayaking, collecting art, gardening and hiking.

Rita Valente

Receptionist

Rita has served as the receptionist for MVSS since 2001. She has followed many patients from adolescents to old-age. She has amazing recall and frequently recognizes patients and their guardians before they identify themselves. Rita resides in Westminster with her son, her German Shepherd (Lola) and her two cats (Hazelnut and Biscuit). Rita is a huge football and Jeep fan. She loves to indulge in Ravens football and four wheeling adventures.

Michelle Huntington

RVT (2010), RN (2016), BSN (2016)
Surgical Nurse and Practice Manager

Michelle started with MVSS in 2010. She was instrumental in helping Dr. Walesby purchase, organize and run MVSS from day one. Michelle is an avid Hokie fan having earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science from Virginia Tech in 2007. Michelle attended school at night while working full-time for MVSS and in 2016 she earned her RN degree from CCBC and her BSN from Towson. Michelle has returned to MVSS full-time where she says she feels “home”. Michelle resides in Reisterstown with her beloved brown dog Molly and her little terrier Scout. She is a talented equestrian who enjoys fox hunting, field trialing and caring for her warmblood horse Bo. On weekends Michelle can be found around the barn, at the beach, or on a mountain. GO HOKIES!

Aleksandr Ray

Surgical Scrub Nurse

Aleks came to MVSS as a part-time surgical nurse in 2014. Aleks demonstrated an aptitude for veterinary surgery and quickly became the lead full-time surgical scrub nurse in 2015. Aleks is frequently found scrubbed into surgery with Dr. Walesby passing her the instruments and implants needed for each procedure. Aleks is a talented rock climber and a molecular gastronomy enthusiast. On the weekend he can be found hanging upside down in the New River Gorge or bolted into a tent on the side of a mountain or possibly concocting a recipe from ingredients whose names few can pronounce. Aleks resides in Columbia near all of his favorite things. (Wegmans and Earth Treks).

Ilene Windman, RVT (2004)

Surgical Nurse

Ilene joined the MVSS family in 2018 with 21 years experience in the veterinary field. Ilene has worked in many areas of veterinary care, but her love for anesthesia and complex soft tissue surgery guided her to MVSS.

Meghan McLellan, RVT

Surgical Nurse

Meghan started in general practice and found a love for surgery. After obtaining her RVT, she transitioned to specialty practice in Neurology. There, she found a passion for anesthesia – which ultimately brought her to MVSS. Meghan resides in Baltimore but hails from Buffalo, NY. She enjoys spending time with friends, being outdoors, and doing all things JEEP!

Elena Baum

Overnight Veterinary Nurse

Elena has worked in veterinary medicine for well over a decade. Originating in emergency medicine, Elena excels at critical and patient care. As the overnight nurse, Elena takes pride in providing optimal care for our post-op and in-hospital patients. When she is not working, Elena enjoys spending time with and riding her horses. You can always find her with her loyal GSDs Bolt and Dodger by her side.

Georgeanna Lowe

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Georgeanna Lowe

Veterinary Assistant

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Diane Cumby

Receptionist

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