Dr. Jennifer Bowles

Dr. Bowles is thrilled to be leading the Burke Forest Family.  She is originally from Wytheville, VA.  She graduated from the College of William and Mary in 2003 with a bachelors in Biology.  She then attended VRCVM (the vet school on Virginia Tech).  She graduated in 2007  in the top of her class.  Following graduation, she complete an internship in Small Animal Medicine in Charlotte North Carolina.  She has lived in Springfield since 2008.  She shares her life with her two small children, Mercury, a bouncy boxer, and Darby an adorable puggle.  Buttercup, her squishy orange kitty lives in the office where life is calmer.   Being a working veterinarian, and mom her times for hobbies is limited.  She loves to read in her quiet moments.  As you can tell from her picture, Boxer's take a special place in her heart.  Pictured with her is her first love, Copper.  Although he passed in 2013, their bond pushes her to be a better veterinarian every day. 

 Dr. Kelsey Hart

If Dr. Hart looks familiar and you have been a client with us for a long time, this may be a re-introduction! Dr. Hart originally started working with BFVC as an assistant in 2006 and is very excited to come full circle in her veterinary journey to rejoin the team as a doctor. She was born and raised in Alexandria, VA and graduated from St. George’s University in 2021 after completing her clinical year training at VMRCVM (Virginia Tech). She enjoys spending time with her 3 dogs, Bibble, a sassy senior pekingese mix, Norman, a rowdy pug, and Nellie, a rambunctious great dane mix. As you can tell, she has a soft spot for squishy faces and giant breeds. In her spare time, she likes to read, watch movies, spend time at the beach, and take spin classes.

Dr. Andrea Vanderson

Dr. Andrea Vanderson is a proud member of the Burke Forest team, having grown up right here in Springfield, VA.  She attended Duke University for her undergraduate education, completed a Masters degree at Georgetown University, and earned her doctorate in veterinary medicine from the University of California, Davis.  After finishing her education, she returned home to Northern Virginia to be closer to family and to once again enjoy a climate with four seasons! Dr. Vanderson's professional interests include the management of chronic conditions, care of senior pets, and dermatology.  When not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Dave, her three children, Ben, Jeff, and Sam, and her spoiled kitty, Figaro.  She also enjoys cooking, baking, and doing puzzles.