Who says that the Easter Bunny only visits the human children? April has finally rolled around, and that means it’s almost time for the Easter Bunny to visit! While humans get chocolate bunnies and jelly beans, our furry friends can also be included in on the fun. Below are some yummy recipes for cats and dogs […]
Meet our Experienced Team of Veterinary Professionals
With 30 years of combined veterinary experience, we’re pleased to provide a wide variety of veterinary care for your pets.
Dr. Milad Gendi
Owner/VeterinarianDr. Gendi graduated in 2005. He and his family moved to Maryland in 2010 and he joined Severn River Animal Hospital in 2019.
Dr. Gendi treats all four-legged family members as if they were his own. His compassion underscores why he is part of the healing community. As a Fear Free Certified veterinarian, he seeks to reduce stress, anxiety, and fear in your pets and is dedicated to providing the highest standard of care. Because the hospital is fully equipped with the latest medical technology, he is ready to meet the entire spectrum of your pets’ needs including preventative care, pain management, dentistry and surgeries.
He is committed to the highest standards of veterinary medicine and is a member of thefollowing organizations:
· (AVMA) American Veterinary Medical Association
· (GBVMA) Greater Baltimore Veterinary Medical Association
· (AACVMA) Anne Arundel County Veterinary Medical Association
· (AAHA) American Animal Hospital Association
· (AAFP)American Association of Feline Practitioners
· USDA Accredited Veterinarian
When he is not at the clinic providing compassionate care for animals, Dr. Gendi is enjoying the gift of his beautiful family – his wife, Mary, and their children, Jeremiah and Gianna.
Dr. Lee Lianides
DVMDr. Lianides is a graduate of Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine in Massachusetts. She moved to Maryland in 2000 and provided relief veterinary services as the president of Maritime Veterinary Associates. She is the past owner of Severn River Animal Hospital and is proud to have led her team to achieve accreditation from AAHA for the hospital in 2014.
Dr. Lianides’ areas of special interest beyond general medicine include dentistry, pain management both acute and chronic, and dermatology. She especially enjoys the “senior” pets and keeping them healthy and happy as they age. She takes pride in finding the diagnosis and formulating the treatment plan that includes the owner as part of the decision making process. When the situation calls for more advanced procedures she will refer the patients to the appropriate specialist. She believes in treating each patient individually and following a comprehensive lifetime plan. She studies each patient and offers very high standards of care.
Outside interests include boating, sailing (blue water whenever possible!), travel, and relaxing with friends or a good book. You can see her jogging the streets of Annapolis with her rescued German Shorthaired Pointers.
Doctor Lianides regularly attends continuing education conferences. She is past president and member of the Ann Arundel Veterinary Medical Association, member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Maryland Veterinary Medical Association, and the American Animal Hospital Association.
Mary
Office ManagerNew to the veterinary profession, Mary is the wife of Dr. Gendi and works alongside him as the office manager of the practice. Mary has been a human medicine pharmacist since 2006 and plans to become certified as a veterinary pharmacist in the near future.
When she is not here or at her part-time pharmacy job, Mary can be found spending time with her and Dr. Gendi’s two children, Jeramiah and Gianna.
Destinee
Practice ManagerDestinee has been in the animal care profession since 2005 after her service in the U.S. Air Force ended. Originally from Georgia, she now lives here in Severna Park with her son, Jarrod. She has two dogs, Kaylee and Jazz, and one cat named Sampson. Destinee says she can't imagine not working in the veterinary career field and dreams of becoming a Certified Veterinary Practice Manager someday. When she's not working, she can be found at home curled up with her pets and reading a good book.
Beth
ReceptionistBeth has been in the animal care profession since 2001. She currently lives in Glen Burnie with her husband. She has a dog named Lucy and a cat named Nala. Beth has seven grandchildren that she loves to spoil, and travels often to see her family.
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Leading the future of veterinary medicine
Offering Preventative Wellness Services, Ultrasound, and Gentle Soft Tissue Surgery
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