Dr. Youssef

owner/D.V.M.

Dr. Reda(Ricky) Youssef graduated from the Cairo University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2008. He joined the American Medical Association Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates (ECFVG) and completed his practical examination at Oklahoma State University, obtaining his Doctorate Degree in Veterinary Medicine in 2010.

Currently, Dr. Youssef resides as the Chief of Staff at Padonia Veterinary Hospital located in the heart of Cockeysville, MD. Since his start in 2013, the facility was awarded Neighborhood FAVE by Next Door for several years including the past 5 years and they continue to provide quality care at an affordable price for their community

Dr. Pooya

D.V.M.

Dr. Pooya returned to MD, where he was born & raised, following 16 years of continued education & training across the nation, including nearly six years of post-doctorate specialty surgical training. In addition to performing surgery, his training also involved the process of seeing surgical appointments, performing surgical consultations for other veterinarians as well as follow-up visits postoperatively to help ensure the desired surgical outcome and optimal benefits for your pet.

Dr. Flynn (Retired)

D.V.M.

Dr. John Flynn has been practicing at Frederick Veterinary Center LLC for over 25 years. He received his D.V.M. degree from Ontario Veterinary College in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. Before coming to Frederick, Dr. Flynn was in rural mixed veterinary practice in Tranquility, New Jersey and then in Large Animal practice in Union Springs, Upstate New York.

Kathy

Practice Manager/Receptionist

Kathy joined FVC in August 2023 as a part-time receptionist. She is a long time Frederick City resident but was raised in the Florida Keys. She loves spending time with her rescued Doberman “Elton”, friends and family. When not working she enjoys biking, hiking and spending time on the water kayaking or canoeing.

Karen

Receptionist

Karen is a retired from massage therapy of 12 years.

She enjoyed helping people but is ready for new adventures in a different career field. She joined the FVC team in January 2024. Karen loves animals and has had many different kinds over the years. Everything from fish, ferrets, cats, and dogs. Currently my “shadow” is my 17yr Silky Terrier named Biscuit. I rescued him from the Carroll County Humane Society when he was two years old. When I’m not training for a long-distance race I enjoy traveling with my husband and Biscuit.

Emily

vet assistants

Emily was born in Texas but grew up in Urbana and has been working in the animal industry since 2016. She is now currently enrolled in Penn Foster Vet Tech program to become a certified Vet Tech. She has a 4-year-old Pitbull, Basset hound mix named Cheddar that is her best Friend. When she is not working, you can catch her watching any NHL game that is on #GoCap!

Aleah

vet assistants

Aleah is an aspiring veterinarian with a passion for animal care. Over the years, she has owned a variety of pets, including, rabbits, cats and birds. She currently shares her home with three beloved rescued cats, Raja, Tsunade and Chow Maine. When she’s not caring for animals, Aleah enjoys traveling to new states and different countries, exploring different cultures, foods and landscapes.