Dr. Virginia LaMon

Virginia LaMon, DVM

Virginia LaMon, DVM

VETERINARIAN

Education & Trainings

  • Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, 2013

  • University of Minnesota Master of Public Health

Professional Memberships

  • AVMA

Publications

Soto E, LaMon V, Griffin M, Keirstead N, Beierschmitt A, Palmour R. Phenotypic and genotypic characterization of Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates recovered from nonhuman primates. J Wildl Dis. 2012;48:603–11. doi: 10.7589/0090-3558-48.3.603.

Dr. Virginia LaMon graduated from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2013. She completed her clinical year at Auburn University and has a Master of Public Health degree from the University of Minnesota. She has a special interest in zoonotic diseases and epidemiology.

Dr. LaMon lives in Northeast Florida with her three cats and two dogs. She joined Chewy after seven years in general practice.

Recent Articles

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
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Virginia LaMon, DVM

The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is a friendly, outgoing, and loyal breed that originated as a farm dog in Ireland. According to the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Club of America (SCWTCA), these terriers...

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
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Virginia LaMon, DVM

The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is most well-known for their role as a hunting bird dog. The Griff, as they’re sometimes called, are smart dogs that desire to please their family. They were bred in The...

American Eskimo Dog
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Virginia LaMon, DVM

The American Eskimo Dog, or Eskie for short, is recognizable by his striking white or cream double coat. This breed, once known as the American Spitz, comes in three sizes: toy, miniature, and standard....

West Highland White Terrier (Westie)
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Virginia LaMon, DVM

The West Highland White Terrier, commonly called the Westie, is a fun, friendly, and confident breed that will entertain his owners for hours. This distinctive little white terrier stands 10–11 inches...

Schipperke
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Virginia LaMon, DVM

The Schipperke is an affectionate little dog that originated in 1600s Belgium. They worked as watchdogs and rodent hunters on barges, which led to the name Schipperke, meaning “little captain” in Flemish....

Australian Kelpie
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Virginia LaMon, DVM

The Australian Kelpie is an intelligent and active breed. Imported from Scotland to Australia in the late 19th century, Kelpie dogs served as sheep herders. While there were once rumors that the breed...