Forest Hill, MD

Meet the Team of Rock Spring Veterinary Clinic

Meet the Veterinarians & Team of Rock Spring Veterinary Clinic! We’re pleased to provide exceptional vet care for your pets!

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PRACTICE OWNERS

DR. JULIE SCACCIA

Dr. Julie Scaccia is one of the owners of Rock Spring Veterinary Clinic. She is a graduate of the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Scaccia has practiced veterinary medicine in Georgia, Virginia, and Florida. After spending time in Florida, she realized she missed seasons, cool weather, and the other benefits of the northeast and was led to Maryland to fulfill her dream of practice ownership. While proficient in all areas of veterinary medicine, Dr. Scaccia’s areas of special interest include internal medicine, surgery, ultrasonography, oncology, and small mammal (ferrets, rabbits, rodents, sugar gliders, hedgehogs, chinchillas, guinea pigs) and reptile medicine. Dr. Scaccia remains committed to an exceptional standard of care, personal relationships, and individualized medical care for your pets. She continuously pursues opportunities in continuing education and ways to exceed client expectations. She is honored to be leading the team of Rock Spring Veterinary Clinic.

DR. ROSALIE GIBSON

Dr. Rosalie Gibson is one of the owners of Rock Spring Veterinary Clinic. Dr. Gibson attended Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and completed her clinical year at Purdue University. She is originally from Chicago, where she developed her passion for animals and medicine. In pursuit of milder winters, she moved to the East Coast, where she has practiced since veterinary graduation. Dr. Gibson’s veterinary medicine skills are well-rounded and complete, and she continuously practices high-quality care in all aspects. Her areas of special interest include feline medicine, ultrasonography, soft tissue surgery, small mammal medicine (rodents), and client education. Dr. Gibson is committed to excellence in all aspects of care and developing personal client relations. She is honored to be leading Rock Spring Veterinary Clinic.

ASSOCIATE VETERINARIAN

DR. MATTHEW HEFLIN

Dr. Heflin is a Bel Air native and began working at Rock Spring Veterinary Clinic in 2018. He graduated from the University of Minnesota School of Veterinary Medicine in 2003. Dr. Heflin is a skilled and experienced general surgeon and welcomes small mammal and reptile pets in addition to seeing dogs and cats. He works closely with clients to develop individualized health care plans for their pets, from first wellness visits to end-of-life care and everything in between. His wife is also a local veterinarian, and together they have 2 children, 1 dog, and 3 cats.

CLIENT CARE REPRESENTATIVES

Alaina

Alaina joined our team in the spring of 2023. She is a California native who moved with her family to Maryland in 2019. She is a valued member of our team who is always there to greet our clients with a friendly smile. She comes to us with 6 years of client care experience, including managing a popular pet store. Her favorite part of her day at RSVC is interacting with pet parents to make their experience the best it can be. In her spare time, she enjoys volunteering with animal shelters and spending time with her family. She loves hiking and any activities she can do with her two dogs, Zoe and Terra, and her adorable rabbit, Sgt. Chubbs.

RACHEL

Rachel is a Harford County native and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Salisbury University. She has been an essential member of the RSVC team for 5 years. Her favorite thing about her job is seeing all the different kinds of animals that walk through our doors and being an integral part of providing great client care. She also manages the ordering and inventory of our prescription diets to ensure our patients have access to the best nutrition to meet their special dietary needs. Rachel is a newlywed to husband Dominic. She has 2 dogs, Luna and Mira; and one cat, Simon, a Maine coon mix. In her spare time, she loves to bake sweets for friends and colleagues.

REGISTERED VETERINARY TECHNICIANS

MICHELLE

Michelle has been a valuable asset at Rock Spring Veterinary Clinic for 3.5 years. Michelle has a Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Medical Technology from Wilson College and became a Registered Veterinary Technician in 2009. She has been working in veterinary hospitals since 2003 and cannot see doing anything else! Her special interests are in anesthesia, dentistry, surgical nursing, and radiology. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband, 3 children, and golden retriever, Kirby.

MEG

Meg has been part of the Rock Spring Veterinary Clinic team for 11 years. She has a bachelor’s degree in biology and psychology, as well as a master’s degree in education. In her free time, Meg is a frisbee enthusiast and loves to spend time with her dog Simon and her two cats, Louis and Stanley.

LARA

Lara has worked part-time for RSVC since 2021. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from James Madison University in Modern Foreign Languages with a minor in Biology; and an Associate of Applied Science degree in Veterinary Technology from Blue Ridge Community College. She is dually licensed in Virginia and Maryland as an LVT/RVT. Her veterinary passions are client education, nursing care, and laboratory sciences. In her free time, she loves traveling with her husband Joe and their 2 children; taking part in equestrian competitions with her Arabian horse, Xander; and volunteer work finding homes for retired racing greyhounds. Her family also includes dogs – Scout (a greyhound), Holly (a bluetick hound mix); and two guinea pigs (Sprite and Pepsi).

VETERINARY ASSISTANTS

ALEX

Alex has been a valued team member at RSVC since 2017. He loves working closely with our veterinarians on behavior cases as well as with exotic pets, such as small mammals and reptiles. He has many pets at home to include a tarantula, guinea pigs, hermit crabs and 4 dogs. He is currently training and showing his standard poodle puppy, Kuzco, in obedience and confirmation. In his spare time, he enjoys hiking and playing video games.

LAUREN

Lauren has been a valued veterinary assistant with RSVC since 2020. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Towson University and is currently enrolled in the Penn Foster Veterinary Technology program with a goal to become a Veterinary Technician Specialist in animal behavior. She enjoys interacting with pets that need a little more help with being confident at the vet and performing laboratory tests. Her hobbies include hiking and working with her 2 border collies, Maezie and Finnley.

TAELOR

Taelor has worked in Veterinary medicine for the past 3 years and is a valued part-time member of the RSVC team. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biology with a minor in Spanish from Frostburg University. She grew up in Glenn Burnie and came to Harford County in 2005. At work, she loves learning new skills every day and has a special interest in pharmacology. In her spare time, her hobbies include playing video games; watching anime; and trying new local restaurants. Taelor has 2 cats, Anna and Mufasa.

Tiffany

RSVC is pleased to have welcomed Tiffany as a member of our team during the summer of 2023. She is currently attending the Community College of Baltimore County, pursuing her Associate of Applied Science degree in Veterinary Technology. She is enjoying learning about the many types of animals we serve at RSVC! In her spare time she enjoys reading, cooking shows, and spending time with her two dogs; Ryder (a lab/border collie mix), Legend (a pitbull/husky mix), and her hamster – Deebo. Tiffany also enjoys learning foreign languages and speaks Spanish, as well as some ASL. She one day hopes to have a farm where she can use her veterinary skills to provide care for large animals that hold a special place in her heart.