About Us

About Us: ABBEY ANIMAL HOSPITAL is a full-service veterinary medical facility, located in VIRGINIA BEACH, VA . The professional and courteous staff at ABBEY ANIMAL HOSPITAL seek to provide the best possible medical care, surgical care and dental care for their highly-valued patients. We are committed to promoting responsible pet ownership, preventative health care and health-related educational opportunities for our clients. ABBEY ANIMAL HOSPITAL strives to offer excellence in veterinary care to VIRGINIA BEACH, VA and surrounding areas. Please take a moment to contact us today, to learn more about our veterinary practice and to find out more information about how ABBEY ANIMAL HOSPITAL can serve the needs of you and your cherished pet.

• Reception Area

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  Receptionist Happy to be working.

  

• Reception Area

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  Kid friendly reception area.

  

• Reception Area

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• Doggie DayCare

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• Doggie DayCare

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  Romper Room!!!

  

• Doggie Daycare

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  All Boarding and Doggie Day Care is Veterinary Supervised. We can take care of any medical needs your pet may need while at Staying at Abbey Animal Hospital.

  

• Pet Pharmacy

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  We have a great pet pharmacy that we offer a variety of different products.

  

• Pet Pharmacy

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  We offer a variety of joint supplements to help lubricate joints of older pets and help them feel young again.

  

• Pet Pharmacy

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  Pet's have teeth too. Maintaining dental higiene keeps your pet healthy and happy. Check out our many Dental products.

  

• Pet Pharmacy

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  We offer a variety of behavior products and Dr. Knopp also offers Behavior consultations to help modify disruptive and destructive behavior.

  

• Grooming

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  Christina Hard at work.

  

• Lab Area

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  Abbey Animal hospital does many in house blood diagnostics.

  

• Surgery Area

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  Abbey Animal hospital offers laser surgery and prides itself with keeping up-to-date with the lastest technology.

  

• Surgery Area

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  Dr. Knopp in Surgery.

  

• Surgery Area

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• Treatment area

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• Professional Dental Cleaning

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  Regular professional cleaning is important to maintain your pet's teeth. We use modern and safe ultrasound to clean each tooth thoroughly - above and below the gum line. Dental technicians polish teeth to create a smooth, lustrous tooth surface more resistant to plaque buildup. Fluoride treatments help strengthen enamel and reduce tooth sensitivity. Advanced dental care is available, including root canals, caps AND Digital X-ray.

  

• Vicky

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  Vicky started working here in December 2007. She has been working with animals for many years and loves it. Around here she is also known as the "Dog Whisperer". She wins the hearts of dogs and cats who have a history of aggressive behavior. She has an 18 year old cat named Mischief, and 4 turtles named Rosa, Pecan, Chester and Simon. View

  

• Megan

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  Megan has been working here since November 2008. She loves animals alot. She has 6 animals and 2 kids (Quite a zoo). She has 2 dogs, Eve (a 1.5 year old pitbull) Bear (a 10.5 year old lab/chow mix). She also has 3 cats, Hurcules, Mischief Mr. Beez (former resident of Abbey Animal Hospital). She enjoys spending time with her 9 yr old son 6 yr old daughter and husband of 11 years. View

  

• Dr. Robin Knopp

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  Dr.Knopp is a native of Virginia. He completed his undergraduate education at Virginia Tech and received his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Tennessee. Dr.Knopp's family includes his wife Kathy and 3 children: Allison, Christopher and Mark as well as a house full of pets. Dr.Knopp never stops learning. He makes a point of regularly attending continuing education courses to bring his clients and patients the most up-to-date medicine available. Dr. Knopp and Kathy have owned and operated Abbey Animal Hospital since 1994, a year after their youngest was born. Besides their children they share their home with a multiple of pets which include: 1 African Grey, 4 dogs, 2 cats and many exotic pets. Dr. Knopp Kathy also participate in the YFU foreign exchange student program. They have been participating in this program for since 2000 and so have lots of extra children in Europe. View

  

• Kathy Knopp

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  Kathy has been married to Dr. Knopp Since 1983. Kathy graduated from University of Maryland with a Bachelors Degree in Animal Science. She always wanted to be a Veterinarian so being here at Abbey Animal Hospital is the next best thing. Kathy is currently attending NVCC to obtain her Veterinary Technicians degree. She is looking forward to graduating in June 2009. She is a very busy women having a full time family, full work load, and attending school full time. View

  

• Diana

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  My name is Diana, and I have lived in Virginia most of my life. I've worked here at Abbey Animal Hospital since October 2000. I have 1 male and 1 female fawn pugs named Herbie and Lady. I also have a flame point Himalayan named Spencer. I have 2 sons Ronnie, and Andrew and a step daughter Kalie. View

  

• Amanda LVT

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  My name is Amanda Moshier and I am a veterinary technician. I have an Associate in Science from TCC and I graduated from Veterinary Technician School at NOVA in Fall 2005. I have been a part of the Abbey family since January 2000 and plan to pitch camp here for a long time. I've always had the desire to be around animals and I have decided to make a career out of it. I have been happily married to my loving husband John since January 1999. We have 2 dogs (Djorna Delilah), 2 cats (Callie Milton), a horse, an iguana (Nesta), and oodles of fish. I also have 1 two legged child named Taylor. View

  

• Alli

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  Alli has Been With Abbey Animal Hospital since July 2004 She has 2 dog- toy poodle, Noel Amidala a terrior mix, Bevo. She also has 2 cats: a korat mix named Stormie and a Bengal named Damon Vader. Although born in Binghampton, NY, she spent most of her life here in Virginia Beach. She is currently attending TCC to further her education. View

  

• Chelsea

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  Chelsea joined the Abbey Animal Hospital team in April 2008. She comes to us with a bachelors degree in Animal Science from VA Tech, and has previous experience working in large animal veterinary clinics. She currently owns 2 boxers, Logan Piper, as well as a horse named Puddles. View

  

• Chris

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  Chris currently attends Virginia Tech and starts vet school in the fall. He has had a love for animals his whole life and has always wanted to become a vet. He currently owns a snake, Xena. View

  

• Desiree

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  Desiree comes to us with many years of experience in the vet assistant world. She loves animals and is very knowledgeable about them. She has 2 pitbulls, Zeus Remy, as well as 3 bengal cats, Hana, Divi, Kau'i and loves all animals. She has been with us since January 2009 View

  

• Melissa

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  Melissa has been with us since May 2007. She moved here from Northern Virginia. She loves all animals, especially dogs. Her husband and her, married in June 2008, currently own 2 dogs, Naddie (pitbull mix), and Spaz (poodle mix), and a snake, Slimey (albino grey banded king snake). She enjoys spending her free time with her friends and family, or going to the beach. She hopes to be here at Abbey for a long time. View

  

• Courtney

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  Courtney has been with us since March of 2008. She has a 5 year old son named Hayden who occupies her extra time. She also has a Labrador Retriever named Lucas and a cat named Cinnamon. You will also notice her in the back as she is currently attending TCC and Northern Virginia Communtiy College to become a licensed veterinary technician. View