Dr. Baxter joined VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital in September of 1995. She attended high school in Oxon Hill, MD and received her Bachelor of Science from the University of Maryland-College Park. After college graduation, she moved to Blacksburg, VA, to attend the Virginia/Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine where she earned a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Baxter lives with her two Boston Terriers, Monty and Nigel. In her spare time, she is an avid scuba diver and underwater photographer who enjoys traveling, hiking and cooking. She volunteers as a diver at the National Aquarium in Baltimore, MD.

Doctor Baxter is one of our generalists and sees regular appointments. She also performs laparoscopic procedures, including spay and tissue biopsy.