Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Verna grew up in Ocean City, Maryland.  Divorced with no children, Verna considers her cats her family and children.  She has owned large dogs most of her adult life, but for now is enjoying the company of her cats.  She moved from Richmond to DC 6 years ago, bringing with her 14 years of veterinary experience.  While working in Richmond, she had the opportunity to assist with exams, surgical procedures, discharges, front desk duties, inventory, food orders and lots of cleaning.  Currently though, she says she is very content helping clients at the front desk here at Dupont.  Her interests include watching sports, reading, and pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Computer Programming.  She has recently decided to take up photography as a hobby, and plans to take advantage of living in DC – giving her lots of pictures to frame!

Lady Dane Figueroa Edidi- called the “Cat Whisperer” by his friends and family has worked in the Dupont Area for over 4 years. A Cuban, Nigerian, Native American man woman, Dane was born and raised in Baltimore and realized his connection to the arts and helping community at a young age. Graduating from the Baltimore School for the Arts in 2001, he made the journey to DC to pursue a degree in music at the Catholic University of America. After working at Lambda Rising between his junior and senior years, he decided to make DC his home and has been living here ever since. While obtaining his degree, he decided to work at Mimis to allot time to also pursue a career in theatre. Leaving Mimis for the stability and community that Dupont Vet Clinic could provide, Dane has been fortunate enough to walk in both worlds. A Historian, Spiritualist and Tarot Consultant, Dane finds solace in the comfort and compassion that Veterinary medicine provides. A cabaret artist at heart and teacher of Afro Cuban Orisha Dance at Mama Sitas, when he is not using his psyche powers to help the clientele of Dupont, he is singing and dancing his way around DC.

Erick is originally from El Salvador where he was a registered human nurse, laboratory technician, and phlebotomist for 6 years.  After moving to the United States, he began a career as a veterinary technician working in general practice and 24 hour emergency care.  He has been with Dupont Veterinary Clinic since November of 2001.  At home, he has an Occi cat named “Pequitas” (little freckles) and a Maine Coon mix “Kirita” who let's him floss her teeth every morning.  His hobby is usually working 7 days a week, but also loves to dance.

Leslie graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park in 2008

with a major in Animal Science.  She joined Dupont Vet Clinic in the summer of 2008 and is planning on applying to veterinary school at some point.  She is currently settling into her new apartment in the district, where she can enjoy the city life along with a shorter commute. Her hobbies include spending time with family, friends, and animals of all shapes and sizes. While at work, she enjoys giving ear scratches and belly rubs to all the animals here.