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A graduate of Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, Melinda

Freckleton, DVM, is the founder and owner of Firestar Veterinary Services, LLC, in Catlett, Virginia. In addition to more than 15 years of work in equine practices, Freckleton has experience in small animal medicine, so she understands both the barn and the kennel. She enjoys riding and competing in dressage and taking care of her dogs, cats and horses on her farm.