Meet Our Team
Meet the Alexandria Animal Hospital of Fort Hunt team. Get to know more about the team behind your pet’s experience. We’re excited to see you and your pet!
Get to know our veterinary team!
We are solely dedicated to your pet’s care! We look forward to getting to know you, and we hope you’ll take the time to scroll down and get to know us.
Dr. Ashley Rasys-Bode
DVM
Dr. Ashley Rasys-Bode graduated from the University of Georgia in 2022 with her doctorate in Veterinary Medicine and Cellular Biology. Before joining Alexandria Animal Hospital of Fort Hunt, Dr. Rasys-Bode was a research fellow at the National Eye Institute studying genetic disorders that affect the eyes of both humans and animals. She is passionate about advancing veterinary medicine and caring for our furry companion animals. In her free time, Dr. Rasys enjoys hiking, spending time outdoors, and chilling with friends and their animals.
Emilio Belen
Practice Manager
Emilio Belen is an accomplished Practice Manager with a strong track record in leading veterinary teams, optimizing clinic operations, and delivering outstanding client service. With a strategic mindset and a compassionate leadership style, Emilio ensures that both staff and clients experience a well-organized, efficient, and supportive environment. He brings expertise in team management, financial oversight, scheduling, compliance, and workflow optimization, all while fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence in patient care. Emilio is deeply committed to the well-being of animals and the success of his practice, consistently driving improvements that benefit the entire veterinary community.
Nina Boyle
Veterinary Assistant
Nina is a compassionate and skilled Veterinary Assistant with a lifelong love for animals. She holds a bachelor’s degree in wildlife photojournalism with a minor in environmental science and is currently working toward her veterinary technician license. Though not originally from Virginia, Nina is excited to finally call it home.
Outside of the clinic, Nina enjoys wildlife photography (her favorite excuse to spend time with animals and call it “art”). When she’s not behind the camera or at work, she’s often outdoors, helping on her family’s farm, or spending time with her cat, Fern — who, if you ask her, is really in charge — and the people she loves.
Pedro Guzman
Veterinary Assistant
Pedro Guzman is a dedicated Veterinary Assistant with a calm, compassionate approach to patient care. Skilled in supporting exams, surgeries, and daily treatments, he’s committed to making both pets and their people feel at ease. Known around the clinic as a bit of a “dog whisperer”, Pedro is a lifelong learner with interests ranging from law and medicine to philosophy and technology.
Jessie Santiago
Veterinary Assistant
Jessie is a compassionate and detail-oriented Veterinary Assistant with over eight years of experience in small animal care. She is passionate about supporting pets and their people and works to create a calm, reassuring experience for every visit. Jessie’s strong interest in pathology has inspired her to continue her education as she grows within the veterinary field.
Kaylee Rodriquez
Veterinary Assistant
Kaylee is a compassionate and dedicated Veterinary Assistant and a recent Virginia Tech graduate with a degree in Animal and Poultry Sciences. She shares her home with two dogs and 10 chickens, and she’s working toward her goal of becoming a veterinarian with a focus on companion animal general practice. Along the way, Dr. Rasys has been an incredible mentor, guiding her path in veterinary medicine.
Fun fact: Kaylee once performed a blood draw on a lion! Even though she’s only been with the clinic for a few months, she already feels like part of the family.