Gloucester Veterinary Hospital, Ltd., in Gloucester recently added a veterinarian as an associate to the staff.

Dr. Emily Wayne joins the four partners in the practice: Drs. Robert H. George, Jacque Schuder, Samantha Hendrix and Amy D. Perkins. They are assisted by 20 full- and part-time workers.

Wayne treats dogs, cats and exotic pets such as birds, snakes and reptiles. She began working full-time at Gloucester Veterinary Hospital in June and also works occasionally at the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center in Virginia Beach.

She handles routine or wellness exams, gives vaccinations and does many surgical procedures. Also, she provides advice on animal nutrition and pet behavior.

Wayne said she has been interested in animals and sciences for many years. Her career path was influenced, in part, by an uncle who is a veterinarian.

This is her first full-time job, having graduated with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in May from North Caroli...