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Dr. Rieko Miura Tran
Dr. Tran was born and raised in Hokkaido, Japan. After graduating from Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine in 1994, she moved to the United States.
Dr. Tran furthered her education at North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine before moving to Virginia.
Her experience ranges from preventative medicine to emergency medicine, focusing on patients' quality of life. She specializes in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine and integrates Eastern and Western treatment to help heal her patients.
Dr. Tran is a member of American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association (AHVMA), American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), Collage of Integrative Veterinary Therapies (CIVT), Veterinary Botanical Medical Association (VBMA), and American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture (AAVA).
Dr. Tran resides in Northern Virginia with her family and a rescued French Bulldog named Geoffrey. She enjoys Yoga and watching movies in her spare time.
Michelle (Lead Assistant)
Michelle has been in the veterinary field for more than 10 years.
She had cared for many dogs and cats in kennels, and volunteered in a humane society before being a part of Pearl Vet Team. She is an oldest of four siblings; while she helps her younger family members, she also cares for her dog, Venus, and a newly adopted three-legged cat, Sphinx.
Julie (Part-time Office Manager)
Julie is back to PVH after taking off a few years for her youngest child! She was previously a veterinary assistant, as some of you may recall, and is now our office manager handling internal affairs as well as client communications. Her years of experience in management in small business makes her a great asset to our team.
She is the proud mom of 3 two-legged children & a four-legged fur baby. In her spare time she likes to go on date nights with her husband, watch her kids play the sports that they love, have family game nights, and read.
Becky (Part-time Veterinary Assistant)
Becky has many years of experience with animals in a personal and professional setting. She grew up with dogs, horses, and Watsui cattle on a farm. She received a Certificate in Veterinary Assisting with emphasis in exotic animals, at the Florida International Teaching Zoo.
Becky found a dream job at a Metro Richmond zoo this Spring, so you may not see her as often at PVH. But she will be popping in from time to time to continue expanding her knowledge in the veterinary field.
Becky lives with two sons, and a dog named Apollo. She enjoys family travel, hosting a family podcast, professional pet sitting/dog walking, and mountain hiking. Her recent expedition was to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro!
Kaylee (Veterinary Student)
Kaylee has been a part of the Pearl Vet family since 2017. She graduated from Guilford College in Greensboro, North Carolina with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Health Science and a minor in Business. In her free time, she enjoys hiking with her dogs, paddleboarding, playing volleyball, and reading. Kaylee is currently attending the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in the class of 2026. Her current interests are small animal urgent care or emergency medicine.
Diana (Veterinary Student)
Diana is originally from Queens, New York, and grew up in Alexandria, Virginia. She earned her bachelor's degree in Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise from Virginia Tech. Diana is a second year veterinary student at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine to pursue her passion to be a veterinarian (Class of '26). Her most recent adventure was a trip to Africa as a part of veterinary clinical rotations, where she was chased by a wild buffalo! Between her busy schedule, she likes to cuddle with her sassy calico cat, Puchis. She loves traveling and hiking in national parks.
Ella (Veterinary Student)
Ella graduated from Virginia Tech with a Bachelor of Science in Animal and Poultry Sciences and a minor in Spanish. During this time, she rode competitively for the Polo Club at Virginia Tech and worked in the Applied Animal Behavior and Welfare Lab. Ella is a student at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine in the class of 2028. In her free time, she enjoys hiking with her two labradors, horseback riding, and spending time with family.