DR. ERIC CRYAN (OWNER / CHIEF VETERINARIAN)
NoVa Mobile Vet’s founder, Dr. Eric Cryan is a devoted animal lover that will treat each and every pet as if he were their loving and dedicated owner. Dr. Cryan specializes in using direct, effective, compassionate communication to help calm the frazzled nerves of both patient and owner. By combining his technique with his mobile veterinary clinic, Dr. Cryan is now able to provide exceptional pet care to critters in need!
Since 1979 Dr. Cryan has called Virginia home and is a proud product of the local school system (Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology Graduating Class of 1993). His education continued at the University of Virginia where his insatiable curiosity led him to major in biology and minor in history. After graduation he began working toward a Masters in Veterinary Biology at University College Dublin in Ireland and ended that year with first class honors in Applied Medical Biophysics. After relocating back to the states, the Doctor earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine (VMRCVM) in Blacksburg, Virginia, a unique school that is partnered with both Virginia Tech and the University of Maryland.
Dr. Cryan began practicing clinical medicine immediately after his 2002 graduation from VMRCVM. He initially worked at Greenwich Animal Hospital in Connecticut and eventually returned to Northern Virginia to work at a small animal hospital in Mclean, Virginia until launching NoVa Mobile Vet in the summer of 2011.
NoVa Mobile Vet, PLLC allows Dr. Cryan to focus his efforts and energy on delivering premier veterinary care right to the front doors of his neighbors in Northern Virginia. Thanks to his mobile pet care hospital, the Doctor will provide exceptional animal care to his customers, regardless of whether they speak, bark, meow or purr.
Dr. Cryan shares his home in Springfield with his high school sweetheart and beloved wife Alicia, their young son and two daughters. In addition, Dr. Cryan has a rescue dog named Loki and three cats named Mittens, Tina, and Tiger Augustus.
Dr. Patricia Bright
Like many veterinarians, I chose to go to veterinary school because I was passionate about helping animals. I knew euthanasia was part of veterinary medicine, but I never imagined it would become such a meaningful aspect of my work. My first job was as a small animal and exotics veterinarian. I cared for dogs and cats, as well as ferrets, rats, rabbits, birds, reptiles, chickens, and more. I loved working with all of these species, but many have relatively short life spans. Euthanasia was one of the hardest, and most profound, parts of my job. I came to understand how deeply painful it is to lose a family member, regardless of their species.
In my personal life, I have adopted many senior and special-needs dogs over the years. They filled our home with love and joy, but their time with us was never long enough. Saying goodbye never gets easier, but each goodbye reinforced what I have come to believe: it is truly a privilege to be able to ease an animal’s suffering while supporting their family through one of life’s most difficult moments.
Robert Maestri
Practice Manager
Robert brings over 13 years of experience in the veterinary field to NOVA Mobile Vet. His journey began in 2012 as a veterinary assistant at McLean Animal Hospital, where his passion for supporting pets and their families quickly grew. Over the years, Robert has gained extensive experience in general practice, always prioritizing attentive, high-quality care for every patient.
In July 2025, Robert joined the amazing NOVA Mobile Vet team as Practice Manager, where he is dedicated to ensuring both clients and their pets receive the best possible experience. His leadership, compassion, and commitment to excellence make him a valuable part of the team.
Outside of work, Robert enjoys exploring the outdoors with his beloved Pittie, Mama, and spending time at home with his cat, Little Boy.
Amanda
Senior Client Care Coordinator
Amanda has been working in the veterinary field for 10 years. Starting in critical care in Boston Massachusetts, she then spent multiple years at a specialty hospital for exotic animal medicine and rescue care. She joined the NOVA mobile team in September of 2020. When Amanda is not at work she loves to read and sew as well as watch Pittsburgh Penguins hockey. Amanda also loves spending time with her hedgehog “Bella”, her gecko “Porg”, her rats “Mando” and “Grogu”, and her cat “Maizie”.
Judith Tesalona
Veterinarian Assistant
Judith, after many years of reception work in different fields finally found her place in veterinary medicine 8 years ago. She started as a veterinary assistant in College Park, MD and found her way through different practices until she found her place with Nova Mobile Vet in August 2024 after getting married. Judith is trained in general practice, anesthesia, dentistry and some exotic care. When not on the clock she loves to hike, relax with her cat Frankie, turtle Smith, and her (as she describes as “[her] third child”) husband Manny.