Our Tidewater Team

Presently owned by Doctors Michael Parks and Chris Runde, Tidewater Veterinary Hospital was founded in 1958 by Doctors Henry Virts and Clarence Little to provide quality and affordable healthcare to all creatures large and small in the Tidewater area. Through the years the hospital has grown and expanded its professional services, but still provides the same compassionate care that made it special in 1958. Our entire healthcare team is committed to providing personal attention to the special concerns of each individual pet owner.

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TEAM TIDEWATER VETERINARIANS diagnose and treat small and large animals who are sick, injured, or need routine care.  The veterinarian owners, Dr. Parks and Dr. Runde, are the medical directors of the veterinary team.  

Owner Veterinarians

Associate Veterinarians

TEAM TIDEWATER STAFF

Vet Techs support veterinarians with the versatile and dynamic care of the patients and communication with the clients.  

Veterinary Technicians

Client-Care Coordinators focus on the excellent service and communication from beginning to end of the client experience.  A great place to first reach out for help is staff@tidewatervethosp.com.

Client-Care Coordinators

Veterinary Pharmacy Technicians specialize in medication, include refills,  and inventory to support the needs of our patients.  You can reach out to pharmacy team members at Rx@tidewatervethosp.com.

Veterinary Pharmacy Technicians 

Surgery and Field Coordinators specialize in the excellent service and communication of surgery and farm call appointments.  From schedule to payment, please contact our specialists at surgery@tidewatervethosp.com.

Surgery and Field Coordinators

Practice Manager Lexa promotes excellence and ensures the veterinary technician staff schedule and training, team meetings, medical equipment, patient flow of the hospital, fleet of automobiles, and creating a healthy, inviting environment for both humans and animals.   

Practice Manager Lexa

Practice Manager Alex champions the compassionate partnering with our clients for the best care of our patients, oversees the client accounts and communication, doctor and patient schedule, office equipment and duties, display of required licensing and signs, oversees the management of the overall client experience, compliance, resolutions to any concern, and creating a healthy, inviting environment for both humans and animals.  

Practice Manager Alex

The Inventory Manager handles the product receivable and payable and its distribution, working closely with Team Pharmacy, doctors and the Practice Manager, to ensure the excellence of inventory details necessary for streamlined client services and patient care. 

Inventory Manager

The Manager of our Client Accounts specialize in the accurate details of contact, pet, and financial information.  Confidential, compassionate, and friendly, our professional account team specializes in the communication and assistance with any concerns or questions regarding estimates, invoices, payment methods, and effectively helping to keep our fees down with efficient business operations. 

Client-Accounts Manager

The Hospital Administrator serves the outstanding patient and client care indirectly by supporting the owners, doctors and staff with professional payroll, benefits, contracts, bookkeeping, and a focus on strategic opportunities for both the employees and the business. 

Hospital Administrator