
About Us

We are a partnership of working Veterinarians who own and operate high quality animal hospitals in the Greater Washington, D.C. metro area. Calling on our experiences as owners of one doctor practices to multi-million dollar referral centers, we pride ourselves in our commitment and conviction to high standards. We are excited to welcome new locations to our family of hospitals!
Our Partners

Frank Banesse
COO
Frank Banesse
COO
Frank Banesse graduated from North Carolina State University in 1989 with a B.A. in Business Management/Finance. A 20 year veteran of the Animal Health industry he began his career with Fort Dodge Animal Health as a Territory Representative in central North Carolina. From there he assumed leadership roles at Animal Health Distributorships with responsibilities from New York to Florida.
As the Animal Health industry changed, his areas of focus expanded to include roles as a Corporate Trainer, Small Business Advisor, Tax Strategist, and Business Process Workflow Consultant. Team Building, Culture Development, Contract Negotiation, Start-up, Acquisitions, C-Suite Interaction, P & L Responsibility, and OSHA Hospital Certification are also areas of experience.

Adam Ainspan
DVM | Partner
Adam Ainspan
DVM | Partner
Dr. Adam Ainspan graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine in 1989. He completed an internship in companion animal medicine and surgery at Monroe Veterinary Associates in Rochester, New York in 1990.
Dr. Ainspan has practiced companion animal medicine and surgery in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area since 1990. After the acquisition of multiple animal hospitals in Virginia and New York, Dr. Ainspan co-founded Venture Veterinary Solutions.

Jay H. Margolis
DVM | Partner
Jay H. Margolis
DVM | Partner
Dr. Jay Margolis graduated from the University Of Tennessee College Of Veterinary Medicine in 1989. He completed an internship in companion animal medicine and surgery at the Veterinary Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in 1990.
Dr. Margolis practiced companion animal medicine and surgery in Pennsylvania until founding Northern Virginia Veterinary Associates with Dr. Adam Ainspan in 1992. After the acquisition of multiple animal hospitals in Virginia and New York, Dr. Margolis co-founded Venture Veterinary Solutions.

Martin J. Tohill
DVM | Partner
Martin J. Tohill
DVM | Partner
Dr. Martin Tohill graduated in 1989 from the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary medicine. He has practiced in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area since 1990. Martin has a unique passion for medicine, surgery and ultrasound specifically and veterinary medicine generally.
As the Chief Medical Officer of Venture Veterinary Solutions, Martin guides the professional staff in new medical protocols, novel surgical techniques and state of the art patient care. From a business perspective, Martin gives input on inventory management design and implementation as well as profitability advice on protocols and techniques.

Susan S. Christopher
DVM | Partner
Susan S. Christopher
DVM | Partner
Dr. Susan Christopher, originally from Signal Mountain, is a 1996 graduate of the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. She has practiced companion animal medicine and surgery in Virginia and New York.
While in the Virginia/D.C. area – her patients included Spot, Willie, and Barney of White House fame.