Our Staff

Practice Owner

Carolyn S. Kutzer , D.V.M.

Dr. K. came to the area and to Freed Veterinary Hospital in 1993 after graduating from Ohio State University. While she enjoys the time she spends interacting with the clients and their pets, the best part of any day is being able to see that the things she and her team does help make the human-animal bond better for them. Her areas of interest include endocrinology, pain management and rehab, and surgery.
Down time usually involves family time with her husband of many years and her daughter, Emily, as well as the current menagerie. That includes her 2 meatheaded (but very wonderful) yellow labs, Dixie and Twinkle, her much too busy wirehair dachshund, Murphy, a solid gray cat named Patches,a blue tongue skink (Scales), Rainbow the Betta fish, and Pinky the hermit crab.
She enjoys volunteering her time for different events and programs involving Therapy Dogs (all 3 dogs are tested and certified through Therapy Dogs, International) and kids. She is very active in the school PTA. The rest of the time involves reading, beading socializing with friends or working in her yard.

Veterinarians

Dr. Angela J. Bross , D.V.M., C.V.A. (Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist)
Dr. John D. Freed , D.V.M.

Dr. Freed Grew up in Clearspring, Maryland in a town of 300 people. His grandparents were dairy farmers. His love for animals made him strive to become a veterinarian. He went to school at Lynchburg College where he earned his bachelor's degree, then to Michigan State University where he earned his doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. He has been with the hospital since day 1, back on August 6th, 1973 he opened up Freed Veterinary Hospital. He is married to his wife Tyra, has two daughters, Jennifer and Laura, and one son, Stephen. Both of his daughters graduated from St. Andrews Episcopal School and Hampton Roads Academy, where Jennifer went to and graduated from Mary Washington College. Laura went to and graduated from Virginia Tech. When he is not working at the hospital he likes to spend time with his family, go fly fishing, travel around the world, and play golf. He has one dog at home, Maggie a yellow labrador retriever. Dr. Freed has also been a past President of the Tidewater Veterinary Medical Association, a past president of the Greater Peninsula Veterinary Medical Association where he served 7 consecutive terms as President. He has also been the Peninsula Representative to the Virginia Veterinary Medical Association for 3 years.

Office Manager

Mrs. Susan Mancil

Susan joined us in 2006. When not at work, she spends time at home with her husband and 2 sons. She enjoys camping, concerts, shopping and being mom to her kids. She shares her home with "her girl" Lexi, a golden retriever, and Kiki, a DLH.

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Debbie Houpt , LVT

Debbie has been with us since January of 2010. She enjoy's being part of our great group of people. She has two Sheltie's at home (Ginger & Misty) which are both rescue's. She graduated in 2003 from Blue Ridge Community college with a A.A.S in Veterinary Technology. She passed the NVTA Board exam to be an LVT. She also specializes in the fields of Dentisty, Ultrasound, Radiology, and labs. When not working she enjoys watching sports and gardening. She also works with kids in a local high school band program.

Veterinary Assistants

Ms. Phyllis Hutson

Phyllis has been with Freed since 1988. She enjoys spending time with her daughter and granddaughter. Other interests include music, reading, TV, movies and walking when there is time. She shares her home with her cat, Maddie, who is"fat."
Mrs. Marie Lockwood

Marie has been with FVH since 2004. She has worked in the veterinary field since 1994. Born in Illinois, she's been married for 34+ years to a (currently) retired military man. They have 1 son, Wesley, as well as 5 dogs (Sugar,Buddy, Tetu, Trouble & Tiny), 2 cats (KP and White Tail) and 6 birds. The rest of her spare time is filled with bowling and camping.
Mr. Wesley Lockwood

Wes has been with the hospital since 2006. He divides his time between the hospital and being a student at TNCC. He is pursuing his goal of earning a LVT degree so he can do more for the animals. He shares his home with Trouble, a dachshund, and his cat, Squeaky.

Receptionists

Mrs. Pat Maben

Pat has been employed with Freed's Veterinary Hospital for 7 years now. She enjoy's working with the public, and has a deep love for animals. She has 2 cats- Cody and Tazzy. She has been married for 28 years this year to her husband Joey, who happens to be her best friend. They have 2 children, Mandy (age 26) an U.S. Army Captain, and BJ (age 25), married, with 1 toddler son Landon(age 4), he is the Sunshine of her life :). When she is not working she loves spending time with her family, friends, my Church, and travelling. In the summer months you will find her in her pool, "relaxing", and in the Fall/Winter, she enjoys crafts, scrapbooking, home projects and having people over for dinners and game time.
Nikki Zabala
Tonya Brown
Carrie Eversole

Animal Caregivers

Mrs. Jamie Weider

Jamie has been with FVH since 2003, except for the brief period of time she spent in California back in 2006. She married Jeremiah in 2002. She enjoys movies, shopping, outdoor activities and anyhing involving her family and pets. she shares her home with 3 dogs (Boe, lucas, and Roscoe), 4 cats (Maui, Link, Norman, & Gato), and 3 chinchillas (Daisy, Cooter, & Peanut).
Mrs. Nan Mouser

Nan joined the hospital in 2007. In her spare time she enjoys cooking for her 2 children and her husband, and all things NASCAR. She currently shares her home with Abby, a Lhasa Apso, and Beaker and Ozzie, a parrot and parakeet.
Randy Parent