Welcome to Mt. Pleasant Veterinary Clinic
  • Our Services
    • Pet Wellness
    • Senior Care
    • Dentistry
    • Surgery & Pain Management
    • K-Laser Therapy
    • Pet Nutrition & Poisonous Foods
    • Microchipping
    • Grooming
    • Hospice and Euthanasia
  • About Us
    • Meet Our Team
  • New Patient Center
  • Client Forms
    • Update Information
    • Prescription Request
    • Appointment Request
    • Surgical and Drop-off Patient Forms
    • Mobile Ultrasound Patient Form
    • Mobile Echo Patient Form

Meet Our Team

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Dr. Banta 
​​After receiving his undergraduate degree from Eastern Kentucky University, Dr. Banta graduated from the Auburn University School of Veterinary Medicine in 1988. He has practiced small animal and emergency veterinary medicine for over 22 years throughout the Tidewater area. He has a house full of animals with a special affection for German Shepherds.

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Dr. Boland
My name is Dr. Beth Boland I completed my undergraduate studies at the University of Rhode Island in 2004. I then studied at North Carolina State University, earning my Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 2008.  I completed my small animal medicine and surgery rotating internship at Blue Pearl in Tampa in 2009 and I have worked in small animal medicine ever since. My professional interests include internal medicine, ophthalmology, and surgery.  My husband and I love spending time with our daughter while enjoying a wide variety of water sports and are the proud owners of an 8 year old boxer, Nani.

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Dr. Noce 
My name is Dr. Katie Noce and I have been with the  Mt. Pleasant team since 2017!  I am a proud Ohio State Buckeye, where I obtained both my undergraduate degree in 2008 and my Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2012. After two years as an equine veterinarian, I made the transition back to small animal medicine in 2014 and have been practicing in the area ever since. My professional interests include preventative care, surgery, dentistry, and ophthalmology.  My husband and I share our home with Fischer, our Golden Retriever, Chloe, a calico kitty, and Bo, my childhood horse. We have also recently welcomed a beautiful little girl, Nila, to our family. In my spare time I enjoy horseback riding, exploring the outdoors, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.   I look forward to meeting you and your furry family members!

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Dr. Knaszak
Dr. Kaitlin Knaszak is our newest veterinarian here at Mt. Pleasant! She joined our team in the Fall of 2019. She attended Murray State for her undergraduate degree  and received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Auburn University. Upon graduation, Dr. Knaszak moved to the Tidewater area and practiced emergency medicine at several local pet emergency hospitals. Her professional interests include surgery and dentistry. When she is not at work, she enjoys spending time and traveling with her husband, Sam, and their five fur babies! She is a Peloton enthusiast and enjoys yoga as well!

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Jessica T. 
Hi, my name is Jessica! I started at Mt. Pleasant Veterinary Clinic in 2016 but I have been working as a Veterinary Assistant since 2013. I graduated from North Carolina State University in 2012 with Bachelors in Animal Science and a minor in Genetics and I received my Veterinary Technician License through Blue Ridge Community College this year! I have four fur babies; two Dalmatians named Jameson and Finnegan, a Lab named Marley, and a calico named Mystique. I look forward to meeting you and your pets at the clinic! ​

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Sarah G.
Hey! My name is Sarah, I am a graduate of Blue Ridge Community College where I received my Associates in Veterinary Technology and have been working at MPVC since 2016.  I currently have 3 fur babies, Summer the Shih Tzu, Bear the Lab, and Winnie the kitty. I look forward to taking care of you and your furry family members and working for this awesome clinic!

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Kimberly P.
​Hello! My name is Kimberly. I have an A.S. in Business Administration, an A.A.S. in Veterinary Technology, and I am also a Licenced Veterinary Technician. Working with animals is my passion and I hope to one day work with a wildlife refuge. My husband and I have two amazing sons whom we adore and love spending our time with. In addition to our sons, we have Teddy - a Dachshund mix and Joy, formerly the clinic kitty! I love working at Mt. Pleasant Veterinary Clinic, I have been here since 2014 and it is like a big family to me. I look forward to seeing you and your animals at the clinic!

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Crystal B.
​Hi, I'm Crystal!  I have been with Mt. Pleasant Veterinary  Clinic since 2017 and I am in school to be a licenced veterinary technician.  I really enjoy being back in a private clinic setting.  My husband and I have fur & feathered children: one dog, two cats, and five chickens in the mix!  I really look forward to helping take care of your fur babies! 

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Gracey R.
Gracey has been at Mt Pleasant since 2019 as a Receptionist. You will see her smiling when you walk into the door at Mt Pleasant, as a Receptionist here she will help you and your pet at every stage of your visit! She is a Chesapeake native but loves to travel and has traveled extensively along both the East and West coasts with a few states in between as well. Her love of pets was found at a young age and she has always known that she wanted to be in veterinary medicine. At home she has four rescued babies at home: two energetic Husky's, Moon and Luna, one mix, Bayzl, and a kitty Dyzel. Currently she is in school at ODU working on her BS in Biology and Technician school is in her future! Gracey looks forward to meeting all of your pets and becoming part of your extended fur-family!

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Groomer Jessica W.
Jessica is a spectacular groomer here at Mt Pleasant, keeping your pets trimmed and clean every Monday, Wednesday anf Friday AND she helps out in Reception! She is originally from this area and we are thrilled to have her at Mt Pleasant Vet! She has a gorgeous Tibetan Mastiff named Stout, a Pitbull named Oakley, and a mixed pup named Pandora. She is married to an awesome guy, Trevor, and they have a beautiful 2-legged daughter, Reagan with another on the way! We love Jessica and are so thrilled to have her as part of the Mt Pleasant Family!

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Justice F.
Justice joined our team in June of 2020 as a receptionist and quickly mastered that role and cross-trained as a Veterinary Assistant.  She has been in the veterinary field since 2018, but is currently in school to receive her human nursing degree! When not studying or working/cuddling your pets, she enjoys thrifting and making homemade juice! She has two cats at home, Sebastian and Baby Yoda, and recently welcomed a senior dog, Aspen.
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Hailey C.
Hailey joined our team in the Summer of 2020 as a receptionist and is one of the friendly voices you hear when you call! When not in reception, she is training as one of our Veterinary Assistants. Hailey is an outdoor enthusiast who enjoys camping, the beach, and all kinds of plants! She is kept busy outside of work with her own fur babies, one chihuahua and three pitbulls!

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Tiffany C.
Tiffany is one of our wonderful Veterinary Assistants here at Mt. Pleasant and joined our work family in the Summer of 2020. She and her husband, Nathan, recently welcomed their first child. When she is not helping us take care of your pets, baby Lorenna keeps her busy!
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Stephanie E.
Stephanie joined the Mt. Pleasant Team in the Spring of 2021 as our Hospital Manager. She comes to us with a diverse management background, including vet care, retail and human medical care, but is happy to have landed back in the veterinary field! Originally from the Baltimore area, she is a lover of Old Bay, steamed crabs and O's games. When not hanging out with her two dogs, she loves listening to hip-hop and hiking. ​

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Emily A.
Emily is one of our wonderful Veterinary Assistants and joined us in January of 2020. She is known for her calm and cool demeanor in any situation. She treats all your pets as if they were her own and is interested in one day becoming a veterinary technician! In her time away from the clinic she enjoys being a nanny and going fishing! ​

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Kristina B.
Kristina joined our team here at Mt. Pleasant Vet in January of 2021. She is one of our excellent receptionists and has a prior background in veterinary care. Even when juggling the phones, or going the extra mile for our clients, she always has the time to cuddle your fur babies. She and her husband are very involved with the local community through their church and are kept busy leading youth group activities. At home, she can be found in the company of their dog, Neko, and several chickens!

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Emilee R. 
Emilee is our newest Veterinary Assistant and has been with us since the Fall of 2021. She and her husband are originally from Indiana, where she previously worked at a vet clinic and attended school to become a veterinary technician. She has a special affection for three-legged pets, including her dog at home, Ava, and two cats! 

Chondrell W.
We welcomed Chondrell to our team in September 2021. She and her husband are high school sweethearts and originally hail from Alabama. She previously worked for a veterinary clinic in California and we are now lucky to have her! At home, she is kept busy by her two children, her husband, Brandon, and their dog, Jett! 
Mt. Pleasant Veterinary Clinic
209 Mt. Pleasant Road
Chesapeake, VA 23322

Email:  [email protected]
Fax:  (757) 282-2618
Phone: 
(757) 482-3534
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  • Our Services
    • Pet Wellness
    • Senior Care
    • Dentistry
    • Surgery & Pain Management
    • K-Laser Therapy
    • Pet Nutrition & Poisonous Foods
    • Microchipping
    • Grooming
    • Hospice and Euthanasia
  • About Us
    • Meet Our Team
  • New Patient Center
  • Client Forms
    • Update Information
    • Prescription Request
    • Appointment Request
    • Surgical and Drop-off Patient Forms
    • Mobile Ultrasound Patient Form
    • Mobile Echo Patient Form