Marlene Pariser was born and raised in Hampton Roads.  She earned her Bachelor of Science degree, with honors, from Radford University in 2004 and her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2008.  Following graduation, she completed a private practice rotating internship in internal and emergency medicine and a dermatology internship at Animal Allergy and Dermatology.  Dr. Pariser completed her residency in dermatology at Animal Allergy and Dermatology in 2013 and was board certified in 2015.  During her residency, she authored publications on a number of unusual dermatologic conditions, including urticaria pigmentosa and feline cutaneous lymphocytosis, and reported research on the use of sodium hypochlorite on methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius. 

Marlene Pariser’s interest in dermatology started at a young age.  Her grandfather, father, and uncle who were/are MD dermatologists in the Hampton Road area, kindled her interest in dermatology, albeit towards different species, namely companion animals.  Outside of veterinary medicine, her interests include yoga and backyard farming.  She and her husband share their home with a very rambunctious toddler, three “feline fur kids”, and chickens. 

Dr. Robertson grew up in a military family, living in California, Germany, Virginia, and ultimately settling in Pennsylvania. She received her Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from Virginia Tech. She then attended the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine and graduated in 2017. After graduation, Dr. Robertson completed a small animal medicine and surgery rotating internship in Monterey, CA and a dermatology specialty internship outside of Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Robertson completed her residency in dermatology with Animal Dermatology Group in Ontario, CA and was board certified in 2022. During her residency, Dr. Robertson received the Peter J. Ihrke Research Award for her research on the efficacy of sodium oxychlorosene against meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius.

In Dr. Robertson’s spare time, her and her husband enjoy spending time with family, hiking, camping, traveling, playing volleyball, and trying unique food. She has a pug, Thea (the Drill Sergeant of the family), and a hound mix, Tanner (the definition of a goofball).

Dr. Lydia Smith is a 2022 graduate of the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Smith is extremely grateful to join the team at Coastal Virginia Veterinary Dermatology as she proudly begins her journey to become a board-certified veterinary dermatologist. Although always interested in dermatology while attending veterinary school, she did not plan on specializing until meeting Dr. Pariser’s fantastic team and clientele during her senior year. She values enhancing the human-animal bond through uniquely tailoring each pet’s treatment plan to accommodate all lifestyles. Dr. Smith looks forward to seeing each and every patient that graces her exam room, no matter how challenging the case. The best part of her job is seeing a pet that has tremendously improved and hearing the familiar phrase “I feel like I’ve gotten my dog back.” She embraces true work-life balance with routine yoga, traveling, and exploring new places. She strives to get outside as much as possible on the weekends with her treasured Beagle, “Jimmy” as well as her husband and other dogs at their home just outside of Raleigh, NC.

Katie has been a Virginia Beach local her whole life.  Her love of animals began at an early age helping her grandparents care for the multitude of wildlife in the backyard of their Kempsville home.  Her interest in veterinary medicine began when a kind local veterinarian let her take that first peek in the ear canal of her beloved family cat. She was convinced that she needed to pursue a career treating and caring for animals. Fast forward many years, Katie graduated in 2002 from Blue Ridge Community College with a License in Veterinary Technology.  She has been working the past 20+ years in specialty veterinary medicine including surgery, emergency, and dermatology.

Katie found dermatology fascinating and was thrilled when Dr. Pariser invited her to join her team.  Client education and support are the services Katie is passionate about. She wants to make sure that you understand and are satisfied with any treatment plan.  

When Katie isn’t working, she enjoys family time with her husband and son.  No family would be complete without pets.  In a house divided, it is an even split of cats and dogs, with two of each.  The two dogs, Chewey (boxer) and Champ (hound mix), love sleeping on the sofas whenever they can.  The two new additions are the brother and sister kittens, Gambit and Mystique.  They are constantly causing lots of trouble but always making for entertaining stories at the office.

Nicole grew up in New England and recently moved to Virginia. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Roger Williams University in Rhode Island, and her Associate of Science in Veterinary Technology from St. Petersburg College in Florida. She then worked in multiple general practices and Emergency and Specialty Centers before coming to Coastal Virginia Veterinary Dermatology. Nicole enjoys the advanced medicine that Coastal Virginia Veterinary Dermatology provides, and enjoys working with clients to provide their pets the best experience possible.

In her spare time, Nicole enjoys being a volunteer puppy raiser for Mutts with a Mission with her service dog in training, Bosco, and exploring the Mid-Atlantic coast with her husband.

Diana was born and raised in the suburbs of Philadelphia and moved to the Hampton Roads area in 2008. Diana spent a summer volunteering in a local animal hospital when she was 13 years old, and quickly knew she had found her career path. She earned a bachelor’s degree in animal science from the University of Delaware, and after moving to Virginia, went on to complete a veterinary technician degree. Diana has worked in various aspects of veterinary medicine for over 20 years including general practice, emergency, surgery, and dermatology. She enjoys all of the patient interaction and client education about various dermatological conditions, and loves watching many animals make amazing transformations! Outside of work, Diana is an avid football fan (fly Eagles fly!). She also enjoys visiting all the local breweries and spending time with her favorite little brown dog, Mila.

Caitlyn was born and raised in Michigan and moved to Virginia Beach in 2013. She has always loved animals, but did not realize she wanted to pursue a career in veterinary medicine until she began spending a lot of time at veterinary clinics with her dog, Mazey. Caitlyn obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Northwood University. After graduation, she decided to attend Penn Foster College to pursue an Associate of Applied Science Veterinary Technician degree to become a Licensed Veterinary Technician. Caitlyn has filled many roles in the clinic ranging from a customer service representative, to a veterinary assistant, and now a licensed veterinary technician. Caitlyn loves all aspects of veterinary medicine, and she could not imagine having any other career.

Outside of veterinary medicine, Caitlyn enjoys spending time with her husband and son. She enjoys traveling anywhere that has mountains, being active, and exercising. Caitlyn also enjoys spending time with her 3 dogs Mazey, Milo, and Nori, along with her bunny Bugsy.

Brittany grew up in New England and obtained her Bachelor’s of Science in Equine Studies from Vermont Technical College, and is currently pursuing an Associate of Science in Veterinary Technology degree from Penn Foster. Brittany got her start in the veterinary field when she graduated from Vermont Tech and moved to Montana where she began working in equine medicine. Brittany moved to Virginia in 2015 and began working in small animal surgery where she found a passion for small animal specialty medicine.

In her spare time Brittany enjoys exploring what Virginia has to offer with her husband and their Toy Aussie Mila. Brittany also enjoys spending time with her horse Flicka, and volunteering with the Langley Saddle Club.

Lauren was raised in a bed and breakfast built in 1872 one block from Lake Huron in Northern Michigan. She grew up fishing and hunting, and during the summers would live off grid in Ontario, Canada exploring the beautiful terrain fishing pike and walleye. She worked at the local harbor as a gas dock attendant from the time she was 16 until 21. She also helped at numerous friend’s farms but her favorite thing about farm work was the barn cats. While in school she studied Biotechnology with her focus in Environmental Science. Lauren moved to Virginia in 2004 with some friends and began working in the veterinary field where she worked in Oncology, Internal Medicine, and Emergency Medicine for sixteen years. She joined Coastal Virginia Veterinary Dermatology in 2018, and her main focus is our immunotherapy department. When Lauren is not working, she spends time at the beach, hiking and spending time with her two rescue dogs Hope and Bonnie and yes, she has a cat Fiona that she is allergic to.

Lindsy was born and raised in East Tennessee, and moved to Virginia Beach in 2022 with her husband, 2 little girls, and 2 dogs after living in Jacksonville Florida for 10 years. She obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development and Learning and shortly thereafter, she completed her Master’s Degree in Principalship. She pursued Elementary Education for 3 years before deciding she wanted to be a part of veterinary medicine. Animals have always been her true passion, since growing up on her family’s large animal farm in Tennessee. She was a veterinary assistant in Jacksonville, Florida for 8 years in general practice. After doing some research and finding Coastal Virginia Veterinary Dermatology, she was honored to become a member of their team and family.

“I am so excited to expand my knowledge in veterinary medicine and dermatology specialty practice. I couldn’t have picked a better team and family to join. I look forward to giving all the love and affection to all the wonderful animals that I will have the pleasure of meeting.”

In her spare time, Lindsy enjoys spending time with her husband (Shawn), her 2 little girls (Paislee and Lakelynn), her Black Lab Mix (Chipper) and American Bulldog (Knox). She also enjoys working out, spending time outdoors, and lounging in the sun by the pool.

Amanda was born and raised in Virginia Beach. She knew she wanted to help animals when she and her mom adopted a kitten and brought it to a local veterinarian’s office who treated it for a multitude of medical problems and ultimately saved her life. Fast forward nearly 13 years later, Amanda began her veterinary career at that very hospital. She has been in veterinary medicine since 2008 and has not only worked in primary care but worked in emergency and specialty medicine. She found her passion when she started working in dermatology with Dr. Pariser in 2013.

Amanda is one of the first friendly faces that will greet you as you come into our Virginia Beach office. She is dedicated to her job and our clients and always makes sure they are well taken care of and ensures our patients get top quality care.

When Amanda isn’t working, she enjoys spending time with her fiancé and son, whether it be on the boat, camping, shopping or just a lazy day at the house. She completes her family with Bessie the beagle (the love of her life and first born) and Huckleberry the Redbone Coonhound. She is also known in her family as the animal whisperer because she will bring home whatever cat or dog she finds that needs a home and give them to different family members for them to happily live out their life

Becca was born locally and lived just outside of Winchester, VA for most of her childhood until moving back to VB in middle school. She dropped out of First Colonial High School to later earn a bachelor’s degree in physics from Virginia Commonwealth University. Becca taught high school physics for five years and spent her summer breaks working for Dr. Pariser. In 2022, Becca decided to switch gears and join Dr. Pariser’s team full-time. She now lives a happier, stress-free life as a spinster looking for her cat daddy. In her free time, Becca enjoys making jewelry and sculptures out of polymer clay, reading about anything and everything, swamp stomping around tidal salt marshes, and looking forward to being home with her best friend/roommate and their cats Harriet, Sigmund, and Bee.