07/29/2026
Hey Seacoast Pet Parents!
We are so excited to welcome Dr. Cortes to our team starting August 5th!
Dr. Lina Cortes earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from La Salle University in Bogotá, Colombia, in 2015. After graduation, she practiced veterinary medicine in Colombia for several years before moving to Virginia, where she later earned a Master of Science in Neuropharmacology from Virginia Tech in 2021. She went on to complete two internships that further strengthened her clinical skills and deepened her commitment to providing compassionate, high-quality veterinary care.
Beyond clinical practice, Dr. Cortes has been an advocate for the veterinary profession and internationally trained veterinarians. She worked alongside Virginia legislators to help develop a supervised traineeship pathway that allows internationally trained veterinarians to serve their communities while completing the remaining steps toward full licensure. Through these efforts, she has worked to expand opportunities for qualified veterinarians while helping address the growing need for accessible veterinary care.
Dr. Cortes has a special interest in small animal medicine and is excited to join the clinical team at Winichahanat Veterinary Care. She looks forward to becoming part of the Dover community, building lasting relationships with clients, and caring for their pets for many years to come.
Outside of veterinary medicine, Dr. Cortes enjoys spending time outdoors with her fiancé, Alexis, exploring new places and restaurants, and crocheting at home.
Call us today to schedule an appointment with her, we can’t wait for you and your pets to meet her! 💙
