LightSpring Virtual Veterinary Care

08/17/2026

I got to kiss a llama yesterday. 🙂

Autumn Olive Farms

So lucky to have such great neighbors.

07/03/2026

Fourteen Years apart. Same shirt. Same veterinarian. Same sweet puppers. We're both older, both a little thicker, both a little more experienced in the game of life. I have similar hair, and my smile is the same..... her face is precious in both.

07/02/2026

This is Harper. These are Harper's thoughts on Fireworks.....make them go away!

July 4th is almost here - and for many pets, that means days of anxiety, hiding, shaking, panting, and misery. What used to be contained to one evening a year now extends to the days before and after.

Here's something you might not know: several effective anxiety medications for pets can be filled at a HUMAN pharmacy - often the same day!

If your pet struggles with fireworks anxiety and you haven't been able to get to your normal vet, I can help! A virtual consultation means we can talk through your pet's needs, I can prescribe the right medication, and you can pick it up locally - possibly today!

More dogs and cats go missing on the 4th of July than any other day of the year.

Book a visit: LightSpring.Vet

07/01/2026

This is me demonstrating the finer points of a cattle head gate to my veterinary technology students at Blue Ridge Community College. Yes, I'm inside it. Yes, that's intentional. The best way to teach is to show. :)

Claire Pitt was one of my students - she is now a Licensed Veterinary Technician who teaches others. That's the whole point of teaching...not just to transfer knowledge, but to multiply it. It makes my heart soar to think of my former students hearing my voice in their heads, the same way I hear my teachers' voices in my head.

One of my very favorite things about social media is the ability to keep up with my former students and see where life has taken them. I loved my 7 years of teaching at BRCC, and I love seeing my students all grown up and out in the world making a difference each and every day.

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A True Family Vet

September 8, 2025

Dr. Sheridan is one of the best veterinarians you can encounter in this industry. Her compassion for her patients and their people is above and beyond and she truly cares about what she does. She is patient and informative and a calm in the storm if you’re going through one with your fur-baby.

She employs the perfect blend of old-school family-focused medicine with current information and treatment methods, is communicative through the whole process, and her enthusiasm is refreshing and reassuring.

As a LVT who was taught by her in my formal education, she still influences the way I practice medicine and remains an inspiration for the way I now teach others.

Claire Pitt

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06/30/2026

This is Neema and me doing one of our favorite things - career day at a local elementary school. I loved sharing about my profession with kids (I decided I wanted to be a vet when I was 5) and also used the opportunity to teach dog bite prevention.

Neema was always the real star - she was obedient and did many tricks and was as kind and docile around kids as you could ask for.

Mary Cornell was one of my veterinary technology students. The fact that she still reaches out for care recommendations means more than I can say. Teaching was never separate from practicing medicine for me - they've always been the same calling. Teaching kids, teaching LVT students, teaching farmers, teaching clients - I've always seen educating others as a core component of being a vet.

'Veterinary care is becoming increasingly difficult to access.' Mary said it perfectly. That's exactly why LightSpring exists. I can reach out via a screen to anywhere in VA and help educate and support animal owners, right where they are.

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Dr. Sheridan is Fantastic

September 18, 2025

I was a student under Dr. Sheridan during her time as a professor and I still go to her for care recommendations. She is approachable and compassionate with many years of experience in the field. She is providing an invaluable resource to the community as veterinary care becomes increasingly more difficult to access due to availability and financial constraints.

Mary Cornell

LightSpring.Vet
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06/29/2026

This is Moose. I met him at the very beginning of his life and got to watch him grow, and grow, and..... grow! He lived up to his name and grew into a giant floofy boy who was adored by all. I was a part of his beginning, but wasn't able to be there for his ending last summer. That's the gift and the grief of this field - saying 'goodbye' to the ones we said 'hello' to not that long ago.

Cindy Stark trusted me with her pets for years. Being someone's vet 'for years' is one of the greatest honors I know. Being there for every stage is simultaneously wonderful and heart-shattering, but it's also absolutely worth it. What a privilege it is to get to know you and your families through these animals.

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Smart and Compassionate

September 11, 2025

Dr. Sheridan had been our vet for years, she is a problem solver and cared deeply for pet and us as pet parents. If she didn’t have a solution she would dig deeper to find one. I highly recommend her as a vet.

Cindy Stark

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06/26/2026

This is a picture of my cat, Sophie. She was a Siamese mix who needed a home, and I'm so glad she found her way to mine. I don't think I've ever been loved by a living thing as much as I was loved by this cat. She lived 18 glorious years and made it known to anyone within earshot that going to the vet office was not. her. thing.

Oh, the screaming she did! I could do anything to her at home, but at the clinic, she was a certifiable banshee.

A. Kirtley mentioned a cat of hers who hated the vet. I understood completely. It's one of the reasons telehealth makes so much sense for cats, especially..... no carrier, no car ride, no waiting room, no strangers. Just your cat, in her favorite spot, being her magnificent self.

If you're wondering whether you can trust a vet you've never met in person with your furry family member, A. Kirtley has something to say about that.

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September 8, 2025

Dr. Sheridan has seen many of my animals, even back when she was Dr. Brown! I also worked as a receptionist at CVC when she was a veterinarian there. She is absolutely as smart, kind, and thorough behind the scenes as she is when seeing clients. She is humble enough to never stop learning, growing, and teaching others.

I remember when my cat, who hated to be at the vet office, was having a hard time there - she went out of her way to create a cozy box for the cat to hide in to feel more comfortable. She’s not just getting the job done, but doing it with extra care and compassion for both the pets and their humans.

I used to drive almost an hour to go to their practice, even though I had closer options. If you’re wondering if you can trust someone you haven’t met in real life with your furry friend’s care - the answer is absolutely yes with Dr. Sheridan!

A. Kirtley

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06/25/2026

This is me with my sweet doggo, Leo.

He's enjoying a calm, safe, loved life.

Sometimes, life is hard for animals. If they don't feel well, they don't understand why.

But life is sometimes hard for owners - especially when a scary word like sarcoma (cancer) is used to describe your companion's situation.

People bear the brunt of a cancer diagnosis in a pet because we understand what's coming. Animals are completely ignorant of their fate. They wake up every day ready to live life! As long as they *feel* good, it's a great day! They don't worry about tomorrow.....

Nick reached out to me when his dog was diagnosed with sarcoma and was having a hard time. We made a plan together, and his buddy is still here over a year later, pain-free.

This is why I do this. :)

www.lightspring.vet

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Dr Sheridan is the best!

April 29, 2026

Dr Sheridan was very helpful when my dog developed a sarcoma tumor. She has been so helpful in informing me and helping me to make a decision on my dog’s treatment plan. She was able to set up a call with me quickly and was very persistent with the pharmacy to help me get my dog’s prescribed pain medicine when he needed it badly. I just wouldn’t be able to do that any other way without going to an emergency vet and spending much more money.

Almost a year later, and my buddy is still around, pain-free.

Thank you, Dr Sheridan!!!

Nick

06/25/2026

In case you missed it, I was on the news. :)

A Central Virginia veterinarian is the founder of the first private telehealth service for pets in the state.

06/24/2026

This is Neema and me at Sherando Lake, her favorite place.

I knew her for over 1/3 of my life....new town, new job, countless farm call adventures, hiking outings, new house, new husband, new illness, new house, new job, new kids - she was there. She was always there.

"Neema" is a Swahili word meaning 'grace.' And she truly was such a gift.

I know what it's like to watch your companion age and struggle. I know what it's like to wrestle with the hard decisions and the desire to do everything to make them comfortable and happy. I know how fast they go from young to old - and how terribly sad it is to be the one in charge of their final days.

What you'll find at LightSpring is someone who gets it. I'm here to help.

I'm so grateful that Donna Whitlow recently trusted me with her senior girl, Stella. This is what she had to say about our experience together....

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I’m so glad I found a telehealth option - working with Dr. Leslie Sheridan at LightSpring Virtual Veterinary Care has been an outstanding experience. The virtual format has truly been a game-changer. Instead of stressful office visits, long waits, and feeling like just another appointment in a busy clinic, each visit is calm, focused, and centered entirely on my dog, Stella.

Dr. Sheridan is incredibly attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely compassionate. She takes the time to listen carefully, explains everything clearly, and makes me feel fully supported in every decision. I especially appreciate her open-minded, thoughtful approach to discussing care options and working collaboratively with me.

She has also been a steady, reassuring presence as I navigate care for my senior dog. That combination of professional guidance and genuine understanding has made a difficult time feel much more manageable.

What stands out most is how personal the experience feels, even through a screen. I never feel rushed or like “just another appointment” - her care for both Stella and me consistently goes above and beyond. I’m truly grateful to have found her and would highly recommend her to anyone seeking a less stressful, high-quality veterinary experience.

Donna Whitlow - May 2nd, 2026

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