Meet Our Staff

Dr. Wehrli, or “Dr. Nate”, has worked as a private practice veterinarian since 2001. He grew up in New England, and obtained his veterinary degree from Tufts University. He moved to Silver Spring, Maryland in 2005, and is blessed with his wife, 2 young children, and a small rabble of pets.

Dr. Wehrli enjoys working with the variety of people and animals he sees every day. Before becoming a father and practice owner, he had time for hobbies which included hiking, kayaking, reading, cooking, brewing, gardening, and home improvement projects.

Carlos is originally from El Salvador, where he earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree and worked as a veterinarian for 10 years before moving to Silver Spring. He has been able to continue working in the veterinary field in the U.S. while growing his family (newest member is a son, Enzo, now 4). He is always happy to see and meet new neighbors, human and furry alike, and to support animal health through compassionate care and communication. In his free time, he likes to play soccer with his 10 year old daughter, Zaira, and ride his Kawasaki 650EZR motorcycle.

Ryan graduated from UMD, College Park with a Bachelor’s in Animal Science. He previously worked at the UMD Campus Farm, where he assisted in the welfare of various livestock. His interest in the veterinary field started with his first and second dogs. After losing his first dog (German Shepherd) to old age and his second (Maltese/Poodle mix) to health issues, he decided to pursue a career in the veterinary field. Currently, he lives with a Standard Poodle named Kairo. In his free time, he enjoys playing video games, exercising, and hanging out with friends.

A Montgomery College student majoring in biology, Clara hopes to one day become a veterinarian. She began working with animals soon after graduating high school in 2023. She is very passionate about meeting and caring for all the pets that come into the clinic. Animals have always played a big part in Clara’s life, but after getting her two German Shepherds, Roxy and Ruby, her interest in caring for animals reached an all-time high. In her free time, she loves going on long walks with her dogs, listening to music, and crocheting.

After recently moving to the area from California, Ysabelle has resumed her studies and is looking to complete her ADN at Montgomery College. She has been working with animals since high school and has always had a passion for veterinary medicine. Ysabelle has a dog and a rabbit back home in California and a hamster who lives here. During her free time, she enjoys outdoor activities like hiking and swimming. She also loves arts and crafts and draws a lot to decompress and relax.

Originally from Ethiopia, Tarik earned her degree in Construction Technology, then studied Economics and Business in Italy.  Over time, she learned her greatest passion was in working with animals.  She has always loved caring for them, and this dedication inspired her to join Family Pet Veterinary Practice.  Here, she is able to combine her attention to detail, patience, and compassion to ensure the health and comfort of every animal we see.  She believes being a veterinary technician is more than just a job, it is a way to make a difference in the lives of both animals and the families who cherish them.  

Nataly was born in Bolivia and moved to the United States in 2007. She worked for 5 years as a medial receptionist and technician, with added experience in radiology. In her free time, she enjoys listening to music, dancing, exercising, cooking, and spending time with her lovely dog, Joselo (who is her world). She also has two cats, Annie and Candy. She enjoys working with animals every day, and learning something new.

Adopted by Dr. Nate in 1996, Cameron greeted visitors to our reception area from our opening day in 2015 through May of 2023. She peacefully passed away at the very old age of 31. She will be missed. 

Obie, our new waiting room mascot, is a Ball Python (also known as a Royal Python). Native to central and western Africa, these small snakes are fairly tame and handleable. She is usually curled up inside one of the shelters in her habitat, but comes out from time to time to stretch and explore.