FREED VETERINARY HOSPITAL - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Licensed Veterinary Technician
Debbie has been with us since January of 2010. She graduated from Blue Ridge Community College with a A.A.S in Veterinary Technology and has been a Licensed Veterinary Technician since 2003. Debbie is a member of the Virginia Veterinary Technicians Association and the National Veterinary Technicians Association (NAVTA). Debbie is also Fear Free and Cat Friendly certified. Debbie's interest are in dentistry, ultrasound, radiology, laser therapy and laboratory. When not at work, Debbie enjoys spending time with her rescued sheltie, Sandi. When not at work, she enjoys sports events, gardening, and watching the ocean.
Job Titles:
- Practice Owner, Veterinarian
Dr. Kutzer came to Freed Veterinary Hospital in 1993 after graduating from Ohio State University and has been the owner of Freed Veterinary Hospital since 2002. Dr. Kutzer has special interest in the areas of surgery, rehabilitation, pain management, and endocrinology. When Dr. Kutzer is not at the clinic, she enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter. She enjoys gardening, dog sports, crafting and repurposing, as well as reading. Dr. Kutzer is an apprentice level beekeeper through the Virginia State Beekeepers Association. She has quite a zoo at home. She has 3 dogs; Dixie, the sweetie, Stella, the instigator, and Murphy, the barker. There are also 3 cats; Patches, the grump, Winnie, the sweetie, and Skittles, the spaz. Add to that, 4 sugar gliders Tic, Tac, Toe and Checkers. And last but not least, a bearded dragon named Smaug and multiple fish. Dr. Kutzer enjoys training with Stella, and they are currently working on agility.
Dr. Freed founded Freed Veterinary Hospital in 1973, after graduating from Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Freed has served as President of the Tidewater Veterinary Medical Association, the Greater Peninsula Veterinary Medical Association, as well as serving as the Peninsula Representative to the Virginia Veterinary Medical association. When not at the clinic, Dr. Freed enjoys spending time with his wife, children, and dog Maggie, as well as fly fishing, golfing and travel.
Susan has been part of our team since 2006. When not at work, she enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, reading, scrap booking, walking at Ft. Monroe, and going to the OBX. She has 2 pets at home, Bella, a 5 year old Golden Retriever, and Abbi, a 1 year old, Great Pyrenees. In her 13 years here at Freed Veterinary Hospital, Susan has accomplished many things, including earning"Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM) in August of 2018. She looks forward to coming to work each day to achieve great things with our wonderful staff!
Tonya loves to work here and is currently studying for her Associates Degree in Veterinary Technology. She loves animals of all types, Stephen King books, and scary movies. Tonya has 5 pets at home which include 3 dogs; Ziva, Gypsie, and Cujo. Tonya is looking forward to her retirement as a correctional officer in October of 2025 when she can dedicate all her time to the veterinary practice.