Dr. Frey grew up just outside of Philadelphia, PA but moved around a little bit throughout her college years. She has lived in Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennessee. Dr. Frey recalls always wanting to be a veterinarian for as long as she can remember, and she never recalls considering any other profession. She graduated from The Ohio State for undergrad with a bachelor’s degree in Zoology. She got her DVM from the University of Tennessee and then completed a small animal rotating internship at a specialty hospital in Nashville.

Dr. Rachel Hughes grew up in Montgomery County, Maryland. She earned her bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of North Carolina-Wilmington in 2011 before heading north to Canada to complete her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at the Ontario Veterinary College. After finishing her studies, she decided to escape the cold and return home to Maryland. Dr. Hughes now works full-time at an emergency hospital in Ellicott City, where she has been a part of the team since 2019.She loves the fast-paced and diverse cases in emergency medicine and is passionate about helping pets and their families navigate difficult situations. She understands how stressful it can be when beloved pets are unwell and makes it her goal to ensure clients feel supported and informed about the best options for their pet’s care. Her clinical interests include surgery, wound management, and ultrasound imaging, and she is committed to treating every patient with the same care and attention she would want for her own animals.

Dr. Jennifer Kelleher holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine.
Dr. Kelleher loves making a difference in animals’ lives through her specialized care and the bonds she forms with pets and their owners. She’s especially passionate about tackling tricky behavioral issues, helping pets and their families live happier, healthier lives together. Dr. Kelleher is equally passionate about emergency care, recognizing the need for reliable support during life’s most critical moments.

Dr. Melissa Reidy has been with EAH off and on for ten years! Originally from Maryland, she made the decision to attend veterinary school in Dublin, Ireland in 1999, graduating in 2004. After returning home to Maryland, she spent many years in general practice before turning her attention to emergency and relief work. Her special interests include feline medicine, geriatric medicine, and palliative care. She is also very involved with traditional chinese veterinary medicine, or TCVM, and enjoys helping her patients with alternative therapies such as acupuncture and herbal medicine.