At Falls Church Animal Hospital, we're supported by a team of passionate, dedicated animal lovers. Our
experts have the skill and experience to provide exceptional care for your furry, feathered, and scaled
family members.
Get to know the friendly faces of the Falls Church family:
Our Doctors
Dr. Amy Sachs Yam, DVM
Medical Director
Originally from Syracuse, NY, Dr. Sachs Yam pursued her education at Cornell University, earning her DVM in 1998. She later moved to Falls Church, bringing her expertise to our community.
Our Support Staff
Josh – Practice Manager
Josh grew up outside of Salt Lake City, Utah before moving to the DC area in '07. He entered the pet care world by joining the boarding industry early in his life, where he worked his way up the latter and served as Director of a high-end boarding facility for over 10 years before making the transition to veterinary medicine. With a few years of managing veterinary hospitals under his belt, he is currently working on his CVPM certification. In his spare time Josh enjoys reading, traveling, brewing homemade beer, wine, and mead, playing Dungeons & Dragons, and scuba diving. He and his wife Colleen have three fur-children: Kronk, a one-year-old Great Pyrenees, and two ferrets, Rick and Morty.
Naomi – Client Services
Joining our team in 2007, Naomi brings with her 30 years of experience in hospitality. Passionate about animal welfare, she actively participates in local rescue, fostering, and adoption. At home, she cherishes her time with her many cats and foster pets.
Mike – Vet Assistant
Mike has been a vital part of the veterinary community since his move to the DC area from Detroit in 2022. While he finds fulfillment in caring for dogs and cats, his ultimate dream is to work with large animals at the zoo. When he's not tending to furry patients, Mike enjoys indulging in his hobbies, such as cooking up culinary delights, strumming tunes on his guitar, and passionately cheering for his beloved Detroit sports teams, with a special place in his heart reserved for the Tigers.
Josh – Receptionist
Josh, a Virginia native, is overjoyed to join the Falls Church Vet family as he embarks on a career transition toward animal science. When he's not immersing himself in the world of animals, Josh dedicates his time to theatre production in the vibrant DC-VA area. His aspirations include furthering his education to become a licensed vet tech, with a keen interest in studying and aiding larger felines like lions and tigers.
Tamika – Receptionist
Tamika became a valued member of our team in the Summer of 2023, bringing with her the warmth of Maryland's sunshine. Her love for animals led her to pursue a career as a certified vet tech assistant, where she thrives. With 20 years of marriage and three wonderful children, her home is a bustling hub of love and laughter, complete with an awesome cat and three delightful dogs who add to the joy.
Ana – Kennel Assistant
Ana is dedicated to caring for the animals in our kennels. Outside of work, she supports her community as a devout churchgoer.
Skylar – Kennel Assistant
Skylar's lifelong affinity for animals has been a driving force throughout her journey. With two years of experience at a bustling doggy daycare and now a valued member of the Falls Church team, her dedication to the well-being of furry companions is unwavering. In addition to her canine experiences, Skylar shares her life with her cat, Minnie.
Shelby – Veterinary Assistant
Shelby has been working as a veterinary assistant for over four years after working in human pharmacy and cadaver sciences. Outside of work, they enjoy reading and drawing, and is a proud pet parent to a black cat named Erebus, a bearded dragon named Athena, and a leopard gecko named Scylla.
Alexis – LVT
Alexis grew up on a dairy farm in Pennsylvania and recently moved to NOVA in the summer of 2024. She became a licensed technician in 2023 after earning a Bachelor's of Science degree in Veterinary Medical Technology from Wilson College and passing the VTNE. In her free time, she enjoys volunteering, going to concerts, crocheting sweaters, traveling and exploring nerdy museums with her husband. She is especially fond of making friends with spicy cats and cuddling giant, smushy dogs.
