About Crosspointe Animal Hospital
Since opening our doors in 1996, Crosspointe Animal Hospital has been proud to serve pets and their people with compassionate, high-quality veterinary care in Fairfax Station, VA. As an AAHA-accredited veterinary hospital, we hold ourselves to high standards in veterinary medicine, technology, and patient safety.
Our goal is simple: to provide trusted, personalized care while building lasting relationships with our clients and their pets.
As a locally and family-owned practice, we are committed to creating a welcoming environment where dogs, cats, and their families feel supported every step of the way.
What AAHA Accreditation Means
Crosspointe Animal Hospital is proud to be accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). This accreditation reflects our commitment to quality care, ongoing excellence, and a higher standard of veterinary medicine for the pets we serve.
Crosspointe Animal Hospital Offers:
- Pediatric, adult, and geriatric preventive care
- Canine and feline surgery
- Dental and oral care
- Disease relief and management
- Digital radiology
- In-house laboratory
- Orthopedic consults and surgeries
Meet Our Team
At Crosspointe Animal Hospital, our team is made up of compassionate professionals who are dedicated to providing thoughtful, personalized care for every patient. We are proud to serve the Fairfax Station community with a team that values kindness, clear communication, and strong relationships with the families we see every day.
Our Hospital Cats
Our hospital cats are a special part of the Crosspointe Animal Hospital family and help bring extra personality and warmth to our practice.
Laci
Smuckers
Acorn
Veterinarians
Jerry Hinn, DVM
Practice Owner
Dr. Hinn is a Virginia native and received his DVM degree from the University of Georgia. His special interests include surgery, veterinary dentistry, birds, and providing pet care for exotic animals, as well as cats and dogs. He has also developed a strong interest in nutrition and vitamin supplementation.
In addition to local and national veterinary associations, he is a member of the Critical Care Society, the American Veterinary Dental Association, and the Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians.
Ellen Burbrink, DVM
Medical Director
Dr. Burbrink received her veterinary degree from the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech in 2007. Her special interests include dentistry, a field in which she has pursued extensive continuing education, as well as soft tissue surgery and internal medicine.
Dr. Burbrink is married to her high school sweetheart and has two boys. She enjoys cheering for local sports teams, especially the Washington Nationals, and loves anything related to Star Wars.
Rebecca Gigrich, DVM
Associate DVM
Dr. Gigrich is British and qualified as a veterinarian from Cambridge University Veterinary School in England. She spent several years working in a mixed practice in Nottingham, England, before marrying an American, Jim, and moving to the United States.
After passing American veterinary exams, she worked in small animal hospitals in Georgia, New York State, and Kansas before moving to Germany for four years.
Kaitlin Gott, DVM
Associate DVM
Dr. Gott has had a passion for animals for as long as she can remember, but has always had a special love for cats and has known she wanted to be a veterinarian since kindergarten. In her free time, she enjoys crafting, knitting, crocheting, and reading. She also enjoys spending time with her five cats—Oswald, Ginny, Remus, Soka, and Anakin—along with her dog, Korra, and her two chinchillas, Ellie and Poppy.
Jillian Kazmierczak, DVM
Associate DVM
Dr. Kazmierczak, also known as “Kaz,” was born in Michigan and raised in nearby Loudoun County. She received both her undergraduate degree in Animal Science and her DVM degree from Virginia Tech. She has been with Crosspointe since graduating from veterinary school in 2023.
Her special interests include surgery, neurology, ophthalmology, and reproduction. Dr. Kaz lives in Alexandria with her husband and her two beagles, Winnie and Maggie. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, hiking, horseback riding, and trying local Virginia wineries and breweries. She also loves visiting Blacksburg to cheer on the Hokies and is a loyal Green Bay Packers fan.
Management Team
Our management team helps keep Crosspointe Animal Hospital running smoothly while supporting both our clients and our staff.
Licensed Veterinary Technicians
Our licensed veterinary technicians play an important role in patient care, treatment support, and client education.
Veterinary Receptionists
Our reception team helps create a welcoming, organized experience for every client and patient who walks through our doors.
Javi
Cassie
October
Adinda
Latasha
Veterinary Assistants
Our veterinary assistants support daily patient care and help ensure pets receive attentive, compassionate service throughout their visit.
Melany
Kat
Michelle
Hailey
Lyric
Hannah
Christian
Aidan
Kiara
Riley
Seasonal Employee
Arianna
Seasonal Employee
Annika
Seasonal Employee
Pet Euthanasia Room for a Peaceful and Loving Goodbye
Enriching Cat Playroom for Playtime & Extended Stays
Learn More About Crosspointe Animal Hospital
Whether you’re visiting us for the first time or have trusted us with your pet’s care for years, we’re proud to be part of your journey. Contact Crosspointe Animal Hospital today to learn more about our team or schedule an appointment in Fairfax Station, VA.
Amber
Practice Manager
Amber was born and raised locally and has been in the veterinary field for 12 years. She received her undergraduate degree in Business from ODU and is currently pursuing her MBA there as well. She stepped into Practice Management at Crosspointe in March 2025, where she enjoys supporting the staff and helping create a positive and efficient environment for both clients and patients. Not to mention, she is our clinic’s pug aficionado.
Amber still lives locally with her husband, toddler son, two dogs, Hagrid and Stella, and their orange kitty, Spyro. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family, traveling, being outdoors, watching sports, and binge-watching the latest TV shows.
Katie
Head LVT
Katie is a Northern Virginia native. She started here at Crosspointe in 2013 as a veterinary assistant, and with encouragement from the doctors here, attended NOVA, where she completed her Veterinary Technician degree in 2018. Katie loves working with the big dogs—Labradors, Great Danes, Rottweilers, Dobermans, and Shepherds—and enjoys geriatric care, dental cleanings, and those patients who need a little extra patience and time to trust. She became Fear Free certified soon after obtaining her LVT license with the desire to help make patients’ visits here as calm and stress-free as possible. In her spare time, Katie enjoys traveling, going to wineries, reading, and spending time with her black lab Bucky (pictured here), who is the love of her life.
Angie
LVT
Angie joined the Crosspointe team in the spring of 2022 as a veterinary assistant but quickly began pursuing becoming a Licensed Veterinary Technician. As a military spouse and mother of four, she spent many years focused on raising her family, but is now excited for this next chapter in her career as an LVT! She is our resident Corgi lover and melts anytime one walks through our doors.
Chloe
LVT
Chloe joined our sister hospital team as a Veterinary Assistant in 2016. She then graduated from the NOVA Veterinary Technology program in the Spring of 2018. She is now part of our Crosspointe team full-time. Chloe has a special interest in radiology and enjoys taking orthopedic X-rays. She hopes to become a certified PennHIP Technician in the future. Chloe has one at home: a black Labrador named Jack, and two cats (Charles and Weasley). While not at work, Chloe enjoys thrifting, reading, and anything having to do with Disney or Star Wars. She is getting a Labrador puppy at the end of 2026 and they will hopefully be competing in AKC and UKC hunting trials.
Angie
LVT
Angie joined the Crosspointe team in the spring of 2022 as a veterinary assistant but quickly began pursuing her Licensed Veterinary Technician credential. As a military spouse and mother of four, she spent many years focused on raising her family, but is now excited for this next chapter in her career as an LVT! She is our resident Corgi lover and melts anytime one walks through our doors.