Dr. Mike Russo

Dr. Russo began his journey into veterinary medicine when he was just fifteen years old living on Long Island, New York and had a sick potbellied pig. The veterinarian who treated his pig hired him for a kennel position. For many years he accepted all types of veterinary positions including kennel assistant, receptionist and a licensed technician. After completing his undergraduate program at Long Island University, he went on a four-year journey to the beautiful country of Grenada in the West Indies where he spent three years learning veterinary medicine. After leaving Grenada he completed his clinical studies at Louisiana State University and appreciated the culture of New Orleans.

Upon graduation Dr. Russo returned to the very practice in his hometown which he began many years ago with a sick pig. Twenty years after stepping into the veterinary industry he chose to depart Long Island and join Edinburgh Animal Hospital. Now that Dr. Russo calls Virginia his new home. He spends his free time as an avid bookworm or exploring Virginia’s state parks typically hiking, mountain biking, kayaking and is an enthusiastic member of a local astronomy club.