Our Doctors

Dr. Len Rice graduated from the Virginia Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine in 1988. After completing an internship in small animal medicine and surgery at Cornell University, he moved back home to Northern Virginia to practice at Pender Veterinary Centre. He served as Chief of Medicine at Pender before purchasing Towne Animal Clinic with Dr. Bollenbeck in 2006. Dr. Rice has advanced training and extensive experience in dentistry, surgery, and cardiac and abdominal ultrasound.

Dr. Rice and his wife, Barbara, have six children, Lauren, David, Daniel, Joseph, Marianna, and Rebecca.  Their pets include Emma the cat and Dusty the dog. Dr. Rice enjoys woodworking and home repairs, Class 5 kayaking, and family canoeing. He and his wife are active church members and he has served as president of his homeowner's association for the past 12 years. 




 

Dr. Jason Bollenbeck graduated from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine in 1998. After graduation he moved to Northern Virginia to practice at Pender Veterinary Centre in Fairfax for 7 years. While at Pender, Dr. Bollenbeck mastered many levels of medicine and surgery.  He also developed a longterm friendship with Dr. Rice.  Dr. Bollenbeck and Dr. Rice purchased Towne Animal Clinic in January 2006.  Dr. Bollenbeck has advanced training and extrensive experience in internal medicine and surgery, dentistry, canine reproduction, abdominal and cardiac ultrasound, and oncology.

Dr Bollenbeck currently lives in Round Hill Virginia with his wife, Anne-Elizabeth, 4 dogs (Kelsey, Kurgen, Jack and Emmie), 3 cats (Mimi, Zoe, and Annie), and 2 horses (Dante and Cole). His interests include spending time with family, fishing, skiing, travel, and working on his farm.  He is an active member of the Hamilton Ruritans, equine rescue, and current director of the Loudon County Veterinary Medical Association.