Ellen Russell

Dr. Ellen Russell

Veterinarian, DVM, MPH
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Professional information

Designation
  • Veterinarian, DVM, MPH
Licenses
  • Virginia, US
  • Florida, US
About Vet

Ellen Russell, DVM, MPH, is a graduate of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech. She enjoys many aspects of veterinary medicine, but her favorite things include feline medicine, geriatric care, and helping to preserve the human-animal bond.

In her free time, Dr. Russell enjoys traveling, hiking, craft beer, and good coffee. She also loves exploring her city with her husband, snuggling her handsome Siamese cat, Henry, and constantly entertaining her energetic Chihuahua mix.

Location
  • Richmond, VA, US
Spoken languages
  • English
Species treated
  • Cats (Feline)
  • Dogs (Canine)
Areas of interest
  • End of life/Hospice care
  • Ophthalmology
  • Dermatology
  • Endocrinology
  • Microbiology
  • Preventive
  • Soft Tissue
  • Anesthesia
  • Behavior
  • Dentistry
  • Cardiology
  • Oncology
  • Neurology
  • Parasitology
  • Emergency
  • Immunology
Capabilities
  • Consult on diet, nutrition & exercise
  • Consult on general health & wellness
  • Consult on behavioral issues
  • Navigating nutrition from the new baby to the senior pet
  • Optimizing your new puppy or kitten experience
  • Tips and tricks on pet grooming techniques
  • Pet training, house training and litter box training

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5.0
90 reviews

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Tammy

January 2026

Dr Russell was great. Offered numerous options for my situation.
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Heather

January 2026

She was very thorough and walked me through options. Got the prescription I needed for my dog sent to CVS
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Krysti

January 2026

Knows details to different coughs and will tell you what to look for.
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Karen

January 2026

Dr Russell was great. She is very knowledgeable about asthma in cats and left us feeling confident about his treatment plan.
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Janard

December 2025

Dr. Russell seems passionate and knowedlgable about cat medicine, and I appreciate her professionalism
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Stephen

December 2025

Great experience, very knowledgeable and listened to our concerns.
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Ethan And Maude

December 2025

Very helpful and supportive to my pet!
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Kristi

December 2025

She was sweet,honest, and helpful.
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Lucy

December 2025

Amazing Dr very helpful and understanding.
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Kim

December 2025

Thank you Dr. Russell! For being kind, patient and extremely thorough. You helped me through my difficult situation.