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Leah Knode

Dr. Leah Knode

Veterinarian, VMD
4.9
58 reviews
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Professional information

Designation
  • Veterinarian, VMD
Licenses
  • Virginia, US
  • Maryland, US
  • Pennsylvania, US
  • Florida, US
About Vet

Hello, I’m Dr. Leah Knode, VMD, a proud University of Pennsylvania graduate with over 30 years of veterinary experience. As the founder and practice owner of House Paws In-Home Veterinary Care since 1994, and House Paws Animal Hospital in Lovettsville. I deliver gentle, low-stress care either in your home, barn, or farm, or at our full-service veterinary hospital—no stressful trips or long waits when possible. My expertise spans both emergency medicine and wellness medicine, including surgery, preventive care, and complex case management. I excel at seeing the big picture, communicating clearly with owners, and providing practical, tailored guidance with clear treatment plans that prioritize the animal’s comfort and your peace of mind. I care for a wide range of animals: dogs and cats of all ages and breeds, rabbits, guinea pigs, mice, rats, and other small mammals. I also have extensive experience with farm animals—including chickens, turkeys, sheep, goats, and cattle—which is a rare and valuable service in our region. Owners turn to me for poultry wellness, flock health, small ruminant care, cattle consultations, and more when few other options are available. My services include wellness exams, vaccinations, dental care, nutrition and supplement guidance, senior pet and farm animal mobility support, behavioral advice, and gentle end-of-life care. I’m passionate about minimizing anxiety and stress for both animals and their families, whether it’s a nervous cat in the living room, a goat needing routine care, or a dog receiving hands-on treatment at the hospital. On Vetster, I’m here to offer quick, knowledgeable virtual consults on everything from minor concerns to nutrition plans, flock management questions, or when to call your veterinarian for in-home or hospital care. Let’s work together to keep your entire family—furry, feathered, or hoofed—healthy and happy! Fluent in English. Available evenings and weekends. Looking forward to helping you and your animals!

Location
  • Purcellville, VA, US
Spoken languages
  • English
Species treated
  • Dogs (Canine)
  • Cats (Feline)
  • Farm Animals
  • Small Mammals
Areas of interest
  • End of life/Hospice care
  • Dentistry
  • Immunology
  • Dermatology
  • Emergency
  • Endocrinology
  • Parasitology
  • Oncology
  • Cardiology
  • Radiology
  • Microbiology
  • Preventive
  • Soft Tissue
  • Ophthalmology
  • Behavior
  • Alternative Medicine
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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4.9
58 reviews

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Tammy

February 2026

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Barbara

February 2026

Dr. Knode was very professional, on time for our appointment, very conversational and listened to my concerns. She let me ask a lot of questions and made great suggestions on how to best take care of my pet. I appreciated her insights and would definitely use her services again.
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Kathryn

February 2026

Dr. Knode was very helpful and answered all my questions and I appreciate her seeing my Jinx so quickly.
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Nik

February 2026

Thank you so much for your time. Super helpful! Very compassionate.
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Alexandria

February 2026

Very informative
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Amy Katherine

January 2026

Very helpful and knowledgeable
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Jeff

January 2026

Compassionate and knowledgeable! Dr. Leah quickly diagnosed and prescribed a plan to help our cat feel better.
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Mindy

January 2026

Helped my sweet girl!!!
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Alina

January 2026

She’s amazing and always on time for the appointments.
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Cassie

January 2026

She was so kind and made sure to adress all of my concerns, provided super helpful direction and genuinely cared about helping me and my dog!!

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