Learn More About Forestville Veterinary and Bird Hospital
Our Hospital's History
Forestville Veterinary and Bird Hospital was established in 1957 to provide personalized care for the pets in our community. We provide complete lifetime care for your pet with an emphasis on preventative care
from birth through your pet's senior years.
Information for New Clients or New Pets
If this is your pet's first visit with us, whether you're a new client or an existing one, there's some paperwork you need to do.
If you wish, simply print out our
new client and patient forms and bring them with you to your pet's appointment. Call ahead to schedule an appointment for your pet so we can be ready to treat your furry, feathered, or scaly friend.
It's also helpful to bring in your pet's medical records or adoption information to your pet's first visit with us. We ask that your pet be carried or kept on a leash when you bring it to the hospital. You'll be greeted by one of our friendly technicians who will weigh your pet, take its temperature, and discuss with you the reason for your pet's visit.
The doctor will treat your pet with care and compassion. He'll listen to your concerns about your pet's health and will answer any questionsyou have before performing a full physical examination. He'll also discuss your pet's condition with you before recommending any appropriate tests or procedures.
Dr. Diarra A.
Medical Director
Veterinary School: Kharkov Zoo-veterinary Institute, Kharkov, Ukraine
Graduate School: University of Maryland, College Park
Dr. Diarra graduated from Kharkov Zoo-veterinary institute in Ukraine in 1985. His educational journey brought him to the University of Maryland (College Park) where he studied reproductive physiology and endocrinology. Dr. Diarra interned at Veterinary Referral Associates and Quince Orchard Veterinary Hospital in Gaithersburg. He then worked as an associate veterinarian at Lynn Animal Hospital in College Park and VCA LEWIS Animal Hospital in Columbia. Dr. Diarra worked at VCA Bowie Animal Hospital for 7 years. He was the medical director of VCA Bowie Animal Hospital for three years before opening Forestville Veterinary and Bird Hospital.
Dr. Diarra is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Association of Avian Veterinarians, DC Academy of Veterinary Medicine, and American Embryo Transfer Society.
Dr. Diarra is married and has three children. He likes spending time with his Jack Russell “Ace” and his cat “Samba.” He speaks fluently in four languages and enjoys reading, chess, and soccer.
Tyrall Holmes
Tyrall joined our team in 2015 and was very glad to be here. He graduated from the Prince George’s Community College veterinary program. He likes listening to music, movies and likes volunteering at the animal shelter. He also likes spending time with his cocker spaniel “Rihanna.”
Ann Smith
Ann has 15 years of grooming experience and works at Forestville Paw Spa. She has been part of our team since 2012. She enjoys grooming all breeds of dogs and cats as well as the pets requiring sedation and grooming under veterinary supervision. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her four cats: “Halo”, “Hallow”, “Heaven”, and” Harley Davidson.”
Viktoria Ekeya
Victoria joined Forestville Veterinary and Bird Hospital in 2014 and has been working on her certification program for veterinarians. She enjoys cycling, walking, reading and being outdoors with her family and their tailed buddy “Marco."