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Amanda Kline, DVM

Dr. Kline is a 2019 graduate of Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine (Hail State!). She spent the first two years of her career practicing in nearby Hagerstown, Maryland. Though a Maryland native, Dr. Kline is eager to be practicing and serve the Greencastle, PA, and surrounding areas. Before attending veterinary school, she received her Bachelor of Science in Animal and Nutritional Sciences from West Virginia University. Let’s Go, Mountaineers!

Amanda Kline — Greencastle, PA — Franklin Veterinary Associates

Though she loves all aspects of veterinary medicine, Dr. Kline has a strong interest in internal medicine. When outside the walls of the veterinary hospital, you can likely find her doing something outdoors. From hiking and kayaking to CrossFit, Dr. Kline enjoys staying active. Dr. Kline is also an avid sports fan and loves cheering on her favorite teams. She loves spending time with her family, friends, and three favorite felines (named after her favorite professional CrossFit athletes), Annie, Fraser, and Briggs!

Bob Nichols, DVM, Partner

Dr. James (Bob) Nichols comes from a large family and a small town in southern West Virginia, where beef cow-calf and market lambs were family businesses. He graduated from West Virginia University with a BS in Animal and Veterinary Sciences and an MS in Agricultural Education. He earned his DVM in 2000 from The Ohio State University. He started at Franklin Veterinary Associates in 2002 and, in 2006, became an owner. While Dr. Nichols practices companion and large animal medicine, he predominantly works with dairy cattle. In addition, he owns and operates Total Herd Concepts, a dairy nutrition company. Currently, he resides in Waynesboro with his wife of 20 years and his eight-year-old son. He enjoys spending time with family, hunting, archery, shooting sports, football, and bowling.

Bob Nichols — Greencastle, PA — Franklin Veterinary Associates

Brian Martin, DVM, Partner

Dr. Martin is originally from Ohio and attended Ohio State University, where he earned his B.S. in Bio-Chemistry and then his DVM. He graduated in 2007 and joined the FVA team that summer. He became a partner in the practice in 2009. He lives in Greencastle with his wife Megan and pets Tilly and Lucy. In their spare time, they enjoy hiking and rock climbing.

Brian Martin — Greencastle, PA — Franklin Veterinary Associates

Kathleen McCloskey, DVM

Dr. McCloskey is originally from California and moved to Northern Virginia in 4th grade. She attended Stanford University and Virginia Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine and graduated in 1987. There she met and married Rodney Bachtell DVM, a graduate of the class of 1987. She has lived and practiced in Franklin and Adams County since graduation. She has three sons, many pets, and her most recent is Forrest Gimp, acquired as a puppy from a client. She has been with FVA for 27 years.

Kathleen McCloskey — Greencastle, PA — Franklin Veterinary Associates

Jonathan Burner, DVM

Dr. Burner is originally from Luray, VA, where he grew up on his family's beef cattle farm. He attended Virginia Tech, earning a B.S. degree in Animal Sciences and Agricultural and Applied Economics. Deciding to continue his education as a Hokie, he attended Virginia Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, earning his DVM in 2014. Dr. Burner's interests include bovine reproduction, milk quality, internal medicine, and surgery. He enjoys hiking, golf, billiards, helping on his family farm, and Virginia Tech football and basketball in his spare time. He joined the FVA team in 2014.

Jonathan Burner — Greencastle, PA — Franklin Veterinary Associates

Tom Liskey, DVM

Dr. Liskey attended Virginia Tech and earned a B.S. degree in Animal Science and then his DVM from the Virginia Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine in 2014. He resides in West Virginia with his wife Regina, and they were expecting their first child in 2017. They share their home with their three pet dogs. Tom enjoys watching football, playing softball, and hunting in his spare time. He joined the FVA team in 2014.

Tom Liskey — Greencastle, PA — Franklin Veterinary Associates

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