About Us

The Heart of Our Practice

Old Dominion Vet Clinic is made up of a team of caring veterinarians, vet techs, and support staff who put your pets’ health, safety and comfort first. We each play an important role in ensuring your pet gets the best care!

Meet our team!

Meet The Vets!

Sam Spangler

Practice Manager

Sam joined the practice full time after nearly two decades working in the education, business, and health insurance fields. He holds two Master’s degrees and is a life-long University of Georgia football fan. Sam shares his wife’s passion for animals and has been the proud pet dad of ...

many fur babies through the years. His current bulldog, Fidget, can usually be found by his side in his truck or at the clinic.

Sam does not only have a passion for pets and pet care, but a dedication to his patients and continuing the great work that Old Dominion Veterinary Clinic has been known for, managing the practice with the philosophy that “Our patients are our first priority!”

Dr. Shelly Spangler

Owner, Supervisor Veterinarian

Dr. Spangler was born and raised in Wilmington, Delaware and attended the University of Delaware on a full scholarship to study animal science, also earning a minor in entomology. After graduation, she headed to the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech ...

to obtain her veterinary degree in 2000. She's been helping pets via small-animal private practice, shelter medicine, and relief work around the Roanoke Valley ever since!

Her and her Husband, Sam, have three children — Sarah, Caleb, and Noah — all of whom love to come to the clinic and help out whenever they can. Their family shares their lives with a Pomeranian named Macy; Gwenie the Shih Tzu; a Standard Poodle who goes by Aero; and eight lovable cats.

Together, they purchased Old Dominion Veterinary Clinic in March of 2017. She has a special interest in dermatology work and loves to correct common and frustrating skin-health problems to give pet owners peace of mind. She also like soft-tissue surgery and feel extremely comfortable in the surgical ward due to her many years of performing spay-and-neuter surgeries in shelters!

Dr. Lindsey Fenster

Associate Veterinarian

Dr. Fenster grew up on a sixth-generation farm in Botetourt County, where caring for animals was part of daily life. Her dream of becoming a veterinarian started early and never wavered. She earned both her undergraduate degree and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Georgia...

and returned home to continue serving the community that shaped her. She brings a special interest in internal medicine, preventative care, and dermatology, with a focus on educating pet owners and building lasting relationships. Whether solving complex cases or guiding clients through wellness plans, Dr. Fenster strives to make every visit clear, compassionate, and empowering. Her goal is for clients to leave feeling secure, knowing their concerns were heard and their pets are in good hands. Outside the clinic, she helps manage her family’s cattle and goat farm, volunteers at local events, and coaches the Botetourt 4H Livestock Judging Team. Her home is shared with a lively crew of farm animals, barn cats, and her beloved pug, Stevie! For Dr. Fenster, veterinary medicine is more than a career; it’s a lifelong calling rooted in care, connection, and community.