About Our Staff
Dr. Patricia Peynado-Boyce
Having completed high school, a certificate course in medical terminology and a diploma in microbiology in Jamaica, Dr. Patricia Peynado-Boyce moved to the Washington D.C. area. Here she attended Howard University and graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.S. in microbiology in December of 1984.
After 2 ½ years working as a teaching assistant in the microbiology department at Howard University and as a veterinary assistant at a local animal hospital Dr. Peynado-Boyce decided to pursue her life long dream; becoming a veterinarian. As a veterinary student at Tuskegee University she tutored microbiology and received several awards, including the Regional Veterinary Women’s Auxiliary Association and the Iams Nutrition Award. Being involved was an integral part of her veterinary studies as she graduated in the top 10% of her veterinary class.
Dr. Peynado-Boyce’s veterinary interests include dermatology, internal medicine, and geriatric medicine. She is also the 2005-2006 President of the P.G. County Veterinary Medical Association.
Married with two children, two cats and a dog, Dr. Peynado-Boyce still finds some spare moments for hobbies and sports. She enjoys people, gardening, tennis, traveling, piano and attending her children’s soccer games.
Dr. Lizel Salmon
Dr. Lizel Salmon grew up in Prince Georges County and attended Friendly High School in Fort Washington, MD and the University of Maryland in College Park.
In 1992 she graduated, cum laude, from Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine and was awarded her veterinary degree.
Dr. Salmon has received several veterinary related awards. After completing her veterinary studies, she was selected for a prestigious internship position, in internal medicine and surgery, at Virginia Tech Veterinary School. She has also been the recipient of the Iams Nutrition Award and a Public Health Service Award.
Because she grew up and still lives in Prince Georges County, Dr. Salmon is committed to providing quality veterinary care for this community.
At home, Dr. Salmon resides with her husband, two children, two cats, one dog, three fish, and a guinea pig. She loves a good yard sale and is a die hard Redskins fan.
Dr. Lori Giuffre
Dr. Lori Giuffre is a native New Yorker. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree at Cornell University. In 1996 she earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Iowa State University.
As a veterinary student, she was a member of Phi Zeta, the Veterinary Honor Society, and graduated with distinction.
She has been an associate at A.P.A.W. Veterinary Hospital since 1998. Her greatest interests are internal medicine, animal behavior, and chemotherapy.
During her leisure time, Dr. Giuffre enjoys shopping, cooking, gardening and spending time with her husband, son and daughter. Her family also includes three dogs, a cat, and a very loud Conure.
Dr. Tannis Johnson
A graduate of Paint Branch High School in Burtonsville, MD, Dr. Tannis Johnson attended Tuskegee Institute where she received her B.S. Degree in Animal Science in 1981.
After spending four years in Tuskegee, AL, Dr. Johnson decided to continue her veterinary education at the same university. She was admitted to the Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine and was awarded her DVM degree in 1985.
Dr. Johnson is a general practitioner with a special interest in geriatric medicine. Along with her veterinary interests, she is an active member of the Unity Church in Washington, D.C. Not forgetting her Alma Mater, she is also quite active in the Tuskegee University Alumni Organization.
Outside the veterinary hospital, Dr. Johnson is kept pretty busy caring for her two pugs (Kindred and Booker T) and Doberman Pinscher (Madison). Even with her busy schedule, she still finds time for sports. She enjoys cycling and weight training.
