While their new Eagleswood Veterinary Hospital is heading toward opening on Route 9, the owners are already gaining a following with the telemedicine appointments they are offering.

“Telemedicine is a great option for those who are unable to bring their pets into a facility due anxiety, aggression, or inability to lift your pet,” said practice owner Dr. Brandon Denning.

Partner on the team is his wife, Practice Manager Erin Cochran, a Roanoke College graduate in biology who has been a veterinary technician for…