Bottom L to R- Ronielle, Dr. Koressel, Dr. Hyler-Both Top L to R – Angie, Kimberly, Kim, Betty

Doc graduated from Michigan State University in 1984 and moved to West Virginia in 1986. She then opened New River Animal Hospital in July of 1988, and the rest is history!

At work, Doc loves playing with the babies, making a positive difference in a pet’s life – whether improving behavior, health or situation for pets and their people.

At home, she has a Newfoundland puppy named Hobie, 3 cats, Nod, Lizzie and Buttered Popcorn, chickens, fish, a canary and 5 horses – 4 Tennessee Walking horses and a Frisian.

When she’s not at work, she loves reading, baking, horseback riding, and swimming.

Sarah has been working here for five years and has been in veterinary medicine for a total of 13 years. Her favorite part of the job is meeting all types of different animals and helping people and their pets live fun and healthy lives.

At home, she has two dogs, one snake, five indoor cats, and two outdoor cats. All are geriatric except one of the cats.

When she’s not at work, she loves doing kid activities with her twin boys, outdoor endeavors, knitting, general health, and fitness.

Ronielle has been working in veterinary medicine for eight years and all of them have been spent at New River Animal Hospital!

Her favorite part of her job is witnessing the effect pets have on their humans.

At home, she shares her life with a Persian named Pishi aka Missy who dominates our household, and Ozzy, a DSH orange tabby.

In her spare time, she loves photography, nature, yoga, hunting, archery, reading, crochet, music, and is very family oriented.

Kim has worked in veterinary medicine for 18 years, all of which were here at New River Animal Hospital! She loves meeting so many wonderful people and animals every day.

At home, she shares her life with Jack, a border collie and Frisbee player, Jill, a black lab who loves to tear stuffed animals into pieces.

When she’s not at work, she loves shopping and family time!

Kelsey is a 2015 graduate of Pierpont Community and Technical College with a degree in Veterinary Technology. She is a licensed Vet Tech and is an experienced Groomer as well.

Kelsey now lives in Talcott with her significant other on her family farm. She shares the farm with her horses, 3 dogs and one feline.

Kelsey’s hobbies include horseback riding and spending time with her 7 nieces and nephews.

Wendy has worked in veterinary medicine for six years and loves helping animals while developing trusting relationships with clients.

At home, Wendy has two dogs, one cat, and 13 goats!

When she’s not at work, she loves hobby farming chickens and goats while instilling a love for animals in her children.

Betty has spent 20 years in veterinary medicine and all of them have been here at New River Animal Hospital.

Her favorite part of work is seeing all of the happy clients and pets! And of course, working so close to her home.

She shares her life with two rabbits, two dogs, four cats, and a fish. All of them range from 1-12 years of age, a solid mix of old and young.

In her spare time, she loves cooking, photography, walking, hiking, traveling, swimming, and the beach.

Angie has worked at New River Animal Hospital for over fifteen years and still loves every minute of it! Her favorite part of her job is seeing all of the different breeds that come in, and seeing her own transformations on the grooming appointments she takes care of.

At home, she has two pets – Harley the Rottie and Mackie the cat!

When she’s not at work, she loves outside walks in the summer, crochet, TV and movies, fishing, swimming, and four-wheeling.