Meet Our Team

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

Dr. Connie Hyler-Both

Owner / Veterinarian

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.

Dr. Sarah Koressel

Associate Veterinarian

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

Assistant Manager & Social Media/Event Coordinator

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

Office Manager

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, and Reba, a Pomeranian who is a lover.

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

Kimberly

Veterinary Assistant

Kimberly has been in veterinary medicine for eight years and all of them were spent at New River Animal Hospital. She loves playing with puppies and kittens, teaching clients something new, and helping sick pets feel better.

At home, she shares her life with Kenzy, a lab mix that was rescued by staff as an abandoned puppy – very sweet. Boots, a 17-year-old kitty she rescued off the side of the road. Bumblebee, who went through 2 other homes before she found me, she is a kid pleaser. Kenah, the kitty that wandered into my home and became mine. Kullen was a surprise rescue from a routine spay that I helped birth. Stuffy, little pug mix that loves to cuddle, and DaVinci, a rescued kitten whose mom and siblings had died; he came to me with green hair dye all over him.

Her hobbies include crafts, archery, skeet shooting, and volunteering with Girl Scouts.

Wendy

Veterinary Assistant

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

Professional Groomer & Veterinary Assistant

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

Professional Groomer

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 three pets – Harley the Rottie, Chopper the Shihtzu, 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.

Amber

Grooming Assistant

Amber loves meeting new animals and clients in her role at New River Animal Hospital.

At home, Amber has several dogs, cats, and even a donkey!

In her spare time, she loves church, coon hunting, camping, fishing, or anything outdoors.

Sprockit

Our Junior Greeter

Junkit

Our Senior Greeter