Meet Our Doctors

Dr. Josh Ervin, DVM Owner

Dr. Josh Ervin, owner and operator of Ohio Valley Animal Clinic is a 2007 Graduate of The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. He was born and raised on a beef farm in Racine, Ohio. Upon Graduation, Dr. Ervin moved to Logan, WV, to practice as a primary clinician for the Logan Animal Hospital. After 4 years, he accepted a position as an emergency veterinarian at the Tri-State Animal ER located in Ceredo-Kenova, WV. Dr Ervin's lifelong dream to own a veterinary hospital lead to his decision to return home and serve the community when he opened the Pomeroy clinic in 2011. Dr. Ervin continued that dream by adding two additional locations to Ohio Valley Animial Clinic in Wellston and Athens. Dr. Ervin resides in New Plymouth, Ohio with his wife, Ashley. Dr. Ervin has four children, Quinn, Rhemyngton, Canyon, and Coalson. His hobbies include anything outdoors, piloting small aircraft, archery, fitness, farming, scuba diving and sky diving.

OVAC Pomeroy

Larissa (Suzy) Morris- Administrator

Kaelin Steele- Veterinarian Assistant

Larissa (Suzy) Morris- Administrator

Suzy lives in Middleport, Ohio with her husband, Tyson and their daughter, Jenevieve. She has loved animals and cared for them for as long as she can remember. She has been in the vet field for 5+ years and counting. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her daughter, gardening, traveling and spending time with family and friends.

Ashley Arix - Veterinary Assistant

Kaelin Steele- Veterinarian Assistant

Larissa (Suzy) Morris- Administrator

Ashley lives in Pomeroy, Ohio with her husband, Keith and son, Jordan. They have 2 dogs, Oakley and Bourbon. In her free time she loves watching her son play baseball, spending time with her family and traveling.

Kaelin Steele- Veterinarian Assistant

Haleigh Thacker- Veterinarian Assistant

Kaelin was raised in Athens, Ohio. She graduated from Alexander Local Schools in 2022 where she was an active member of the FFA. She has also showed in 4H and was a member of the Rough Rider 4H group at the Meigs County Fair. She has always had a passion for animals. In her free time she enjoys riding her horse Macey, and participating in open shows around the Ohio area. She also enjoys spending time with her family and working at livestock sales in Athens, Zanesville, and Paris Kentucky.

Haleigh Thacker- Veterinarian Assistant

Haleigh resides in Gallipolis, Ohio. She graduated from The University of Rio Grande with an associates degree in Radiologic Science. Haleigh's love for animals stated at just 3 years old with her first pet rabbit and grew quickly from there. In her free time she enjoys reading, riding four wheelers, jeeping, camping, hiking, kayaking, fishing and spending time with her friends and family.

Hannah Wood- Veterinarian Assistant

Haleigh Thacker- Veterinarian Assistant

Hannah Wood- Veterinarian Assistant

OVAC Athens

Natosha Scowden- Veterinarian Assistant

Kirsten "Kam" Bobo- Veterinarian Assistant

Natosha grew up in Mason County but now resides in Meigs County with her husband Joey. Natosha is currently enrolled in Penn Foster where she is about to complete the Veterinary Assistant program. She has two dogs, Sig and Loki and two cats, Wilber and Luna. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family and being outdoors.

Kirsten "Kam" Bobo- Veterinarian Assistant

Kam is originally from Cincinnati Ohio but now lives in Athens Ohio with her husband Sean and three dogs Chloe, Diesel, and Maximus. Kam has always loved being around and working with animals. Kam has been in the veterinary field for 5+ years. On her free time she loves to spend time with her friends, family, and dogs, and she loves to travel.

Emma Stefanick- Veterinarian Assistant

Kirsten "Kam" Bobo- Veterinarian Assistant

Emma Stefanick- Veterinarian Assistant

Emma is originally from Stark County but currently lives in Athens County with her rabbit, Winslow, and her frog, Walnut. Emma is a soon to be graduate of Ohio University and is hoping to pursue her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. In her free time she enjoys playing tennis and making quilts.

OVAC Wellston

Vicki Williams - Veterinarian Assistant

Vicki lives in Vinton County with her husband and many critters. She enjoys all types of animals and has worked in several animal shelters through the years. She enjoys tending to her furry crew and spending time with her kids, grandkids, and church family.

Hannah Bledsoe - Veterinarian Assistant

Vicki Williams - Veterinarian Assistant

Hannah graduated from Vinton High School in 2023. She has always had a passion for animals. She has always enjoyed taking care of her little farm and her house pets. She is currently pursuing a degree in Veterinary Technology. In her free time, Hannah enjoys reading, being outdoors, and playing with her animals.

Rayya Stacy- Veterinarian Assistant

Kelli Holstein- Veterinarian Assistant

Rayya was raised in Athens, Ohio. She graduated high school from Federal Hocking where she was an active member in the FFA. Helping animals has always been Rayya‘s passion, she enjoys spending her free time with her daughter, Teagan and her dog, Diesel.

Kelli Holstein- Veterinarian Assistant

Kelli graduated from Wellston High School in 2021. Because of her love for animals, she has always dreamed of working in a vet office. She will shortly be going to school to be a Veterinary Technician. In her free time she enjoys hanging out with her dogs and family.