Meet Our Doctors

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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.

 Dr. Delana McCoy is a 2023 graduate of Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine. After graduation, Dr. McCoy spent time working as a small animal/exotic veterinarian in Las Vegas, Nevada, before returning to the area to join OVAC. Dr. McCoy was born and raised in Ravenswood, WV and has a special interest in exotic animals, especially reptiles and amphibians. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her pets, traveling, and swimming. 

 Dr. Peri Wiley is a 2024 graduate of University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. She is originally from Columbus and has a special interest in production animal and exotic medicine. In her spare time she enjoys reading, hiking, and spending time with her friends and family. 

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 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 and football, spending time with her family and traveling.

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. 

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. 

Kiesha lives in Middleport, Ohio with her husband and 3 children. She has always had a love for animals, and enjoys making a difference in the every day world. She enjoys spending time with her family, fishing, and spending time with her pets. 

Calin lives in Portland, Ohio with her fiance Dylan. She has two dogs, Remmy and Daisy and one cat, Merlot. Calin will soon be graduating for The Ohio State University with her bachelor's in animal science and will soon be in the process of applying for vet school. She has always had a passion for helping people and animals. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, being outdoors, and playing with her pets. 

Kam is originally from Cincinnati Ohio but now lives in Athens Ohio with her four dogs Chloe, Diesel, Kratos 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.  

Candice grew up in Pennsylvania, but now resides in Wellston with her daughter, 4 dogs and 2 cats. She has always had a love for animals and wanted to work in the veterinarian field. In her free time she loves spending time with her daughter, and enjoys being outdoors. 

Brenna grew up in Lancaster, Ohio but spent countless summers and weekends in Meigs County where she now resides with her dog, Blanch and kitty, Yam. She has always had a love for animals and after taking in her family dog, Buster, her interest in the field sparked. In her free time you can find her out at Strouds Run with Blanch or thrifting with her friends. She cannot wait for what the furture holds in this field for her. 

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 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.  

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.