Meet Our Doctors
Dr. Josh Ervin, DVM Owner
Dr. Nathanael Hopkins, Associate
Dr. Nathanael Hopkins, Associate
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 at and operate the Logan Animal Hospital. After 4 years, he accepted a position as an emergency veterinarian at the Tri-State Animal ER located in Huntington, WV. Dr Ervin's lifelong dream has been to own a veterinary hospital leading 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 three children, Quinn, Rhemyngton, and Canyon. His hobbies include anything outdoors, flying, archery, power lifting, farming, scuba diving and sky diving.
Dr. Nathanael Hopkins, Associate
Dr. Nathanael Hopkins, Associate
Dr. Nathanael Hopkins, Associate
Dr. Nathaneal Hopkins grew up in Newark, Ohio, where he attended the Licking Valley School System. He was active in sports, academic programs and he grew up with dogs, cats, fish, hamsters, and horses. For his undergraduate degree, he attended Ohio University in Athens, graduating with a Bachelor's in Science in 2013. The following 3 years he worked for the Ohio Department of Agriculture Consumer Protection Laboratory. He then attended The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, acquiring his DVM in 2020. He currently lives with his 2 dogs- Brandy and Rimmington, cat- Stridor, and 2 fish- Carni and Sparky. Dr. Hopkins loves working with all animals, both large and small and wants to expand veterinary medicine into the pet fish population. In his free time, he enjoys being outdoors, hiking with his dogs, kayaking, and playing any type of sports. Dr. Hopkins came to southeast Ohio because of the beautiful nature and wants to serve this rural area of America.
OVAC Pomeroy
Kirsten "Kam" Maple - Veterinarian Assistant/Manager
Kirsten "Kam" Maple - Veterinarian Assistant/Manager
Kirsten "Kam" Maple - Veterinarian Assistant/Manager
Kirsten resides in Athens, Ohio with her fiance, Sean, and their three dogs; Max, Chloe, and Diesel. She graduated from Glen Este High School and Live Oaks Technical School in 2016. In her free time, Kam enjoys being outdoors with her dogs, horseback riding, and hunting.
Jessica Rees- Veterinarian Assistant
Kirsten "Kam" Maple - Veterinarian Assistant/Manager
Kirsten "Kam" Maple - Veterinarian Assistant/Manager
Jessica, "Jess" grew up in Racine, Ohio, raising chickens, ducks, goats, pigs and alpacas. Jess graduated from Eastern High School in 2019. Jess has always loved caring for animals. She plans on pursing a degree in the veterinary field. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, having bonfires, hunting, fishing, and living every day to the fullest.
Andrea Venoy- Veterinarian Assistant
Tristen Roush - Veterinarian Assistant
Tristen Roush - Veterinarian Assistant
Andrea resides in Syracuse, with her husband Kevin and their 3 dogs,Eva, Oche, and newest memeber Star. She has worked with animals for over 30 years and loves it more today than when she started all those years ago. In her spare time she loves spending time with her animals, swimming, camping, and riding motorcycles with her husband. Her favorite past time is spoiling her grandson rotten.
Tristen Roush - Veterinarian Assistant
Tristen Roush - Veterinarian Assistant
Tristen Roush - Veterinarian Assistant
Tristen grew up in Point Pleasant, WV on her family farm, where she learned to raise horses and cattle. Tristen attended Hocking College and graduated in 2021 with a degree in Equine Health. Tristen now owns an Equine Massage business. Tristen now resides in Letart, WV with her many horses and German shepherds.
OVAC Athens
Bailee Coon - Veterinarian Assistant
Ashley Lockhart - Veterinarian Assistant
Ashley Lockhart - Veterinarian Assistant
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Ashley Lockhart - Veterinarian Assistant
Ashley Lockhart - Veterinarian Assistant
Ashley Lockhart - Veterinarian Assistant
Christina Perry - Veterinarian Assistant
Ashley Lockhart - Veterinarian Assistant
Christina Perry - Veterinarian Assistant
OVAC Wellston
LeDeana Sinclair - Veterinarian Assistant
LeDeana Sinclair - Veterinarian Assistant
LeDeana Sinclair - Veterinarian Assistant
LeDeana grew up on a farm in Racine, OH but moved to Mason, WV in 2013. She graduated from Wahama High School in 2017. She found her love for animals at a young age. She barrel raced horses ever since she was 4 until 16. She currently lives in Pomeroy on a farm called "White's High Low Farms" with her grandparents, raising many different species of animals and showing Dexter cattle. LeDeana enjoys showing cattle, horseback riding, bowling, hunting, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
Vicki Williams - Veterinarian Assistant
LeDeana Sinclair - Veterinarian Assistant
LeDeana Sinclair - 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.
Morgan Radcliff - Veterinarian Assistant
LeDeana Sinclair - Veterinarian Assistant
Morgan Radcliff - Veterinarian Assistant