Our Veterinarian
Jessica Johnson DVM. Dr. Johnson is a 2011 graduate of The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. She has spent nearly half of her career in non-profit and low-cost clinics, and has picked up many tips and tricks to be able to provide high quality medicine at a below-average cost. She has a fondness for corgis, cats, and wildlife; in fact, many of her friends refer to her as ‘Possum Doc. When not at work, Dr. Johnson lives with her husband, their son, and a large assortment of animals (including cats, dogs, snakes, sheep, goats, chickens, fish, and tortoises). In her free time, she enjoys reading, watching sci-fi/fantasy/anime, and walking/biking trails with her family.
Our Technician
Chelsea Barnes, RVT. My name is Chelsea and I have been in the field about 10 years but I’ve been a registered vet tech for 5 years. I have 6 cats, 2 big fluffy Bernese mountain dogs, and an axolotl named Sweet Tart. I have a baby boy who has been keeping me busy for the last 2 years. I have worked in all kinds of hospitals ranging from shelter medicine to emergency medicine. In my free time, when I’m not being a mom, I enjoy reading, listening to podcasts and music, watching movies, and learning how to knit and crochet, among other various crafty things. I love spending time with my family and friends as much as possible.
Our Staff
Eric Swartztrauber, veterinary assistant. Eric is a self-professed nerd-culture enthusiast and animal lover. Eric completed a program in Animal Care from MVCTC and has had several years of on-the job training in the field under the direction of Dr. Johnson. Eric lives with 4 naughty Labradors but dreams of one day being a cat and/or reptile owner.
Our Clinic Critters
Severus Snake is a Ball Python who was rehomed to us when her previous owner was no longer able to care for her. She is a very gentle, sweet soul and loves to curl up around a warm neck. She is very nocturnal, and does not come out much during the day, but if you would like to see her, feel free to ask the staff to pull her out for a quick visit.
Shiny (Black with white) and Calico Jack (white with black) are were both brought in to Dr. Johnson from two different families to two different clinics in two different families within a week of each other. Both had extensive medical needs, including severe eye infections that require the removal of one of their eyes, which ended up making them a sort of mirror-image of each other. Dr. Johnson intended to foster the boys until they were healthy enough to find a home, or in Shiny’s case as a semi-feral kitten, be a barn cat. However, as things tend to go, both kittens instantly bonded to each other and Dr. Johnson’s whole family, human and animal alike, and the rest is history. Mothman (longhair tabby) and Loch Ness Monster/Nessie (shorthair tabby) were born in our clinic to a feral momma who was unable to care for them, so we became their family. You may see the kids (affectionately known as the “purrates” and the “monsters”) around during your time here at WVS. Feel free to give them love if they ask for it, but please be respectful of their space and their safety, as they are valued members of the Johnson/Windreach family.