Dr Jeffery Patton
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  Doctor Patton was born in Shady Spring, West Virginia. He did his undergraduate work at Marshall University and earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree from The Ohio State University in 1994.  It was at Ohio State that Dr. Patton decided to work with Exotic animals. As a student he studied at both the Columbus Zoo and The Ohio State University Exotic Outpatient Clinic in order to further his knowledge in exotic medicine. In addition, he spent a month at the Honolulu Zoo in Hawaii studying dozens of exotic animals including: chimpanzees, black and white rhinoceros, cheetahs, giant tortoises, and flamingos to name a few. Dr Patton now works with birds, reptiles, hamsters and numerous other animals in addition to dogs and cats.  
He is an active member of the Association of Avian Veterinarians, American Veterinary Medical Association, West Virginia Veterinary Medical Association and American Animal Hospital Association.
He and his wife Monica worked together for many years at Animal Care Associates, Inc. Monica is a Registered Veterinary Technician. She is the founder and former President of the West Virginia Association of Veterinary Technicians and is Secretary / Treasurer of the West Virginia Board of Veterinary Medicine. They are both clinical instructors at Carver Career Center Veterinary Technician Program.  They reside in Charleston and share their home with numerous birds and multiple fish.

Dr Mark Webster

​Dr. Webster grew up in Teays Valley, West Virginia, and has been interested in Veterinary Medicine since he was five. He and his parents trained dogs and exhibited them in Obedience for 15 years. Scruffy, the first dog he trained, was an intelligent and headstrong terrier that became the eighth Cairn registered by the American Kennel Club to earn a Utility Degree. Volunteering at the local Animal Shelter gave him first hand experience with the overcrowding, disease and funding problems that plague the shelter system.
Dr. Webster's formal education included a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science from West Virginia University and his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from The University of Georgia in 1991. He is an active member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, West Virginia Veterinary Medical Association and the American Animal Hospital Association.
His wife Toni and his three children also love animals. They have a menagerie which includes dogs, cats, and iguana, a chinchilla, and a ferret.

Dr Laura Slack

Dr Slack graduated from Charleston Catholic High School in 2008 and went on to attend West Virginia University. After receiving her degree in Animal and Nutritional Sciences at WVU, she went on to study at Mississippi State University, where she graduated with a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine.
 During her studies at Mississippi State, Dr. Slack gave much of her time working with a local mobile spay/neuter program, providing much-needed assistance to many area shelters throughout Mississippi.
Another memorable experience for Dr. Slack was the opportunity to travel to South Africa, where she was able to work with giraffes, cape buffalo, and many other native species. She has a sweet kitty named Beatrice, whose favorite activities include sleeping on Mom's lap under a blanket, or spying on the household by hiding behind open doors while peering thru the crack. 

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Dr Karin Fujitani

Dr. Karin Fujitani, a native of Honolulu, Hawaii, received her DVM from Ohio State University (Go Bucks!)
Dr. Fujitani has a special interest in exotic animal medicine, having worked at the Bronx Zoo and served as a consultant at the Honolulu Zoo.  Dr. Fujitani has worked with many different species of exotics: rabbits, guinea pigs, mice, rats, turtles, tortoises, birds, and chameleons.
She also has experience with species native to Hawaii and endangered wildlife.
Karin's personal pets include 3 rabbits and an Amazon parrot.  ​

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