Meet the Veterinarians & Team of Jackson Animal Clinic in Ripley! We’re pleased to provide exceptional vet care for your pets!
Please call us at 304-372-3802 to speak to one of our caring veterinary staff members!
Dr. Hancock, a native of Ravenswood, graduated from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine in 2012. After working in equine and mixed animal practices, she purchased Jackson Animal Clinic in 2017. In her Spare time she enjoys raising American Quarter Horses, boating, and gardening.
Sarah grew up on a farm in Wood County. She attended Fairmont State University and received her degree in Veterinary Technology. She has been working at Jackson Animal Clinic since 2006. She resides in Wood county with her family, dogs (Mavis, Jib, and Rut), cows, goats, chickens, and pigs . When she's not working she enjoys being outdoors, spending time with friends, and family, camping, gardening, organizing, and Pinteresting.
Dr. Dunaway, a WV native, graduated from Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2019. Soon after, she began working at Jackson Animal Clinic as an associate veterinarian bringing a passion for small animal surgery as well as exotic medicine and surgery. Currently, her herd consists of her fiance, one white shepherd mixed breed dog, and two cats. In her spare time, she loves to trout fish, hunt with her father, kayak, and adrenaline seek at rollercoaster parks.
Jessica has been with Jackson Animal Clinic since 2013. She has always loved animals and has wanted to work with them as a career since she was younger. Jess resides in Jackson county with her three daughters and her dogs and cats. She enjoys singing and spending time with her family.
Dr. Blankenship, a native of Ripley, graduated from Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine in May 2021. Prior to graduation, Dr. Blankenship had been a seasonal employee at Jackson Animal Clinic since 2015. After graduation, she transitioned to the role of Associate Veterinarian. She enjoys all aspects of a small animal practitioner, especially preventative care. She has had horses since the age of three and has interest in equine preventative care and performance horses. Dr. Blankenship resides in Jackson County with her 2 Australian Cattle Dogs, Josie and Willow.
Brittnie is a Louisiana girl who came to West Virginia with a huge heart for animals. She has 12 years experience in the veterinary world and even more in rescues. Brittnie has been rescuing animals since she was 15 years old, but starting in 2010, she got into multi specie bottle babies. Now, she focuses her attention on cats and kittens; she is our residental cat lady. Brittnie had a cat sanctuary house that she ran her rescue out of however unfortunately it burnt down in 2024. That has not stopped her, though! Brittnie has a beautiful family with her partner Josh where they have 2 girls ages 13 and 8, and 2 boys ages 15 and 7. Together, they have a farm comprised of horses, goats, chickens, ducks, dogs, rabbits, ferrets, and, of course, lots of cats! Her favorite things to do are fishing, farming, and riding horses with her oldest daughter.
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