The clinic is open by appointment on Thursdays, from 12:00 noon til 5:00pm.

For appointments, please call (928)639-1341.

Clinic Staff

Dr. Virginia Kennaway, D.V.M. has been the veterinarian at the clinic since its founding in 1992. Dr. Kennaway has been a practicing veterinarian since 1987. In addition to her work at the Jerome Humane Society clinic, Dr. Kennaway also has an active mobile vet practice serving the Phoenix metropolitan area. For more information about Dr. Kennaway, or for resources for Dr. Kennaway's patients, please see Dr. Kennaway's web site.

The clinic runs smoothly due to the continuing dedication of its volunteers:

Marge Mitchell is one of our original technicians, & is still going strong. She has been ably assisting Dr. Kennaway for over 10 years, & can anticipate the doctor's every need. She is highly skilled, and also has a unique ability to relate to the animals in her care. No animal comes out of surgery without being cuddled & kissed by Marge. (It really helps!) Marge also organizes the clinic's weekly schedule & handles the appointment booking. As if that's not enough, Marge is also a master chef, has owned several restaurants, & has co-authored 2 cookbooks: The Bakery Lane Soup Bowl Cook Book & Soup Bowl West.

Here we see Marge making a new friend ...

Sally Dryer, as a child, voiced the roles of Lucy, Violet & Patty in the Charlie Brown specials. Little did she know then just how prophetic Lucy's line "Blech. I've been kissed by a dog!" would turn out to be – it happens all the time now! On Thursdays, Sally is a veterinary technician for the Jerome Humane Society. Not only is Sally great with the animals, she's an extremely capable technician -- organized, knowledgeable & eager to learn. She's also a lot of fun, & gives great parties. Sally is also the owner of Soiled Doves Studio in Jerome, is a mixed-media sculptor, & is a master framer. (She's even framed a Michaelangelo!)

Sally has upcoming showings in Scottsdale & Nevada. Watch this space for additional details!

Ann Miranda is the newest of the JHS technicians, & has already become an integral member of the team. You know when you're talking to Ann from her darling little Kiwi accent -- she's from New Zealand, you see. Ann's pride & joy is a stray kitty from Clarkdale named Roo-Roo who follows Ann around like a puppy.

Marta is a part-time technician, & drives up from Phoenix with Dr. Kennaway as schedules allow. Playing with puppies, coddling all sorts of quadrapeds, & remedial grooming are among Marta's specialities. By the way, if you happen to see any WWE wrestlers wandering by -- send them Marta's way.

Linda Stanley is the handy-woman of the group. She keeps the clinic in tip-top shape by doing much of the repair work & weekly maintenance.

Come on in ... the Welcome Cat is out.