Our Team
Our caring and compassionate veterinary care team!
Meet the Veterinarians & Team of Chesapeake Veterinary Clinic in Chesapeake! We’re pleased to provide exceptional vet care for your pets!
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Please call us at 740-867-5534 to speak to one of our caring veterinary staff members!
Veterinarians
Dr. Lisa Williams, DVM
Dr. Williams, who is originally from West Virginia, graduated from Delaware Valley College of Science and Agriculture with a bachelor of Science in Large Animal Science. She then attended West Virginia Graduate School for Large Animal Repro Phys. She received her DVM from Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine.
Dr. JR Haldeman, DVM
Dr. Jonathan Haldeman is originally from Georgia where he attended Mercer University majoring in biology. He attended Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, TN for veterinary school where he met his wife, Dr. Tommi Butler, who practices in Huntington. They have 3 crazy cats named Junie, Yeti and Hook and a furry pig aka a French Bulldog named Reece. Dr. JR likes most outdoor activities; from hunting and hiking to golf. He enjoys practicing preventative medicine and working closely with the owners to come up with the best treatment plan for our fur babies.
Office Manager
Nikki Linger
Nikki was originally part of our team from 07-09, but her love of animals and their people couldn't keep her away for long and she returned to Chesapeake Vet Clinic in 2013. She has a bachelors degree in Art Education which she obtained from Marshall University in 2007.When she is not at work she spends her time on the water kayaking, enjoying the West Virginia mountains or at home with her 3 cats Lexa, Luna, and Lincoln and her 3 boxers Emori, Murphy and Monty.
Veterinary Technicians
Mai Johnson, RVT
Mai is a Registered Vet Tech that has been with Chesapeake Vet Clinic since May of 2018 after graduation from the Vet Tech program at MCTC. Her hobbies include anything outdoors but especially off-roading and camping. When not at work she can mostly be found spending time with her husband Spencer, 2 kids- Adyson and Taylor, 3 dogs, Trigger, Harley and Sadie and Phoenix the cat.
Veterinary Assistants
Hailee Thacker, Vet Assistant
Hailee is a graduate of Chesapeake High School. She just recently started working as a vet assistant. She adores animals of all kinds. Hailee has 3 boxers, Brutus, Harmony and Hendrix and her 3 cats Otis, Mister and Luna. During her free time she likes to paint, Garden and going hiking. She also loves to spend time with her family and boyfriend.
Sky Higginbotham, Vet Assistant
Bio Coming Soon
Kristyn Wintz, Vet Assistant
Kristyn is originally from Lesage, WV and resides in Huntington, WV. She loves traveling and recently started going on cruises which she loves. She has 4 cats and 1 dog. When she's not at work she enjoys gardening, the great outdoors and tending to her house plants.
Amber Burchett, Vet Assistant
Bio Coming Soon
Katie Sias, Vet Assistant
Bio Coming Soon
Receptionists
Christina Ferguson
Christina grew up in Huntington, West Virginia. She has 2 amazing sons and has adopted her niece and 3 nephews. She has 2 dogs, and a bird. In her free time she enjoys reading and spending time with her family.
Nichole Linger
Nichole is originally from South Charleston, West Virginia. She has 1 son, 3 dogs and 3 cats that she adores. When she isn't working she is spending time with her family.
Robin Shafer
Bio Coming Soon
Groomer
Jessica McKee
Jessica has been grooming for 25 years. Before that she attended Collins Career Center for Agriculture and Animal Science and went on further to attend Ohio University Southern for Equine Studies for an Associates Degree. She has trained dogs for obedience and show for 5 years. Jessica has 3 kids; Madison, Jayden and Brayden with her husband Britton McKee. They also have several furbabies, 3 German Shepherds; Kira, Loki and Ciri, an Aussie; Arya, a Chihuahua; Mia and a Shetland Sheepdog; Savannah.
In Loving Memory
Clarke
Clarke, our angel, is watching over us now from the rainbow bridge. She was a dedicated employee for her short 5 1/2 years, and she touched not only our lives, but the lives of our clients as well.