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Dr. Joni Shimp - Practice OwnerDr. Joni Shimp has been in practice in Southeastern NC for almost two decades. She grew up in Minnesota, showing Arabian horses with her family. She obtained her undergraduate degree from the University of Minnesota and attended North Carolina State University. She graduated from NCSU College of Veterinary Medicine in 2000 and moved to Pender County to work as an Associate Veterinarian at Scotts Hill Animal Hospital.
In 2012, Dr. Joni founded Cape Fear Raptor Center to service the Southeastern region of NC's raptor population. Cape Fear Raptor Center has become a nationally recognized Rehabilitation Center, specializing in Bald Eagle rehabilitation and training. Raptors from the entire coast extending to the borders of VA and SC and westward to Fayetteville are brought to CFRC for advanced medical and surgical care. She works closely with local and regional rehabilitators to provide care for raptors, waterfowl, songbird, opossums, and other wildlife that need veterinary specific care. She also lectures on raptor medicine and surgery, avian biosecurity, and operant conditioning and positive reinforcement training techniques in Eagles and Osprey at veterinary conferences and with the USDA. When she is not working, Dr. Joni spends time with her husband Scott, son, Justin and daughter, Sophia. She has competed on a National Level with Arabian Horses, German Shepherd Dogs in the sport of Schutzhund/IPO, and holds a Federal Falconry License. Her herd of feathered, furred, and scaled family members consist of two Dachshunds, two German Shepherds, an American Bulldog mix, Beagle, Green Winged Macaw, Quaker Parrot, Congo African Grey, Umbrella Cockatoo, Harris' Hawk, 2 Bald Eagles, an American Kestrel, and one Dragon... Bearded Dragon that is! |
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Dr. Carolyn Edson- Staff VeterinarianDr. Edson grew up in Greenville, NC, graduating summa cum laude from East Carolina University with a double major in Biology and Chemistry. Her strong passion for all creatures led her to follow her dream of becoming a veterinarian. She worked as a veterinary technician for several years before attending NC State College of Veterinary Medicine and graduating in May 2017.
Dr. Edson loves to travel and during the winter of 2015 volunteered in Africa working with several different species with a rescue organization in Tanzania. She has also completed a shelter medicine externship in Asheville, NC and a Dental externship in Durham, NC. She has a special interest in animal behavior and surgery. Dr. Edson has worked in Ocean Isle Beach and Myrtle Beach, and is very excited about joining our family here at Rocky Point Animal Hospital! During her free time, she enjoys the beach, traveling, and spending time with her significant other, Aaron, and her two rescue dogs, Bailey and Titus. |
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Dr. Dana Hogg- Staff Veterinarian |
Dr. Dana Hogg grew up in Wilson, North Carolina. Growing up with all types of animals, she found her love for animals at a very young age and decided very early on that she wanted to become a veterinarian. As the years went on, she became captivated by birds after her family acquired their first parrot. They were so different from other animals – their intelligence, flight, feathers etc. It was from that point on she decided not only did she want to work with small animals, but she also wanted to work with exotic animals as well. She followed these goals and obtained her undergraduate and masters degree from North Carolina State University. She graduated from the NCSU College of Veterinary Medicine in 2015. Following graduation, she worked with small animals in a rural part of NC for one year. She then worked exclusively with exotic animals in Northern Virginia for 2 years. Dr. Hogg encourages routine wellness exams for all pets, whether they are furry, feathered or scaled. She sees a variety of animals ranging from dogs, cats, parrots, poultry/waterfowl, reptiles, hamsters, rabbits, sugar gliders, ferrets, guinea pigs to name a few. Her professional interest include: avian and exotic animal medicine, behavior, nutrition, preventative care, and geriatric medicine.
Outside of work, Dr. Hogg enjoys spending time outside whether it is gardening, running, or just taking in the sunshine while reading a good book. Recently she has taken a strong interest in parrot behavior, and is working hard to enrich her parrot’s life with new training and tricks. She loves spending time with her family and will do so any chance she can. Her furry and feathered family members include: Murphy, a beagle, Gypsy, a cat, Jack and Oogie Boogie, 2 Yellow Naped Amazons, Oliver, a Nanday Conure, and a Red Fronted Macaw named Finster. They all have such different personalities, and yet they all make her laugh and bring a smile to her face each and every day.
Outside of work, Dr. Hogg enjoys spending time outside whether it is gardening, running, or just taking in the sunshine while reading a good book. Recently she has taken a strong interest in parrot behavior, and is working hard to enrich her parrot’s life with new training and tricks. She loves spending time with her family and will do so any chance she can. Her furry and feathered family members include: Murphy, a beagle, Gypsy, a cat, Jack and Oogie Boogie, 2 Yellow Naped Amazons, Oliver, a Nanday Conure, and a Red Fronted Macaw named Finster. They all have such different personalities, and yet they all make her laugh and bring a smile to her face each and every day.
