Dr. Joni Seymour - Practice Owner

Dr. Joni Gnyp has been in practice in Southeastern NC for over a decade. She grew up in Minnesota, showing Arabian horses with her family.  She obtained her undergraduate degree from the University of Minnesota and applied to Veterinary School. 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. 
When she is not working, Dr. Joni spends time with her son, Justin and daughter, Sophia.  She has competed on a National Level with Arabian Horses, German Shepherd Dogs in the sport of Schutzhund, and holds a Federal Falconry License.  She is also the founder and executive director of Cape Fear Raptor Center. 

Chelsey Rudisill - Practice Manager

Chelsey was raised in Pender county and has been working in the veterinary field for over 10 years.  She began her career with an internship at a veterinary office that turned into a job offer for a veterinary assistant position.  She attended UNCW where she obtained her Bachelors in Biology.  As a board member of CFRC, she helps with various tasks with the raptors on and off site.  She enjoys any outdoor activity and spending time with her family.  She has a long-haired chihuahua named "Zoey". 

Sharon Wood - Veterinary Technician

Sharon was born in Charlotte, NC and has moved back and forth from here to there.  She has worked in Veterinary Medicine for about 10 years now and enjoys taking time with her family and working in the yard.  She is a well known chihuahua lover and one of the few staff members that speaks "huahua-nese".

Tamara Suggs - Veterinary Assistant

Tamara is from the area and has been with us for over 2 years now.  She started as our Kennel Attendant and has since gained the necessary skills to be a veterinary assistant.  She is also very involved with CFRC.   She has two cats named "Tezma" and "Ozzie".

Inga Larson - Receptionist

AKA "the cat whisperer", Inga was born in the area.  She moved away and lived in several different states including TX, OK, NJ, AL, GA, MS.  Luckily for us, she did move back to the area and has been in the veterinary field for about 5 years now.   In her spare time, she helps to manage a few local feral colonies, and enjoys watching old movies, reading, and spending time with her fur babies.

Julie Perkins - Receptionist

Julie is originally from Durham, NC, but moved over here in 1993.  She obtained her Dental Assistant Certificate, but decided that animal medicine was way more interesting.  She has now been in the veterinary field for 14 years.  Spending time with her 3 dogs (Princess - Chihuahua, Brewster - Lab, and Ruca - Pitbull) and going to the beach are some of her favorite things to do.

Carlyn Mingus - Kennel Attendant

Carlyn is new to our family here at Rocky Point Animal Hospital, but she has extensive animal experience which makes her a huge asset.  She also enjoys helping out with CFRC.