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  Rocky Point Animal Hospital

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Dr. Joni Shimp - Practice Owner

aDr. 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, French Bulldog, Corgi Mix, Beagle,  Green Winged Macaw, Quaker Parrot, Congo African Grey, Umbrella Cockatoo, Harris' Hawk, Quarter Horse, 2 Freisians, 2 Minature Horses,  Emus, "Ethel, Zelda, and Zeke", an American Kestrel, the world's most spoiled goat, "Francesca", and finally, one Dragon... Bearded Dragon that is!


Dr. Andrea Swanson- Staff Veterinarian

Bio coming soon!  Pinky promise per Dr. Swanson!
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hours of operation

Monday: 8AM - 6PM
Tuesday: 8AM-6PM
Wednesday: 8AM-6PM
Thursday: 8AM-6PM
Friday: 8AM-6PM
Saturday:  8AM-2PM
Sunday: CLOSED

Contact us

9185 US Hwy 117 South
Rocky Point, NC 28457

P: 910-602-6633
F: 910-602-6635

RPAH@rockypointvet.com
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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Our Staff
    • Our Facility
    • Survey Says
  • Our Patients
    • Avian Medicine and Surgery
    • Potbellied Pigs
    • Working Canines
    • Small Ruminants
    • Backyard Poultry
    • Equine
  • Services
    • CCVSS
    • Petly
    • Companion Laser Therapy
    • Vets First Choice
    • Home Again Microchipping
  • Documents
  • Emergencies
  • Cape Fear Raptor Center
  • BACKYARD FLOCK RECOMMENDATIONS