Dr. Jennifer Cherry
DVM
Growing up, Dr. Cherry always felt a strong connection with animals and was especially drawn to animals and children that were sick or in need. That passion to care for the helpless never changed. Although in practice for close to two decades, she still finds herself excited to learn new ways to care for animals.
After graduating high school in Charleston, WV, she became a Registered Nurse, practicing primarily in neonatal intensive care. After 11 years, and with a lifelong interest in science and medicine, Jennifer decided it was time to pursue a new career, this time in veterinary medicine. She graduated from Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine in Blacksburg, VA in 2004. She initially practiced in Alabama for 8 years before moving back to West Virginia to help care for her aging parents.
Dr. Cherry states her goal is always to provide clients and their beloved pets the best care possible while earning their trust through kindness, compassion, and conscientious communication. She is looking forward to becoming an integral part of the Fairlea Animal Hospital team and helping to keep your animal family happy and healthy for years to come.
Jennifer enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine but has a special interest in dermatology, preventative care, client education, and internal medicine. During time off, her interests are gardening, audiobooks, painting, quilting, and playing drums with her son.
Dr. Cherry shares her home with a teenaged son, Cooper, cat Mokus, and Violet, a rescued beagle whose favorite job is to keep everyone in line. She also has a grown son in Alabama, Michael.