Renee
Welch, DVM
Dr. Welch graduated from the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine after a career in research. She also has a B.S. in Biology from William and Mary and an M.S. in Biology from Old Dominion University. She currently serves as William and Mary/Virginia Institute of Marine Science’s research animal veterinarian. She has practiced in the area for over two decades, mostly in Williamsburg but in Newport News, Yorktown and Mathews as well.
Pivoting to veterinary medicine because of the desire to help any animal in need, Dr. Welch sees all species including exotics and injured wildlife. In all cases, Dr. Welch's approach is holistic, forming a strong partnership with her clients to assess their pet's physical and emotional wellbeing and developing an individualized plan to correct/manage any problems. Injured wildlife are given every chance to recover and be released.
Dr. Welch resides in Williamsburg with her husband Richard, a retired teacher, who helps care for their houseful of rescue animals: 1 elderly dachshund ( Jeffrey), 4 cats (Lola, Elliot, Pu2 and Ricky), 1 rabbit ( Sugar Baby) and 2 elderly Amazon parrots (Marty and Lily ) along with occasional injured wildlife before transport to rehabilitation. Her daughter Zoe, is pursuing a doctoral degree in environmental studies at the University of California Santa Barbara.
She enjoys going for long runs, reading non-fiction and the simple pleasures in life .