Dr. Kathy
Hi, I’m Dr. Kathy Ward, Dr. Michael Ward’s wife and the inventory manager of Johnston Animal Hospital. I was born & raised in Northeastern North Carolina in the town of Ahoskie. My educational background includes an Associate of Arts degree from Peace College, a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from NC State & a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from NCSU College of Veterinary Medicine. I have worked as a private practice veterinarian and as an anatomy professor at the veterinary school. These jobs were enjoyable, but my best career move was becoming a stay-at-home Mom when our son, Brier, was born. Brier and our daughter, Ellie, are true blessings from God! Our 4-legged child is a geriatric Lab Mix named Grace who was adopted from the shelter.
We are a homeschooling family. I love to teach! After enjoying several years of training as a children’s leader in Bible Study Fellowship, my favorite thing to teach is the Bible. Other hobbies I enjoy are traveling, reading, gardening, raising laying chickens & picture framing. I owned & operated my own frame shop, Tranquility Framing. In 2008 our family moved to Fairbanks, Alaska. While Dr. Ward worked his summer vet job the kids & I did a hands-on unit study of AK. When Dr. Ward was off we drove, hiked & camped our way around the largest state in the US. It was a grand adventure! I am a firm believer in the saying, “If you don’t know where you are going any road will take you there.” I have several life goals. One of my goals is to have an organic beef farm. Another is to raise awareness of orphans and foster children. Also Dr. Ward & I share a goal of “50 by 50.” We want to travel to all 50 states by the time we are 50 years old. Currently he’s in the lead. Be sure to suggest to him that he plans a family trip to Rhode Island so I can catch up!