Dr. Venaya Jones discovered her love for animals at a very young age, from the yapping lap dog to the slimy earthworms that seep from the soil after a heavy rain. She’s since turned her fervor for four-legged friends — furry or otherwise — into a career, making history in Cleveland, Ohio, by opening up the first Black woman-owned veterinary hospital in the city. Dr. Venya Jones made history this month by launching Cleveland’s first Black woman-owned veterinary clinic. (Photo courtesy of Venaya Jones) Say hello to the new Cleveland Veterinary Clinic. “I feel like it’s a great opportunity here in Cleveland, especially there being no other vet hospitals here,” Dr. Jones told local outlet News 5 at her grand opening earlier this month. “There are tons of people with pets, we’re in the health tech corridor. I mean, this is where quality medicine is discovered and done, and I want to be a part of that.” The clinic, located in the city’s Fairfax neighborhood, offers a full range of vet services from basic wellness exams and internal medicine to surgeries and hospice care. The facility also offers vaccinations and dermatological care, among other services. As the middle child, […]

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