Meet the Team at South County Veterinary Hospital
Our TeamMeet our devoted team at South County Veterinary Hospital in Wakefield, RI, where passion meets unwavering dedication. From playful kittens to easygoing seniors, each patient receives personalized attention and top-tier medical care. Scroll down to get to know our caring veterinary professionals!
Your Trusted Veterinary Team in Wakefield, RI
Howard Troob, DVM
Owner and Veterinarian
Dr. Howard Troob graduated in 1979 from Araneta University School of Veterinary Medicine located in the Philippines. As a native of RI and graduate of URI, he returned to Rhode Island and opened South County Veterinary Hospital in 1982. Washington County Veterinary Hospital was opened in 1985. He’s been happily married for 48 years and a proud father of four successful sons. He enjoys coastal living in southern RI with hobbies like pigeon racing, salt water fishing, wood working, & skiing.
Dr. E.J. Otis, VMD
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Otis is our associate veterinarian here at South County Veterinary Hospital. Dr Otis has been practicing for 33 years and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Otis is proud to always be able to stay thorough and compassionate. Dr. Otis loves to go biking, hiking, swimming, and surfing.
Dr. Cortney Loughran, DVM
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Cortney Loughran is originally from a small town in upstate New York. A 2021 graduate of Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine she is energetic, outgoing and compassionate. Her veterinary interests include surgery and internal medicine. She lives in Richmond with her husband Jon and together they have a French Mastiff named Ludo, a Boxer mix named Annie, Charlie an indoor rabbit and 7 adorable chickens. When she is not at work you can find her spending her free time practicing yoga and enjoying the outdoors.
Kim Titus
Practice Manager
Bio coming soon!
Janette Cole, LSEC, FFCP, HABc, CVBL
Assistant Practice Manager
Allow us to introduce our dedicated Assistant Practice Manager, Janette Cole. A proud graduate of the Katharine Gibbs School of Business, Janette has built a remarkable career in the veterinary field, beginning her journey at South and Washington County Veterinary Hospitals in 2017. With nearly three decades of experience since 1995, she has developed her expertise in both general and holistic medicine. She excels in providing compassionate care to a diverse range of animals, both large and small. In 2016, she was recognized by her peers as Rhode Island’s Veterinary Technician of the Year.
Outside of work, she enjoys her enriching personal life in Saunderstown, where she lives with her husband Chris. Together they share their home with a wonderful array of beloved pets, adding joy and warmth to their lives. Janette is also the proud mother of two wonderful sons; Alex, a retired Army sergeant, and Austin, a soil scientist. She cherishes her role as grandmother to the delightful Savannah.
A lover of the great outdoors and the charm of farm life, Janette finds peace and inspiration in nature. In her leisure, she indulges her passions for reading, cooking, crafting, continuously seeking creative outlets, and the pleasures of a fulfilling life.