Veterinary Hui Hosts First Molokai Clinic

Nonprofit organization brings veterinary care to Molokai community

Mar. 17, 2026 at 6:27am

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A nonprofit organization called the Molokai Community Veterinary Hui held its first veterinary clinic on Molokai, providing free vaccinations and wellness checks for dozens of pets over two days. The clinic was staffed by Dr. Kimi Ross and her team from the Big Island, who donated their time and resources. The Hui is working to bring more veterinarians to Molokai on a regular basis to provide affordable care, including plans for a spay and neuter clinic in the coming weeks.

Why it matters

Molokai is a rural island with limited access to veterinary services, so the Molokai Community Veterinary Hui aims to improve pet owners' ability to access affordable and quality care for their animals. The clinic helps address this need in the community.

The details

The first veterinary clinic was held on February 28 and March 1, where Dr. Kimi Ross and her staff from the Big Island provided free vaccinations and wellness checks for nearly 80 pets. On the first day, they gave at least 55 free vaccinations, and on the second day they held a completely free wellness clinic. Going forward, the wellness clinic will likely be offered at a low cost. The Hui is working to bring different veterinarians to Molokai monthly, and they have already scheduled a spay and neuter clinic for May 31.

  • The first veterinary clinic was held on February 28 and March 1, 2026.
  • The Hui has scheduled a spay and neuter clinic for May 31, 2026.

The players

Molokai Community Veterinary Hui

A nonprofit organization launched in 2026 to improve access to veterinary care on Molokai.

Dr. Kimi Ross, DVM

A veterinarian from the Big Island who donated her time and resources to staff the first Molokai veterinary clinic.

Tim Robinson

The president of the Molokai Community Veterinary Hui who was responsible for pushing for and bringing the clinic to fruition.

Letisha Kolb

The secretary of the Molokai Community Veterinary Hui who helped start the nonprofit organization.

Jenny Webster

The director of the Molokai Community Veterinary Hui.

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What they’re saying

“We are a charitable organization. We want to improve access to veterinary care. So, we figure we can do this by encouraging traveling vets to come. Our objective is to provide the space for them where they can show up, and they can just walk in and they can practice.”

— Letisha Kolb, Secretary, Molokai Community Veterinary Hui

“She and her staff donated all of their time and all of the meds and vaccines that were used.”

— Letisha Kolb, Secretary, Molokai Community Veterinary Hui

What’s next

The Molokai Community Veterinary Hui has scheduled a spay and neuter clinic for May 31, 2026, and they are working to bring a small farm animal veterinarian to the island to perform home visits.

The takeaway

The Molokai Community Veterinary Hui's efforts to bring affordable and accessible veterinary care to the island community demonstrate the power of grassroots organizations to address local needs and improve the lives of both pets and their owners.