Meet Periwinkle! Periwinkle, aka ‘Peri’ and ‘Winkle’, spent his first several years as a lazy barn cat who only ever caught one mouse; and when it had to run right in front of him. As he didn’t mind being ‘dressed-up or sat on by a toddler’, Peri became a house cat. Periwinkle is described by his owner as ‘more like a dog’, who runs to the door to greet visitors when the doorbell rings. He also enjoys sitting on laps…
Don’t miss out on our 2019 Dental Special starting February 1st, 2019! Dental Cleaning reduced to $155 But wait, there’s more! Our Dental Package Includes: FREE Dental Exam FREE Bath or Bath Voucher FREE Nail Trim FREE 30-Day Pet Insurance Trial Offer *Up to $100 in savings and additional free services! Click Here to Schedule an Appointment Dental health is a very important part of your pets’ overall health. Dental problems can cause, or be caused by, other health problems. Your pet’s teeth…
Amanda was born and raised in Columbia, South Carolina. Although she explains that her parents are very supportive of her chosen profession, and that her father has a ‘healthy respect’ for animals, Amanda was relegated to the ‘pocket pet’ variety growing up. However, she credits her three childhood guinea pigs: Sammy, Archie, and Charlie, for her love of exotics. Amanda states that she has always wanted to be a veterinarian, a declaration she first made in the second grade. Amanda…
Yen was born into a pet-less home in Cleveland, Ohio. However, this did not stop her from trying to hatch chickens from store-bought eggs, or bringing home a dead pigeon in the hopes that she could heal it. She was five. Although her parents may have been opposed to a family pet, they very much approve of her chosen profession. Yen decided to become a veterinarian while studying psychology at Ohio State University. She then attended St. George’s University of…
Growing up in Madison, Wisconsin, Cal always had an interest in animal care, but it wasn’t until his junior year of college that he decided to make the switch from human medicine, to animal medicine. Cal explains that it was after spending time with some ‘really cool’ veterinarians, that he knew he wanted to become ‘that person’. Cal attended the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine for his undergrad, and where he is currently in his fourth year completing…
Meet Stormy! When Stormy was rescued five years ago from The Animal Foundation by his owner, Kimberly, he was underweight, had a sunburn, and a cut above his eye. This did not stop Stormy from running up to his future owner and giving her a kiss, which he still loves to do, but only when he’s happy! Stormy is described by his owner as being quiet, very disciplined, and well-trained. He is also very protective of Kimberly, who in turn…
Rachel was born and raised in Starkville, Mississippi. She attended Mississippi State University for her undergrad, with a major in animal and dairy science. Rachel realized that she wanted to become a veterinarian while in her first year of college, as she loves both animals and science. She is currently in her fourth year at Mississippi State University, getting her doctorate in veterinary medicine. Rachel became interested in Craig Road Animal Hospital after meeting a previous extern that had a…
Taylor was born and raised in Richmond, Kentucky. Growing up, she had numerous pets, including dogs, cats, turtles, frogs, and a horse named Daisy. Taylor knew she wanted to be a veterinarian at the age of seven, when she rehabilitated a bird in her backyard. She attended Morehead State University in Kentucky for her undergrad, with a major in veterinary science. Taylor is currently in her fourth year at The Royal Veterinary College in London, United Kingdom, getting her doctorate…
Meet Sir Bentley! Sir Bentley enjoys going for car rides, which is no surprise, as he gets accolades wherever he goes. He is frequently featured on Fox 5’s ‘Awww Moments’ segment, and at 6 months old, Sir Bentley won his first Best in Show at the American Kennel Club Bulldog Show. He is also a member of the Las Vegas Bulldog Club. Sir Bentley is described by his owners as a ‘bouncy love bug’ who loves balls, playing tug, and…
As an added convenience, we now have an online store for your pet’s special-order foods, compounded medications, and preventatives. Watch our video to see how the store works, and what’s available. Please feel free to reach out to us with any questions. At Craig Road Animal Hospital, we believe that great pets deserve great care. To help make that possible we’ve upgraded our online services to include a pharmacy and food store featuring AutoShip. At our online store, we carry…
Meet Oscar! In true rags-to-riches fashion, Oscar wandered as a stray into the garage of the Garcia family and never left. He was taken to Craig Road Animal Hospital where he went unclaimed until they decided to bring him back home- but not to the garage! Oscar is now a member of the family and is described by his owners as ‘spoiled and much loved, he’s our baby’. Now that his shots are up to date and he’s been neutered…
Katelyn was born and raised in Ragley, south-west Louisiana. She attended McNeese State University for her undergrad, with a major in biology. Katelyn always wanted to work in animal care since she found out she could be a doctor for animals. Her Aunt is a veterinarian so she was exposed to the profession at a young age. Katelyn finds great satisfaction in the diagnosing of a patient. Her goal is to do her part in strengthening the bond between humans…
This special has now ended. Proactive, not reactive.- Junior and Senior Pet wellness. For dogs and cats, the symptoms of illness and aging are not always visible. For our pet’s general well-being and to improve their life and life expectancy we’d like to make sure that your pet looks as good inside as outside Bring your Pet in! For Junior pets, bring in your dog or cat for a physical exam, urinalysis, and major organ blood work screening. We will…
Meet Nova! Nova is a German Shepard & Labrador mix. In November of 2017, she was seen running under the car, of what would become her new owners, in the parking lot of Wal-Mart. She was so scared it took some time to get her out from under the vehicle. Nova was immediately taken to the vet. The doctors at Craig Road Animal Hospital found that her tail had been broken, in the past, but had healed incorrectly. “She now…
Remington is a four-year-old giant mastiff from California. “When others love my monster, it makes me smile. Remington is the sweetest, most perfect example of a mastiff temperament,” says Kristee Kallas, Remington’s owner. She found Remington as a puppy and could not resist having two from the litter. Remington and his brother Winston have been together since birth. Remington weighs 220lbs, his collar is 34 inches, and his chest is a tremendous 50 inches. This huge dog eats about 10-12…
We are pleased to report that we believe the road work between Decatur Blvd. and Craig Road has now finished. You can now take the usual route to Craig Road Animal Hospital by turning into our parking lot from either direction on Craig Road. Thank you for bearing with us while the construction has been taking place.
We would like to welcome Dr. Lucas Budden new associate veterinarian to Craig Road Animal Hospital. Dr. Budden is from the northern suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. He attended his undergrad at The University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign for a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Sciences. He then attended The University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine for his doctorate. Dr. Budden has always been drawn to animals. He is fascinated with the diversity of animals throughout the world, and…
We would like to welcome Dr. Celia Galante as a now associate veterinarian to Craig Road Animal Hospital. Dr. Galante was raised in St Louis, IL. She attended Arizona State University for her Bachelors in Biological Science. She then attended University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine for her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Galanti had a love for animals since the age of five. She would bring all types of wildlife home to her parents whenever she had the…
We would like to welcome Dr. Kimberly Lutz now associate veterinarian to Craig Road Animal Hospital. Dr. Lutz grew up in Atlanta, Georgia. She attended Purdue University and majored in Animal Science for her undergraduate degree. She stayed at Purdue University and attended the College of Veterinary Medicine for her doctorate. Dr. Lutz spent most of her childhood terrified of animals. At the age of twelve her family adopted a dachshund puppy, she instantly formed a bond and became his…
