Meet our Pet of the Month for August 2023, Hera! Hera came to Craig Road Animal Hospital for an emergency visit and was seen by Dr. Ugorji .Hera was in pain, and poor girl didn’t want to put weight on her back legs. An X-ray was done, and confirmed tearing of the cranial cruciate ligament. Dr. Ugorji (and amazing staff) were so kind and compassionate! Dr. Ugorji reassured my husband and I, and provided her knowledge without surgical intervention to…
Peter grew up in Paterson, New Jersey. As a child, he had a pet guinea pig named Cookie. Peter knew from a young age that he loved animals, but it wasn’t until high school that he realized he wanted to preserve the human-animal bond as a veterinarian. He attended Montclair State University for his undergraduate degree and is now attending St. George’s University School of Veterinary Medicine. He expects to graduate in January 2024. Peter heard about the externship program…
Veronica is originally from Puerto Rico and is currently enrolled at University of Glasgow Veterinary School where she will be graduating Summer of 2025. She received her Bachelor of Science at the University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez. Veronica’s family has always had pets and, growing up with all different species, she has always had a love for animals. She currently has a dog, a Pitbull Mix. Veronica always knew she wanted to be involved with animals, but she said,…
Meet our Pet of the Month for July 2023, Loki! From Loki’s parents: Loki is a feisty little boy who loves his big brother and sister and especially loves his toys! He is a spunky little guy and loves getting into boxes and places to hide! Congrats to Loki! If you would like to submit your pet for Pet of the Month, please use the form here or email us at info@craigrd.com. Don’t forget to include a picture!
Welcome our newest extern at Craig Road Animal Hospital: Ashley! Ashley grew up in New Hampshire and always knew she wanted to be a Vet. She grew up with a cat named Onyx, who she remembers fondly, however, she found her love of veterinary medicine through her other cat, Bart, who passed away when she was in Kindergarten. Because her parents and the veterinary staff walked her through the process and explained what was happening with Bart, she was able…
Meet our Pet of the Month for June 2023, Sandi! Sandi was rescued as a stray from San Bernardino, with a few surprises: she was pregnant! She was given the TLC she needed to become a new mom, and a few weeks later Sandi had 3 beautiful babies. “The staff has helped us along the way 100 percent,” said Sandi’s mom. “From Dr. Johnson answering emails on his days off to me being nervous and bringing in poop samples…
Welcome our newest extern at Craig Road Animal Hospital: Gabby! Originally from Grosse Ile, Michigan, Gabby wanted to stay close to home when considering her future. She decided to enroll at Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Gabby received a degree in Anthropology from the University of Michigan. She briefly considered human medicine, but Gabby knew wanted to work with pets. “I like both people and animals alike. Bridging the communication between pet and owner is really rewarding.” Gabby…
Welcome our newest extern at Craig Road Animal Hospital: Kylie! Kylie grew up in Michigan, surrounded by animals such as horses, pigs, cows, dogs, and cats. Being surrounded by so many animals sparked her love for animal medicine. “I’ve wanted to be a vet since I was as little as I can remember. Michigan State was always the goal,” she recalled. For undergraduate, Kylie attended Michigan State University and is currently enrolled in the College of Veterinary Medicine. Her ultimate…
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…
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…
At Craig Road Animal Hospital, we have seen an unusually high number of dog lice cases in recent weeks. We thought some information about this parasite might be useful.
Meet Batman, This baby Husky is a fun-loving bundle of joy! He was born on February 22nd, 2018, and five weeks later he found his forever home with the Vega family. They describe Batman as, “An all-around love bug.” Batman never leaves the house without his cape. He stays suited and ready for action! Besides saving the world, Batman is a smart little guy and has already learned how to sit and shake hands. He loves to play with his…
Meet our new DVM Extern Ruth, Ruth was born in Manhattan, New York and moved to Atkinson, New Hampshire when she was five. She currently attends University College Dublin in Ireland for her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. Her career path was decided at a young age. Her father was a new graduate DVM when he opened his own practice in Atkinson, New Hampshire where he introduced her to the veterinary profession. He let Ruth sit through many surgeries. She was…
Meet Meghan our latest DVM Extern, Meghan is from Morgan Town, West Virginia. She decided that working with animals is what she wanted to do in college and began a major in Animal Science at West Virginia University. Where she went on to receive her Master’s in Public Health. She also started working in veterinary clinics and on local farms. Currently, she attends Mississippi State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. While working with animals Meghan found her calling. She believes…
Meet Stephani our latest DVM Extern, A Las Vegas native born and raised Stephani is in her final year at Midwestern University for her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. Stephani’s choice to enter the field of animal medicine was encouraged by her mother; “You can be a doctor for these animals.”, are the words she remembers as a child that inspired her to pursue this career. Stephani chose to extern at Craig Road Animal Hospital after viewing some other animal hospitals…
