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Craig Road Animal Hospital Externship Program: Makenzie

February 2, 2021

Introducing Makenzie, the newest extern to join the Craig Road Animal Hospital team! Makenzie is currently a 4th-year veterinary student at Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine and will graduate in May 2021. She grew up in Dublin, Ohio and has always wanted to be a veterinarian ever since she was a kid. Makenzie said she’s never been able to imagine herself doing anything else. “I think it’s really cool that we not only get to work with animals, but…

Pet Dental Special 2021

January 21, 2021

Don’t miss out on our 2021 Dental Special starting February 1st! Dental Cleanings reduced to $164 Our Dental Package Includes: FREE Dental Exam FREE Nail Trim FREE 30-Day Pet Insurance Trial Offer FREE Overnight stay if checking in the day before *Up to $100 in savings and additional free services! Click Here to Schedule an Appointment Ask about our express check-in option! Dental health is a very important part of your pets’ overall health. Dental problems can cause, or be…

Refer a Friend to Craig Road Animal Hospital

January 10, 2021

Craig Road Animal Hospital is offering our clients $26 off their next visit when they refer a friend or family member to our facility! For those referred to Craig Road, they will enjoy $26 off their first visit. To receive the credit, they must let our customer service representatives know they were referred to Craig Road by a current client at the start of their visit. Our staff can answer any questions you may have about our referral program. Refer…

Craig Road Animal Hospital Externship Program: Courtney

January 5, 2021

Say “hello” to Courtney, the newest extern to join the Craig Road Animal Hospital team! Courtney is a 4th-year veterinary medical student at Michigan State University and will graduate in May 2021. She grew up in the south suburbs of Chicago and said she’s always wanted to become a veterinarian for as long as she could remember. “All my life I’ve always loved animals,” she said. “My family always had a dog in the house growing up, and I just…

Craig Road Animal Hospital Externship Program: Lauren

January 4, 2021

Introducing Lauren, the newest extern to join the Craig Road Animal Hospital team! Lauren is a 4th-year veterinary medical student at Auburn University and will graduate in May 2021. Lauren grew up in Philadelphia and said she first considered going into animal medicine after shadowing a veterinarian as part of a senior project in high school but was reluctant at first. “I wasn’t completely sold off the bat,” she said. “I was just like, ‘Oh, I like animals and medicine…

Pet of the Month – January 2021

January 3, 2021

Our first Pet of the Month for 2021 is Clover, a boy who’s gone through many ups and downs, but still brings joy to his owner’s life! “When I adopted him, I hadn’t had a dog since my family dog when I was a kid,” Clover’s owner said. “I was looking for a medium-sized mutt to be a hiking partner and share in other outdoor adventures in Tahoe, where I lived at the time. I scoured rescue sites looking for…

Pet Safety during New Year’s

December 30, 2020

With the New Year just days away, it’s important to make sure our furry friends stay calm and relaxed once the partying begins. Similar to the Fourth of July, many pets are reported missing around New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, and there’s a chance they can get into things they’re not supposed to. As you celebrate the ringing in of 2021, be sure to keep these tips in mind to help keep your pet safe. Click on the…

Craig Road Animal Hospital Externship Program: Katelyn

November 9, 2020

Say “hello” to Katelyn, the newest extern to join the team at Craig Road Animal Hospital! Katelyn is from Utica, Kentucky, and had several dogs and cats growing up. Katelyn said she initially wanted to be a paleontologist when she was younger but changed her mind when she found out that movies like “Jurrasic Park” were fiction. She still had a passion for science, so Katelyn shifted her focus to animal medicine. She’s worked at veterinary clinics in her hometown…

Pet of the Month – November 2020

November 2, 2020

Our Pet of the Month for November is Gremlin – a runt of the litter who has overcome many obstacles before finding his forever home. According to Gremlin’s owner, he was born into deplorable conditions. Aside from being the runt of the litter, Gremlin also had worms, ear mites, ringworm, and was found abandoned in a cardboard box. “As if that wasn’t bad enough, the foster home he was placed into had eight other cats and he constantly had to fight…

Craig Road Animal Hospital Externship Program: Karissa

October 26, 2020

Meet Karissa, the newest extern at Craig Road Animal Hospital! Karissa is a born-and-raised Las Vegas native. Growing up, her family was friends with Dr. Bullard while he was at Lone Mountain Animal Hospital, and was someone Karissa looked up to. “We had dogs that had weird diseases that I got interested in and it just clicked one day for me,” she said. Karissa said she’s always was interested in science and originally thought of going into human medicine, specifically…

Reopening Craig Road Animal Hospital

October 13, 2020

Craig Road Animal Hospital has reopened its doors to a limited number of clients. While inside the building, we ask clients to please follow to all social distancing guidelines and wear a mask at all times. Curbside service will continue to be an option as well. Any client who exhibits symptoms of COVID-19 will be asked to wait in their car. Watch our video below to learn more about what steps we are taking to keep clients and our staff…

Veterinary Technician Week 2020

October 8, 2020

Licensed Veterinary Technicians play a key role in the day-to-day functions of an animal hospital. National Veterinary Technician Week, which runs from October 11 to October 17, provides an opportunity to recognize veterinary technicians’ contributions. At Craig Road Animal Hospital, we value our veterinary technicians every day of the year and thank them for all they do. We spoke to not only our veterinary technicians, but our veterinary assistants, customer service reps, and exam room assistants at Craig Road Animal…

Craig Road Animal Hospital Externship Program: Megan

September 24, 2020

Meet Megan, the newest extern at Craig Road Animal Hospital! Megan grew up near Kenosha, Wisconsin, and had a love for animals since she was a toddler. She said that when her childhood dog had puppies, she refused to leave the birthing box, and had a habit of catching other animals and bringing them home as new pets. “I figured if I caught it, it was mine,” Megan said. “I brought a baby goose home one time when I was…

Pet of the Month – September 2020

September 6, 2020

Our pet of the month for September is Rosie, a silly, lovable gal who has brought so much support in her owner’s life. Although she has a tendency to bark and play with her food before eating, Rosie is an Emotional Support Animal to her owner and her owner’s son. Rosie and her owner’s son became fast friends after Rosie was rescued three years ago. “Possibly because she helped detected a heart issue with him,” the owner said. She also…

Craig Road Animal Hospital Externship Program: Nicole

September 2, 2020

Meet Nicole, the newest extern at Craig Road Animal Hospital! Hailing from Apple Valley in Southern California, Nicole knew from an early age she wanted to become a veterinarian. She volunteered at a local, small animal clinic in her hometown in high school, and was also a veterinary assistant and receptionist for the same clinic after she graduated from the University of California, Davis with a Bachelor’s in Animal Science. After working in Apple Valley for about two years, Nicole…

Craig Road Animal Hospital Externship Program: Sarah

August 10, 2020

Introducing Sarah, the newest extern to join the team at Craig Road Animal Hospital! Sarah grew up just outside of the Philadelphia area. She is currently a fourth-year student at Ross University, located on the island of St. Kitts in the Caribbean, and is finishing her clinical year at Colorado State University. She obtained her Bachelor’s of Science in Biology from the University of Alabama. Having grown up around horses, Sarah knew from a young age she wanted to be…

Craig Road Animal Hospital Externship Program: Megan

August 10, 2020

Meet the newest extern at Craig Road Animal Hospital, Megan! Megan is currently a fourth-year student at Colorado State University and will graduate in 2021; she obtained her Bachelor’s of Science in Biomedical Engineering at Ohio State University. She grew up mostly in Reno, but Megan said she’s “been all over the place.” She said she wanted to become a veterinarian to help preserve the animal-human bond. “I really just think that it’s so unique and so special, we really…

Pet of the Month – August 2020

August 9, 2020

Our pet of the month for August is Scooter, an adorable kitty who is full of energy! According to Scooter’s owner, she had to recently get her eye removed, but that hasn’t changed Scooter’s playful and loving personality. “She is so sweet and fun but can be mischievous at times, too,” her owner said. “Scooter is full of energy and loves to attack your feet as you walk!” Scooter sounds like a normal, happy kitten to us! If you would…

Craig Road Animal Hospital Externship Program: Jernea

July 28, 2020

Say “hello” to Jernea, the newest extern at Craig Road Animal Hospital! A native of San Diego, California, Jernea is a fourth-year student at Ross University in St. Kitts and Nevis, located in the Caribbean. Jernea said she knew she wanted to work with animals from the time she was in kindergarten. She graduated from California State University, San Marcos with a Bachelor’s in Biology. After graduating, Jernea applied to the School of Veterinary Medicine at Ross University. While living…

Craig Road Animal Hospital Externship Program: Stephanie

July 13, 2020

Say “hello” to Stephanie, the newest extern at Craig Road Animal Hospital! She grew up in various communities around Colorado, including Fort Collins and Colorado Springs. Originally, Stephanie didn’t decide to become a veterinarian until her late 20s. She had been working as an officer in the Air Force but felt it was time for a career change. Stephanie attended the University of Portland in Oregon, where she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology. She went on to attend…