Welcome to Crestwood Animal Hospital
We believe in nurturing the human-animal bond and creating a harmonious relationship between people and animals. You can expect to be greeted by a courteous receptionist, clean exam rooms, friendly doctors, and caring technicians. We appreciate the role we get to play in your pet’s health care.

Meet Our Team
We are extremely proud of our dedicated team. We hire only the best and most experienced employees to become a part of our team here at Crestwood Animal Hospital. Our team is filled with highly dedicated animal lovers who are well trained at their jobs.
Leshia
Grooming Assistant
Leshia started working at the hospital as a bather in 2009 and has enjoyed the work as well as the staff. She moved to Louisville from Florida many years ago.
Rachael Geyer
DVM
Rachael Geyer was born and raised in Mt. Washington Kentucky. She attended Morehead State University for her undergraduate work where she earned bachelors degrees in Veterinary Science and Biology.
Jerry Suddeth
DVM
Dr. Jerry Suddeth was born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky. He attended St. Xavier High School and Hanover College prior to his acceptance to Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine.
Our Services
Crestwood Animal Hospital prides itself on providing a full range of veterinary services through the work of a skilled and dedicated pet care staff.
News & Pet Health
Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus
Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus Written and Edited by Jerry Suddeth, DVM Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus (RHV, RHDV) is a very contagious, fatal, reportable foreign animal disease that as of December 2021 has been reported in Kentucky. This virus infects both domestic [...]
Ranaviruses
Ranaviruses Kristin Claricoates, DVM Overview Ranaviruses are viruses belong to the Iridoviridae family and the genus Ranavirus. Occasionally, amphibian ranaviruses are called iridoviruses rather than ranaviruses (which are different from the insect viruses called Iridovirus; insect iridovirus is not a ranavirus). [...]
Metabolic Bone Disease Care
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