About Us
Quality Veterinary Care From Crestwood Animal Hospital
Crestwood Animal Hospital is proud to serve the clients of Crestwood, KY area for everything pet related. Our animal hospital is run by licensed, experienced veterinarians.
Crestwood Animal Hospital offers the most comprehensive, quality, caring veterinary services in the area. Our mission is “to consistently provide our patients with the highest quality veterinary medical and surgical care as well as create an atmosphere of compassion and comfort that allows clients to make the best decision for their animal companions.” Did you know we even treat the police dogs of the Oldham County Police Department?
As an accredited member of the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), we are dedicated to providing quality veterinary care. As part of our accreditation, we are regularly evaluated on more than 900 rigorous standards by an AAHA consultant to ensure continued compliance. Only 17% of all veterinary hospitals in the nation have achieved this distinction. In fact, we belong to an elite group of practices that voluntarily meets or exceeds the association’s standards for patient care, equipment, and quality procedures. AAHA-certified practices are truly distinctive in providing the highest quality care for pets.
Whether you’d like to learn more about our doctors and staff or looking to get some helpful tips, we have what you’re looking for below!
AAHA-accredited
AAHA-Accredited Hospitals: Champions for Excellent Care
Learn more about AAHA accreditation and why our accreditation is important to you and your pet. Visit aaha.org/petowner.
Veterinarians & Staff of Crestwood Animal Hospital
Our People Make the Difference
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. They will do anything possible for their patients and the owners who love them.
Learning and education are very important here at Crestwood Animal Hospital. We strive to have a state of the art hospital with a staff trained in the latest medical advances. Our patients deserve the very best veterinary care.
Basically, our team is full of animal lovers. They make it a goal to treat each patient like their own. They give each patient plenty of love and attention. They are prepared to discuss preventative medicine so that every pet can stay as healthy as possible. They will also do everything that they can to make a sick pet feel better as soon as possible.
If you would like to speak to someone on our team, don’t hesitate to contact us today at (502) 241-4117.
Our Doctors
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. Dr. Suddeth loves the challenges and variety of general practice, and he especially enjoys orthopedic surgery and ultrasound. As Medical Director, he is passionate about individual team member growth and advancement, creating and maintaining a winning team culture, and finding creative ways to strengthen the veterinarian-client-patient relationship to better the lives of the patients, clients, and team members he serves. He is grateful for his amazing wife Stephanie and their two wonderful children Theodore and Naya. The family would not be complete without their Great Dane Dexter, African Grey Parrot Duncan, and Bearded Dragon Louie-Louise. In his spare time, Dr. Suddeth enjoys movies, music, theater, and spending time with family and friends.
Markie Dohrenwend
DVM, CCRP, CVMA
Markie Dohrenwend was born and raised in Owensboro, Kentucky. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Biology from Centre College, and then attended Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Dohrenwend is particularly interested in canine physical rehabilitation and is passionate about helping animals with mobility issues. In 2017, she obtained her certification to become a rehabilitation practitioner through the CCRP program at the University of Tennessee. She is also certified in veterinary acupuncture through CuraCore. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, cooking, and spending time with her two sweet dogs, Pippa and Finnegan.
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 bachelor’s degrees in veterinary science and Biology. She moved to Auburn, Alabama to attend Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine before moving back to Louisville for a one-year rotating internship at Metropolitan Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Services. Her interests include ultrasound, dermatology, internal medicine, and feline medicine. In her spare time, Dr. Geyer enjoys cooking, hiking, reading, and spending time with her husband, Ty and their dogs Tonks, Roscoe and Alistair and cats Matrim, Tuon, Krios, and Tali. Dr. Geyer also keeps and breeds Ball Pythons and Dumerils Boas.
Ty Gillenwaters
DVM
Ty Gillenwaters grew up in Shepherdsville, Kentucky. He attended Western Kentucky University for his undergraduate education and then Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine for his doctorate. He is particularly interested in behavioral medicine and therapy as it relates to strengthening the human-animal bond and improving quality of life for both patients and clients. his other medical interests are dermatology, feline medicine, and surgery. When not at work Dr. Gillenwaters likes to spend his time horseback riding, cooking, and spending time with his wife, Rachael. He also enjoys taking care of and spending time with his numerous pets including two horses, three dogs, four cats, many snakes, and a few bearded dragons.
Myriah Barnett
DVM
Myriah Barnett is a Louisville native, having graduated from North Oldham High School. She continued her education by attending Murray State University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science and Agriculture. She received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at Ross University of Veterinary Medicine. From high school through college, she worked at East Louisville Animal Hospital as both a receptionist and veterinary technician. She has a special interest in being there for her patients during their first visits and continuing to care for them until their last visit with End of Life care. Making their final days more comfortable as their pet parents say goodbye. Outside of work her hobbies include reading, spending time with her friends and family, and going to Dale Hollow Lake. She currently has a German Shepherd named Apollo.
Kendel Ross Mitchell
DVM
Kendel was raised in Dawson Springs, KY. He earned a bachelor’s degree in pre-veterinary medicine at Murray State University. He ventured out of state to earn his doctorate at Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. He moved back up to Louisville with his boyfriend, Daniel, to be closer to their families and begin their careers. His professional interests include feline medicine, dermatology, ultrasonography, alternative medicine, and end-of-life care. He has four pets: a dog named Pixie, a cat named Ritalin, another cat named Adderall, and a leopard gecko named Penicillin. In his spare time, he enjoys playing video games, watering his plants, reading tarot cards, sitting on his patio, and eating.
Nick Rataj
DVM
Nick Rataj is originally from La Grange, Kentucky. He received a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture with a minor in Chemistry from Murray State University. He received his graduate degree at Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. Extending his education, he took an equine internship as an associate at Park Equine Hospital from 2017 through 2019. Before starting with us at Crestwood Animal Hospital in October 2022, he worked at Vetco Total care from 2020 to 2022. His interests in the veterinary field include preventative medicine, general practice, and acupuncture. Outside of work Dr. Rataj enjoys all things outdoors such as rock climbing, disc golf, snow sports, jet skiing, and even has a private pilot license! He has also hiked the Appalachian Trail in its entirety, which took 4 months and 3 weeks. He has a labradoodle named Barley, a cat, and a Bernese mix name Chimmy Chunga.
Medical Care Team
Lindsay
Veterinary Technician
Lindsay is an Oldham County native who attended and graduated from South Oldham High School. She enjoys spending time with her husband, Clay and their son, Levi doing just about anything outside. Lindsay began working at Crestwood Animal Hospital in June 2016, but has been working with and caring for animals since 2007. She has six pets of her owner, three dogs – Copper, Valto and Goose, two cats – C’mere and Cali and a bearded dragon named Gecko. She has a passion for working with animals and wouldn’t be doing anything else!
Nancy
Veterinary Technician
Nancy grew up and currently lives in Louisville, KY with her two dogs Tucker and Marshall. She joined our medical care team in September 2018. She has been involved in the veterinary world since 2007. In her spare time she likes to fish and hike. She also spends time knitting, crocheting and quilting. She loves entering baked goods in the Kentucky State Fair where she has won quite a few ribbons.
Nate
Veterinary Technician
Nathan graduated from South Oldham High School and is currently attending JCTC to get his associates in Biology then move to Pre-Vet. His fur family consists of a cat named Toast, 2 dogs Nebraska and Isabella, and a rabbit named Timothy. Nathan is passionate about politics and animal rights. In his free time, he enjoys hanging out with family and going to the movies.
Madison
Veterinary Technician
Madison was born and raised in Louisville, Ky. She went to North Oldham High school and then pursued a higher education at Morehead State University for her Veterinary Technology degree. Madison has a love for all animals and has two dogs, Chloe a cattle dog and Bella a German shorthaired pointer/Chocolate lab. Madison has a loving fiancée Ariel, who is also a vet tech that graduated from Morehead State University with her.
Autumn
Veterinary Technician
Autumn got married in September of 2021 and has worked for Crestwood since 2020. She currently has three dogs (Jaxx, Diablo and Remi). She is also currently enrolled into Penn Foster to become a licensed veterinarian technician. She has always had a passion for animals and has always dreamed of working with them. Now she can truly say she is living her dream job!
Kassey
Veterinary Technician
Kassey is one of our technicians at Crestwood with five years’ experience in the field. She is originally from Stoughton, WI and graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay with a degree in Public Administration and a certificate in nonprofit management. Her particular interests in the vet industry are helping with behavioral issues, physical rehab, and puppy/kitten visits. Outside of work she is active with her two dogs, Ryker an English Springer and Echo a Belgian Malinois, who participate in dog sports such as: dock diving, barn hunting, and agility runs. She also enjoys spending time with her fiancé Nathan, hiking, and reading.
Daniel
Veterinary Technician
Daniel is originally from Boone, North Carolina. He currently resides in Louisville, Kentucky and works at Crestwood Animal Hospital on our Medical Care Team. He has a particular interest in exotic animal care, along with skiing, and helps rehome and rehabilitate lizards in his free time. He has three bearded dragons named: Nubs, Pneumonia, and Rupert (pictured in the photo). He also has a leopard gecko named Slope, a Uromastyx named Nessie, and a Pac-Man Frog named Chungus.
Client Care Team
Brandi
Client Care Team
Brandi grew up in Whitesburg, Ky. She received a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from Pikeville College. After moving to Louisville in 2008, she became a Certified Medical Assistant. She’s worked in the veterinary field since 2016. Outside of work she enjoys going to the movies, water parks and hanging with her two children aged 13 years and 6 years. She has three cats, Fancy, Cali, and Tom, along with her Chihuahua, Daisy.
Kathy
Client Care Team
Kathy joined the Client Care team in June 2013. She grew up in Idaho, met her husband Jason in Montana and moved to Kentucky in 2011 after living in San Francisco for 11 years. They share their life with cats, chickens and goats. When not at work, Kathy enjoys cooking, traveling, gardening, knitting, and cheesemaking.
Neva
Client Care Team
Neva grew up in Louisville and joined the front desk team in 2019. She worked as a Flight Attendant for 14 years and enjoyed the travel and the many people she met over the years. She has three grown children and seven grandchildren that call her Nani. She’s lucky enough to have them all here in town with her. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, sewing, golf and spending time with family. Her fur babies include Bogey, a Dachshund/Bichon and her new addition Lucy, a Border Collie. She enjoys working at Crestwood Animal hospital and continues to learn something new every day!
Groomers
Ryan
Groomer
Ryan is proud to be the groomer here at Crestwood Animal Hospital. He loves coming to work every day and sharing his passion for animals. When it comes to his work, he takes pride in every single pet that he grooms and wants them looking great and more importantly he wants them to leave happy. He is a member of the International Society of Canine Cosmetologists, which is dedicated to the exceptional care of animals and the importance of continuing education. He has a multitude of mixed breed rescues, almost all of which he took in during their time of need. He would like to thank everyone in advance for entrusting the care and appearance of their four-legged family members to him.
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. She is married and has two stepsons, Daniel and Dustin and a Jack Russell Terrier named Bandit and three cats, Haylee, Leo, and Maya. She served seven years on active duty and two years as a reserve in the Marine Corps and has a black belt in Tae Kwon Do.
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