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Your Trusted Veterinarians in Pickerington, OH
Compassionate Care Animal Hospital was founded with a mission to deliver exceptional veterinary care to pets in Pickerington, Ohio and surrounding communities. Our team of experienced veterinarians and support staff is dedicated to providing comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental services tailored to each pet's unique needs. With decades of combined veterinary experience, we utilize advanced diagnostic technologies while maintaining a strong focus on personalized communication and client education. Our facility offers state-of-the-art surgical capabilities including orthopedic procedures, while our preventive care programs emphasize early disease detection through annual examinations and customized vaccination protocols.We demonstrate our commitment to animal welfare through flexible drop-off services for busy pet owners and specialized care for geriatric animals. Our facility maintains rigorous professional standards through continuous staff education and collaboration with board-certified specialists when needed.
Services
Pet Preventative Care
Pet Dentistry
Pet Microchip Placement
Pet Surgical Services
Pet Orthopedic Surgeries
Pet Drop Off Services
Pet Diagnostic Services
Pet Emergency Service
Pet Ultrasound
Pain Management
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized care tailored to each pet's specific health needs
- Our experienced veterinarians hold advanced certifications in various specialties
- We prioritize clear communication about diagnosis and treatment options
- Compassionate approach for pets with special emotional and medical needs
- Flexible scheduling including evening appointments for working pet owners
What people say
Compassionate care
Experienced veterinarians
Excellent communication
Timely appointments
Geriatric care expertise
Services
Pet Preventative Care
Our comprehensive preventive care program includes annual wellness exams, customized vaccination protocols, and early disease detection. We provide personalized nutrition counseling, behavioral consultations, and parasite prevention to maintain optimal pet health. Our approach emphasizes client education about routine care requirements across different life stages.
Pet Dentistry
Advanced dental services include professional teeth cleaning, oral examinations, dental x-rays, and treatment for periodontal disease. We address issues like tooth extractions and oral surgery while emphasizing preventive dental care to maintain overall pet health and prevent systemic complications.
Pet Microchip Placement
We offer microchip implantation for permanent pet identification. The safe, minimally invasive procedure ensures secure identification that cannot be lost like traditional collars. Our registration process creates permanent database connections for pet owner information and contact details.
Pet Surgical Services
Our surgical services cover routine procedures like spays/neuters as well as complex interventions. We conduct pre-anesthetic bloodwork, utilize advanced monitoring equipment, and implement pain management protocols. Emergency surgical capabilities include trauma treatment and wound management.
Pet Orthopedic Surgeries
Specialized orthopedic procedures address fractures, ligament injuries, and developmental conditions. We perform TPLO surgeries, cruciate repairs, and hip dysplasia treatments using advanced techniques. Post-operative care includes pain management and recovery monitoring for mobility restoration.
People
Dr. Julie Miles
Medical Director
Dr. Miles graduated from Ohio State's College of Veterinary Medicine in 2006 after a career change from social work. She combines medical expertise with exceptional client communication skills, focusing on dentistry and feline medicine. She brings specialized sensitivity to client emotional needs through her prior social work experience.
Dr. Cassie Horvath
Veterinarian
Dr. Cassie graduated from Ohio State in 2014 and holds Fear Free-Elite certification. She focuses on behavioral medicine and internal medicine while ensuring patient comfort during visits. With over 20 years of experience in small animal practice, she emphasizes individualized care approaches.
Dr. Michelle Garcia-Marrero
Veterinarian
Bilingual in Spanish and English, Dr. Michelle combines traditional veterinary medicine with integrative approaches like acupuncture. Certified in low-stress handling, she has extensive experience in emergency and rehabilitation medicine while maintaining focus on the human-animal bond.
Dr. Robert Guinan
Veterinarian
Dr. Guinan graduated from Ohio State in 1984 and joined Compassionate Care in 2020. His expertise includes internal medicine and surgery, built through decades of practice in West Virginia and Ohio. He specializes in complex medical cases while maintaining personal attention to patient history.
Jenifer Kemper
Hospital Manager
Hospital Manager Jen has been with Compassionate Care since 2018. A licensed veterinary technician since 2010, she transitioned from lead technician to management while maintaining surgical expertise and staff training responsibilities across multiple departments.
Questions
What veterinary services does Compassionate Care Animal Hospital offer?
We provide preventative care, dentistry, surgical services, orthopedic procedures, emergency treatment, microchipping, and diagnostic imaging including ultrasound.
Are evening appointments available for working pet owners?
Yes, we offer extended Wednesday hours until 8 PM and standard weekday appointments from 8 AM-5 PM.
How can I refill pet prescriptions after hours?
Our mobile app allows 24/7 prescription refills and direct communication with veterinary staff about medication needs.
Do you accept urgent veterinary cases?
We accommodate emergency cases during business hours and can stabilize critical patients before specialist referrals when needed.
What payment options are available for vet services?
We accept cash, credit cards, and debit cards for all veterinary services at our Pickerington location.
How experienced is your veterinary team?
Our doctors collectively hold over 100 years of veterinary experience, with specialists in dentistry, surgery, and senior pet care.
Reviews (5)
Mitch & Linda Huff
Nov 05, 2021
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The staff at Compassionate Care Animal Hospital is consistently professional, courteous, and well-organized. They provide a safe, sanitary, and caring environment for our beagles' routine visits, and everyone on the CCAH team displays a genuine love for animals. This is by far the best veterinary clinic I've used in more than 30 years of having dogs.
Kelli Bailey
Oct 03, 2021
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Compassionate Care is a great vet. All their vet techs are awesome. They are very knowledgeable and explain things well. They treat your pet with a lot of care and compassion. I highly recommend Compassionate Care for anyone that needs a vet.
T. H.
Sep 24, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Reliability
Dr. Murray-Bowman and Dr. Guinan have provided high quality veterinary care for many of our family pets for many years. They are both very pleasant, friendly, and caring.
Dr. Murray-Bowman and Dr. Guinan have provided high quality veterinary care for many of our family pets for many years. They are both very pleasant, friendly, and caring.
C. K.
Aug 31, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Reliability,Responsiveness
We have been very pleased with their services and care they have given our pets. They have done a wonderful job during the pandemic. I like that I can use their app to refill prescriptions, ask questions, and keep track of all ll my pets care. I highly recommend Compassionate Care Animal Hospital.
We have been very pleased with their services and care they have given our pets. They have done a wonderful job during the pandemic. I like that I can use their app to refill prescriptions, ask questions, and keep track of all ll my pets care. I highly recommend Compassionate Care Animal Hospital.
Ryan Moorman
Aug 28, 2021
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I have had multiple pets go through this vet. When they initially opened, they were pleasant and helpful. Over the past two years, the service has taken a dramatic turn for the worse. They are continuously running late for appointments and make you stay in your car. This is ok when not during the summer or if you are waiting for twenty minutes. Given the wait times, I showed 15 min after the appointment and was turned away. I was told Dr. Miles would not see my new puppy. When I asked to speak with her, she was suddenly unavailable. I had three pets put down here and have had another dog getting
