Preventative Care
Your Partner For A Healthy Friend
At Carrollton Animal Hospital, we believe the best care is preventive. We love animals, and know how important they are to you. Our mission is to provide the highest quality of care throughout the life of your pet.
Professional Care You Can Trust
The Carrollton Animal Hospital has been a staple of Carrollton, Ohio since 1971 and when Dr. Keith Burgett purchased the practice from the widow of the late Dr. Don Kelch. In December of 2017, Dr. Burgett retired and sold the practice to Dr. Nicole Kelleher, DVM, DVA, VSMT, who is continuing Dr. Burgett’s legacy of providing high quality care, hometown medicine and exceptional customer service.
From the moment you walk through our door, you'll experience friendly and personalized care and hospitality that comes with a small town feel. At Carrollton Animal Hospital, we believe that your pets are family, too.
Visit us for all your medical needs from emergencies to checkups and treatments! Our facility is fully equipped with in-house blood machines, full digital radiography, dental radiography, new dental unit, anesthetic monitoring equipment, and surgical laser.
Insights
The ABCs of Pet Nutrition: A Comprehensive Guide to Choosing a Balanced Diet for Dogs and Cats
It is common for people to adoringly look at their pets and wonder if they are giving them the best they can. This often brings up the question of food with so many brands and types available on the shelf to choose. Many whom come through our doors will ask if the food they are feeding their animal is a “good one” or if they should switch foods. As a general rule, most dog foods are well balanced and safe to feed. There are many varieties of food because depending on your individual animal’s need, you can use food as a medicine
Owner Testimonials
Meet Our Expert Team
Our people – the team of caring veterinary professionals working day in and out day to keep your pets healthy and active.
Nicole Kelleher, DVM, CVA, VSMT
Head Veterinarian & Owner
Dr. Nicole Kelleher graduated from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2014. After graduation she began practicing in Greensburg, Indiana at a mixed animal practice. Wanting to come back to Ohio, Dr. Kelleher then joined an equine-only practice based out of Chagrin Falls, OH.
In summer 2016 Dr. Kelleher entered the small animal world working at a small animal practice in Cleveland, OH. while she continued her education to include Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine receiving her Certification in Veterinary Acupuncture from the Chi Institute in spring 2017. In December 2017 she and her husband, Patrick Kelleher, purchased the Carrollton Animal Hospital from Dr. Keith Burgett.