Business Details
27 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Veterinarian in Pelahatchie, MS
Crooked Creek Animal Hospital was founded in 1999 by Drs. Charles Edwards and Staci Rhodes, who combined their expertise in large and small animal care to create a comprehensive veterinary practice. Located in Pelahatchie, Mississippi, the hospital operates from a renovated historic home and barn, offering state-of-the-art facilities for both companion animals and livestock. Our team of dedicated veterinarians brings decades of combined experience in preventative care, emergency medicine, surgery, and specialized treatments. We utilize advanced diagnostic tools like digital radiography and ultrasound to ensure accurate, timely care. With a focus on strengthening the human-animal bond, we provide personalized service, including 24/7 emergency coverage through affiliated specialists.Our commitment to excellence extends to client education, preventive health programs, and community outreach initiatives. The hospital's founders and staff maintain active roles in professional organizations and continue to expand their expertise through ongoing education. We serve pet owners across central Mississippi with a blend of compassionate care and technical proficiency. Our facility includes specialized boarding accommodations and a full-service pharmacy for client convenience. Through consistent dedication to medical innovation and ethical practice, we strive to exceed expectations in every patient interaction.
Services
Boarding
Dentistry
Emergency Services
Surgery
Preventative Care
Digital Radiography
Ultrasound
Pharmacy
Geriatrics
Diet/Behavior Consulting
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 emergency veterinary coverage through affiliated specialists
- Our team includes veterinarians with specialized interests in food animal medicine and feline care
- We utilize advanced diagnostic tools including digital radiography and ultrasound
- We provide comprehensive preventive care programs tailored to pet life stages
- Our facility includes specialized boarding accommodations for various pet needs
What people say
Compassionate staff
Knowledgeable team
Excellent emergency care
Personalized attention
Clean facilities
Services
Boarding
Our boarding facility offers indoor and outdoor kennel options for dogs and cats. Guests receive daily care and monitoring by trained staff. Accommodations cater to various pet needs and sizes while maintaining comfort and safety.
Dentistry
Professional dental cleanings include extractions and anesthetic procedures. We emphasize preventive oral health to maintain overall pet wellness. Services include dietary recommendations and home care guidance for optimal dental hygiene.
Emergency Services
24/7 emergency coverage available through on-call veterinarians. Critical care referrals handled by Flowood Animal Emergency Center after hours. Immediate treatment for trauma, poisoning, and acute illnesses during regular business hours.
Surgery
Routine and complex surgical procedures performed with safety monitoring equipment. Includes spay/neuter operations and soft tissue surgeries. Pre-anesthetic blood work and pain management protocols ensure patient safety and comfort.
Preventative Care
Vaccination schedules and parasite prevention tailored to pet lifestyles. Annual check-ups detect early signs of disease. Includes heartworm testing, nutritional counseling, and senior pet health monitoring programs.
People
Dr. Charles Edwards
Veterinarian
Graduated from Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1990. Specializes in large animal care and theriogenology. Member of MS Veterinary Medical Association and Society of Theriogenology. Owns commercial beef operation.
Dr. Staci Rhodes
Veterinarian
Native of Pelahatchie with 30 years of veterinary experience. Special interests in small animal and equine medicine. Active in local church and community. Co-founder of Crooked Creek Animal Hospital in 1999.
Dr. Katlyn Henning
Veterinarian
Joined in 2023 after 10 years with the hospital. Specializes in food animal medicine. Member of American Association of Bovine Practitioners. Graduated from Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine.
Dr. Jenny Sowell
Veterinarian
Joined in 2023 with expertise in soft tissue surgery and feline medicine. Recipient of MVMA Young Veterinarian of the Year Award. Special focus on spay/neuter programs and human-animal bond.
Questions
What emergency services do you offer after hours?
We have a doctor on call 24/7. For critical care after hours, we refer to Flowood Animal Emergency Center at 601-939-8999.
What boarding options are available for pets?
We offer indoor and outdoor kennel options for dogs and cats with daily monitoring and care by trained staff members.
Do you provide dental care for pets?
Yes, we offer professional dental cleanings, extractions, and anesthetic procedures with preventive care recommendations for oral health.
What preventative care services do you recommend?
We recommend annual check-ups, vaccinations, parasite prevention, heartworm testing, and nutritional counseling tailored to your pet's life stage.
Are there specialized services for senior pets?
Yes, we offer geriatric care programs including blood work, EKGs, and preventive treatments for age-related conditions.
What surgical procedures do you perform?
We handle routine surgeries like spays/neuters and soft tissue procedures with pre-anesthetic blood work and monitoring equipment.
