Our Veterinarians

Dr. Eddie Crittendon’s parents remember him proclaiming that he wanted to be an “animal doctor” from the time he was six years old. As he progressed through school, an intense love of the sciences and a passion for problem solving began to grow in young Dr. Crittendon. Combined with his deep-seated adoration for animals, one career choice simply made sense: Dr. Crittendon was destined for the field of veterinary medicine!

Dr. Crittendon—Dr. C to many of his clients and staff—grew up in the small town of Calhoun Falls, South Carolina with his parents and older sister. The family always kept more than one pet around the house, and it wasn’t difficult for Dr. C to develop an affinity with animals very early on in life. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Zoology from Clemson University in 1987, and then attended the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine to earn his Doctorate in 1991.

After working as an associate in Mt. Pleasant and Aiken, SC, Dr. Crittendon joined a clinic in the Upstate in 1994 and worked there until he opened Paw Prints Animal Hospital in May of 2001 at the clinic’s original strip-mall location. He moved into the hospital’s current site in December of 2004, where he’s been happily serving the pet owners of the Easley area ever since.

Dr. C has particular interests in surgery, ophthalmology, and orthopedic exams. His favorite part of practice, though, is working directly with clients in the exam room. He absolutely loves being able to educate a pet owner with personalized healthcare tips!

Dr. Crittendon and his wife, Mary, have two wonderful children: Anna and Drew. As a family, the Crittendons enjoy camping and hiking around the Upstate area, attending Clemson University sporting events, and remaining active in their community and church.

Dr. C and his family share their lives with several pets of their own: Sallie, a border collie adopted from a client of Dr. C’s; Willis, a stray who was dropped off at the door of Paw Prints Animal Hospital; a cat who goes by IPTAY (named after the Clemson University athletic organization); Opie, a cat named after a character from The Andy Griffith Show; and 7Up, named for the seven toes he has on each of his front paws.

Dr. Cousins initially landed a job in the financial world but quickly realized that cubicle life just wasn’t for him. He chose veterinary medicine because he wanted a rewarding career that would allow him to think on his feet and directly impact both people and pets.

After earning both his undergrad and DVM at the University of Georgia, Dr. Cousins followed his wife Laura, who is also a vet, to the Greenville area where he ultimately joined Paw Prints Animal Hospital. He loves problem-solving, multi-tasking, and staying busy!

Dr. Cousins is happily married with two daughters, Paige and Aubrey. The family also has two dogs, Momma and Harry, which they found on the side of the road. They both jumped right in the car which speaks to their friendliness! In his free time, Dr. Cousins enjoys gardening, hiking, and running.

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As a child growing up in Pelzer, Dr. Crowe knew from the tender age of five that he wanted to become a vet. He chose this field because he is passionate about animals and has always had an innate desire to help pets and their owners. Anyone who encounters Dr. Crowe knows the special connection he has with our animal friends!

Dr. Crowe began working at a vet clinic while still in high school and continued gaining hands-on experience throughout his undergrad and vet school years. He joined the Paw Prints Animal Hospital crew in early 2024. Clinically, Dr. Crowe has a special interest in surgery.

At home, Dr. Crowe is happily married with three daughters, two of whom aspire to follow in their father’s footsteps. The family also has a veritable zoo of their own, including seven dogs, a cat, and some chickens, as well as several exotic pets, including tarantulas, a leopard gecko, and a Quaker parrot. The Crowes also keep chicken for eggs, raise rare-breed chicks, and are beekeepers.