Our Veterinarians

Dr. Richard Pickens
Associate Veterinarian
Bio coming soon!
Dr. Eddie Crittendon
Owner, Veterinarian
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. Chris Cousins
Veterinarian, Part Owner
After two years of work as an auditor in downtown Atlanta, Dr. Chris Cousins decided to make a change while he still had the chance. He’d always been fascinated by veterinary medicine, but had no real-world experience—he decided to start volunteering at a local veterinary clinic to get his foot in the door. It didn’t take long for Dr. Cousins to get hooked! Now, he serves the pet owners of Easley daily as a licensed veterinarian here at Paw Prints Animal Hospital.

Dr. Cousins is a native of Marietta, Georgia and attended the University of Georgia’s College of Veterinary Medicine to earn his DVM degree. He took his first job as a veterinarian in a clinic outside of Atlanta, and married his wife, Laura, shortly afterward. Laura works as a veterinary internal medicine specialist; when she took a job in Greenville, Dr. Cousins accompanied her and was thrilled to discover an opening here at Paw Prints Animal Hospital. He’s been a member of the clinic family since 2006.

In his time away from work, Dr. Cousins enjoys spending time with his two young daughters (both of whom are growing up far too quickly), playing golf, and cheering on the Georgia Bulldogs. Along with his wife and girls, Dr. Cousins shares his home with Herschel, an English bulldog who enjoys nipping at his owners’ toes when he’s not scavenging for food; Whiskers, a crazy cat who insists on being petted at all times; and Winky, a guinea pig who loves eating so much that he starts whistling when he hears the refrigerator door open.
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    • David C.David C.

      They are always busy, built all vets are nowadays. The staff & vets have been great to deal with any issues we have had with our dog. Read More

    • Piette E.Piette E.

      So, we lived in the upstate for several years prior to finding Paw Prints. We were at two other local Animal Hospitals prior. After getting the run around... Read More