In 1981, a veterinarian named Norm Griggs bought a house on the top of a small hill on Stage Road in Bartlett, TN. He painted the house blue and white and started his own veterinary practice. From this beginning, he and his wife, Melody, established Hillcrest Animal Hospital. Dr. Griggs hired Cary Ledbury, a young veterinarian, who shared the practice’s keen interest in excellent customer service,
medical, and surgical practices. Soon, the house on the hill would no longer accommodate all the patients, employees, and clients. A new building was then built on the same site, and was constructed around the old blue house so that medical services would not be interrupted. Twenty years after starting Hillcrest Animal Hospital, Dr. Griggs decided to retire and move to Florida. The practice has continued to grow and currently has four associate veterinarians, as well as a staff of about 20 technicians, receptionists, and kennel personnel. Dr. Ledbury has become known for his interest in surgery, and is well known for his skills in orthopedic surgery. To accommodate the continued growth, Dr. Ledbury expanded the facilities by building a new surgery and boarding facility in 2006. Today, our facilities include two spacious lobbies, five examination rooms, two treatment rooms, a laboratory, a pharmacy, a modern surgery center, grooming facilities and spacious boarding areas. The boarding facilities include indoor/outdoor runs, VIP runs, a playroom for dogs, and daycare services. Every effort is made to insure the excellent care of your pets while they are with us. We take pride in our history, our facilities, but most of all in our employees who work hard to make your Hillcrest experience one you will value and recommend.
