ABOUT THE PRACTICE
Since 1998, we have been a staple of veterinary care in Pickerington with the goal of providing excellent care, and state of the art medicine to our patients. We are a family owned and run practice.
Our Mission
The goals of our practice are to provide excellent care for our patients and clients, and to educate our clients to help them make the best choices to provide for their pets. We do this in a clean, modern hospital, and strive to have the best level of service.
History
In 2007, Dr. Jeff Shields took over ownership of Cross Creeks Animal Hospital, and he began practicing in Pickerington, Ohio. The practice continued to grow over time and in 2013 Dr. Ben Shields, the son of Dr. Jeff, joined the practice. In 2022 we were blessed with the addition of Dr. Julia Rose-Shields. She is married to Dr. Jeff’s youngest son, Jared (who is also a practicing veterinarian in central Ohio). Since that time all three doctors have worked hard to continue to offer the highest quality care.
Doctors
Dr. Jeffrey Shields
Dr. Shields graduated from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1984. Since that time he has been practicing medicine in Ohio. In 2007, Dr. Shields took ownership of Cross Creeks Animal Hospital and has turned it into a family practice.
Dr. Shields is married to Connie, and they have four children. Currently they have a small farm with a small herd of cattle, chickens for fresh eggs, and three Golden Retrievers. He is an avid runner and cyclist.
Dr. Benjamin Shields
Dr. Ben graduated from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2013. He joined the practice at that time and continues to bring caring dedication and precision to the practice.
Dr. Ben is married to his wife Rachel. They were introduced by their cat Tigerlily in 2016 and welcomed their first child in 2021. Their second child joined the family in 2024. The four of them enjoy exploring parks, daily walks, and participating in 5k races year round. Their golden retriever, R2, is spunky and energetic and can be seen walking in Pickerington. Dr. Ben is also a long distance runner.
Dr. Julia Rose-Shields
Dr. Julia graduated from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. She joined the practice in the Summer of 2022. Julia is focused on bringing the most up to date medical knowledge to the practice.
Dr. Julia is married to Jared Shields, Dr. Shields youngest son. They met as teaching assistants for Animal Bioscience Lab at OSU and were married in March of 2021. In her free time, Julia enjoys reading, swimming, and playing with their cat Scully.
