AboutHillcrest Veterinary Clinic
Hillcrest Veterinary Clinic has proudly served Morgantown and surrounding areas since 1961, founded on the values of honesty, heart, and hometown care.
Our Legacy of CareBegan with "Doc" Owen
Eugene “Doc” Owen graduated from The Ohio State University in 1961 with a vision: to open a veterinary clinic that embodied compassionate and honest care. That summer, he and his wife, Lola, brought that dream to life by opening Hillcrest Veterinary Clinic in a converted garage beside their home. By 1966, they had expanded into a purpose-built facility.
Doc’s dedication went beyond animals—he was deeply committed to the Morgantown community. He collaborated closely with local rescue groups to perform spay and neuter services, welcomed veterinary students for internships, and even hosted a veterinarian from Egypt as part of his team. Doc practiced both small and large animal medicine until his unexpected passing in April 1989.
A Daughter’s Promiseto Continue the Mission
At the time of Doc’s passing, his daughter Kelley Owen was in her third year at Tuskegee University’s School of Veterinary Medicine. Lola kept the clinic running as a boarding kennel until Kelley graduated in 1990. That summer, Kelley reopened the practice in the same building—carrying forward her father’s mission—with Lola remaining an integral part of the team as technician and manager.
Growth with HeartMeet Our Doctors
Even as we’ve grown, our commitment to honest, small-town veterinary care has remained steadfast. Our expanding team includes passionate doctors, many of whom share Doc’s Ohio State connection:
Dr. Aaron T. Pollock
Joined in 2008 | Fairmont Native | The Ohio State University, 1999
Dr. Molly Allen
Joined in 2016 | Fairmont Native | The Ohio State University, 2007
Dr. Mikell Adair
Joined in 2018 | Fairmont Native | The Ohio State University, 2007
Dr. Ryan Hart
Joined in 2022 | The Ohio State University, 2020
Dr. Jaclyn Warner
Joined in 2024 | West Virginia University (BS) & Virginia-Maryland College of Vet Med, 2016
Dr. Franci Kenney
University of Georgia, 1991
Dr. Lane Pollock
Fairmont Native | Lincoln Memorial University, 2025
Our New Home—With the Same Heart
In 2014, we opened a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility right next to our original location. While the building has changed, the heart behind our care has not. The expanded space allows us to serve our patients better while continuing to offer the warm, community-based experience we’ve always been known for.
Staying True to Our Mission
Today, Hillcrest Veterinary Clinic continues its mission to support animal rescue and reduce overpopulation through sponsored adoptions and spay/neuter services.
We’re proud to be a family-rooted practice in a modern setting, continuing a tradition of care that began over 60 years ago.