NICHOLAS  ANIMAL HOSPITAL

325 Fairview Heights Road
Summersville, WV 26651

304-872-5030

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Dr. Joseph Krese, DVM
Founder & Retired Veterinarian, Nicholas Animal Hospital

Dr. Joseph Krese dedicated nearly four decades to caring for animals throughout Central West Virginia. A proud Mountaineer, he completed his undergraduate studies at West Virginia University in 1978 before heading south to earn his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Louisiana State University in 1982. Following graduation, Dr. Krese began his veterinary career in Lewisburg, gaining hands-on clinical experience before venturing out to build a practice of his own. In 1984, he opened the doors to Nicholas Animal Hospital in Mt. Nebo, setting out to provide dependable, compassionate care to local pet owners. To better serve the community, he relocated the practice to its permanent home on Fairview Heights Road in Summersville in 1988, where the clinic continues to welcome patients today.

After 38 years of dedicated practice, late-night emergencies, and trusted relationships with generations of local families and their pets, Dr. Krese retired in 2020. His commitment to quality veterinary care laid the foundation for Nicholas Animal Hospital’s ongoing role in the community.

Dr. Gragg, DVM
Owner & Veterinarian, Nicholas Animal Hospital

For Dr. Gragg, practicing veterinary medicine is all about serving the community he calls home. A native of Grafton, West Virginia, Dr. Gragg completed his undergraduate work at West Virginia University before heading to Ohio State University for veterinary school, earning his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2004. After graduation, Dr. Gragg returned home to join the team at Nicholas Animal Hospital, where he has been a steady, familiar presence for local pet owners ever since. In 2018, he took the next step in his journey by purchasing the practice, continuing its long tradition of trusted, compassionate local care. What drives him every day is the chance to make a positive impact on both local pets and their families. Outside the clinic, Dr. Gragg lives in Summersville with his wife, Heather, and their two sons, Aiden and Garrett.

Dr. Blackwell, DVM
Veterinarian, Nicholas Animal Hospital

For Dr. Blackwell, veterinary medicine has been a lifelong calling. Caring for animals is something he knew he wanted to do from a very young age. Originally from Wheeling, West Virginia, he began his academic path as a Mountaineer, completing his undergraduate studies at West Virginia University before heading to Alabama to attend veterinary school at Tuskegee University, graduating in 2013. He kicked off his clinical career at Oak Hill Animal Hospital, later expanding his practice experience in Florida before returning to West Virginia to join the team at Nicholas Animal Hospital in 2020. At the heart of Dr. Blackwell’s daily work is a simple, genuine drive: helping animals live healthier, happier lives and supporting the families who love them. Dr. Blackwell lives in Summersville with his wife, Bethany, and their 10 children.