Veterinarian, Practice Owner
Dr. Cooney was born and raised in Alabama. He attended Auburn University (War Eagle!) where he received a Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, and ultimately, Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 1991. He practiced for a short time in Hickory, NC, from 1991 to 1995. He began working at the Animal Hospital of Statesville in September of 1995. Dr. Cooney became a partner in 1998 when Dr. Dave Parks retired and became sole owner in 2004. Dr. Cooney has led the Animal Hospital to be the most highly-regarded veterinary hospital in the area. By improving and remodeling the facility, hiring skilled doctors and technicians, reaching AAHA accreditation, and seeking out the most up-to-date techniques, he has set high standards for the Animal Hospital that the team strives to meet each and every day. He has worked hard to achieve the vision he had for the Animal Hospital.
Under his stewardship, Animal Hospital has become a household name in the area - expanding into two locations - Statesville and South Main - to meet the demand. He has made customer service and high-quality veterinary medicine the core of what we do to ensure an exceptional experience for clients and patients. Weekly staff meetings troubleshoot and provide continuing education for the Animal Hospital staff so the team can stay on the cutting edge of the care we provide. We are grateful for the trust our clients place in the Animal Hospital to care for their beloved pets.
When not running Animal Hospital, Dr. Cooney loves to spend time with his wife, Crisi, daughter, Olivia, and son, Walton. Their furry family currently consists of a Golden Retriever, "Harper". Dr. and Mrs. Cooney live humbly and are active in local philanthropic organizations. They hope to give back to the community both personally and professionally and keep the Animal Hospital engaged in charitable efforts. Dr. Cooney is an avid cyclist and also enjoys hiking and fishing, especially flyfishing! Little known fact - he's VERY good at music trivia!