Meet the Team

Dr. Craig J. Blair

Dr. Blair was born in Ohio and grew up in Georgetown. Raising baby ducks as a child sparked his interest in animals.

After completing his undergraduate degree at the University of Kentucky in 1989, Dr. Blair went to the Auburn School of Veterinary Medicine in Auburn, Alabama and graduated in 1994. After working in Atlanta, GA for two years, he moved back to Lexington, KY and accepted a veterinarian position at Clays Mill Veterinary Clinic. He became a partner at the clinic in 2005, and he and his wife Melanie bought the clinic in January 2009.

Outside of work, he likes hiking and running with his dog, Beatrice.

Dr. Blair has set a high bar for personalized veterinary care in Lexington that may never be matched!

Dr. B and his staff are exceptional in assisting you with your pet's needs and issues. Patient, kind... I could go on and on. The best!

I learned more in one day with Dr. Blair than I had in four appointments in the last four months with my regular vet of over 20 years.

Dr. Blair saved my dog's life. I could never thank him enough. He's wonderful and I highly recommend him.

All I can say is, incredible. Dr. Blair and his staff saved my puggle, and if it had not been for his fast diagnosis, treatment, and surgery, Max would not be with me today.

My dogs love Dr. Blair and the entire staff. They literally run to the front door when we arrive. I wouldn't think of taking them anywhere else.

Dr. Jon Korten

Dr. Korten was born in Chicago and raised here in Lexington. He graduated from the University of Kentucky with a degree in biomedical engineering and then from the Auburn University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2007.

His special interests include GI medicine and surgery, ultrasound and preventive medicine.

When not working he spends time with his dogs Jedi and Leia, his cat Mischief, and his husband, John.

We love Dr. Korten. He genuinely cares about animals and makes decisions about what is best for them.

Dr. Korten put our nervous dog at ease and helped us with the information. Thanks for taking such good care of our furbabies!

Amazing experience! Dr. Korten and staff are caring, friendly, knowledgeable, and professional, but most importantly, they love their patients.

Can’t say enough good things about Dr Korten and the entire staff. Worked us in quickly, provided instant peace of mind … and were so kind. Thank you!!

Dr. Korten made the time to hear all of our concerns and offered valuable advice without making us feel rushed to hurry our appointment up or how some other vet offices tend to do. All of the doctors there have exhibited not only professional behavior but also a genuine passion that’s one of a kind! THANK YOU, to all of you for what you do.

Despite having several other clients, Dr. Korten gave him the attention he needed for his emergency. I appreciate being able to get in on short notice when a pet has a crisis. Leo is very comfortable in the clinic even when he's sick, which I think means he knows he's in a good place, because he's a very timid boy in general.

Dr. Michelle Arnold

Dr. Arnold was born here in Lexington, Kentucky. She was born and raised in veterinary medicine! Her father was a veterinarian and her mother was a veterinary technician.

Dr. Arnold completed her undergraduate degree at UK and graduated from the Mississippi State School of Veterinary Medicine in 2012. Dr Arnold has special interests in pain management (including acupuncture and physical rehabilitation), surgery, dentistry, and preventive care.

Outside of work, Dr. Arnold loves spending time with her husband and adorable children.

Dr. Arnold did such a great, thorough job figuring out my dog's skin condition. Very impressed and grateful for her help.

Dr. Arnold conveys real, genuine concern when caring for your pet.

Dr. Arnold is interested in the overall health of our Cooper along with incredible empathy towards me as the owner. Not every pet visit is routine and twice now, Dr. Arnold has gone above and beyond for the care of our Copper. I do believe Dr. Arnold to be the best caretaker of our pets. I am so thankful to her and your staff and I cannot stress my gratitude enough.

Dr. Arnold is brilliant, honest, and trustworthy. The vet techs are extremely understanding and kind.

Dr. Arnold consistently provides the best care for both of our dogs. She understands the love I have for my pets and is as compassionate with me as she is with our pets …. I would recommend Dr. Arnold and her team to everyone who wants the absolute best care for their pets!!

Dr. Arnold is such an angel - She made sure to explain everything clearly & reassure me She was so understanding of my concerns & made me feel supported in my worries.