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Your Trusted Partner for Veterinary Care in St. Louis
Kingsbury Animal Hospital has been a trusted partner in pet care for decades, serving the St. Louis community with advanced veterinary services and a personal touch. Our mission is to strengthen the bond between pets and their owners through compassionate, individualized care tailored to each animal's unique needs. With a focus on preventative medicine, early detection, and low-stress handling techniques, we provide comprehensive medical and surgical care for dogs and cats. Our experienced team prioritizes clear communication, client education, and building lasting relationships based on trust and transparency. Located in the heart of St. Louis, MO, we serve University City, Clayton, The Hill, and surrounding areas, offering routine wellness exams, urgent care, and specialized treatments in a welcoming environment.We take pride in being an independently owned practice where pets receive consistent, high-quality care from familiar faces. From puppies and kittens to senior pets, our services evolve with your companion's life stages, ensuring they receive appropriate care at every age. Our commitment extends beyond the clinic through follow-up calls, home delivery options, and partnerships with local pet organizations. We believe exceptional veterinary care combines medical expertise with genuine compassion, treating every pet like family and every client like a neighbor. This philosophy has earned us long-standing loyalty from clients who have trusted us with their pets' health for over 20 years.
Services
Primary Veterinary Care
Preventative Medicine
Urgent Care
Pet Surgery
Pet Dentistry
Puppy & Kitten Care
Pet Diagnostics
Veterinary Hospitalization
Pet Home Delivery
Geriatric Care
Highlights and features
- We've provided personalized pet care in St. Louis for decades with consistent veterinary teams
- Our low-stress handling techniques create comfortable experiences for animals of all temperaments
- We offer same-day appointments for urgent pet care needs during regular business hours
- Our team maintains advanced veterinary knowledge through continuing education and modern techniques
- We emphasize preventative care with customized wellness plans for each pet's life stage
What people say
Staff is great
Docs are fantastic
Compassionate and understanding
Best customer service
Incredible professionals
Services
Primary Veterinary Care
Our primary care services focus on preventive medicine and long-term pet health. We conduct comprehensive physical exams, vaccination programs, and parasite prevention tailored to each pet's life stage. Our experienced veterinarians develop personalized wellness plans while educating owners about proper nutrition and behavior management. This proactive approach helps detect potential health issues early, ensuring pets maintain optimal health throughout their lives.
Preventative Medicine
Our preventative medicine program includes annual checkups, customized vaccine schedules, and parasite control solutions. We emphasize early disease detection through regular screenings and diagnostic testing. Our team educates pet owners about breed-specific risks and age-related health concerns while providing tailored nutrition and exercise recommendations. This comprehensive approach helps prevent serious health issues and extends pets' quality of life.
Urgent Care
We handle non-life-threatening pet emergencies during regular business hours. Our urgent care services include injury assessment, illness treatment, and pet toxin management. We reserve same-day appointments for critical cases and provide immediate diagnostics using our in-house laboratory. Our compassionate team offers clear guidance for home care and follow-up treatment while maintaining communication with pet owners throughout the recovery process.
Pet Surgery
Our surgical services include spay/neuter procedures, soft tissue surgeries, and select orthopedic treatments. We use modern anesthetic protocols and monitoring equipment to ensure patient safety. Pre-operative consultations explain procedures and recovery expectations while post-operative care includes pain management and follow-up examinations. Our surgical team prioritizes clear communication about treatment options and maintains detailed recovery instructions for pet owners.
Pet Dentistry
Our dental services feature professional cleanings, digital X-rays, and oral surgery treatments. We address periodontal disease, tooth extractions, and dental trauma while emphasizing preventive oral hygiene. Anesthesia ensures thorough cleaning and patient comfort during procedures. Post-treatment care includes dietary recommendations and home dental care guidance to maintain oral health and prevent systemic infections that can affect overall pet wellness.
Questions
What veterinary services do you offer in St. Louis?
We provide comprehensive care including preventative medicine, urgent care, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and geriatric care for dogs and cats.
Do you handle pet emergencies after hours?
We recommend contacting local 24-hour emergency clinics for after-hours care, as we're closed weekends and evenings.
How can I schedule a pet appointment?
Book online through PetDesk or call us at (314) 721-6251 during business hours for regular or same-day urgent appointments.
What areas do you serve?
We serve St. Louis and surrounding communities including University City, Clayton, The Hill, and Ladue neighborhoods.
Do you offer dental care for pets?
Yes, we provide complete dental services including cleanings, X-rays, extractions, and oral surgery with anesthesia monitoring.
How long have you been in business?
We've served the St. Louis community for decades with many clients maintaining multi-pet, multi-generational relationships with our practice.
Reviews (5)
A. S.
May 27, 2022
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Truly the greatest vet. We're moving in the fall and I can't tell you how sad I am at the prospect of having to find somebody new. Thank you so much to all the staff here for always making our two kitties feel loved and special and cared for!
Adrienne Newcomer
Jul 24, 2021
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I just want to say how great the staff and Dr. Shaw are. They diagnosed my cat with a pretty severe heart murmur and got us a referral to VSS. When we went to do a dental, Dr. Shaw went above and beyond to call us and recommended and refer us to a dental specialist instead because of her heart disease. They said they could try but felt her heart disease warranted someone who is more experienced with heart disease and anesthesia. They could have went ahead and done the dental and made money off it. But Dr. Shaw laid it out plain and simple and I am so grateful for that.
Emily Pettit
Jun 30, 2021
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We have used Kingsbury since we moved to STL over 7 years ago. Dr. Shaw is one of the most amazing vets we have ever witnessed! He is fully dedicated to your animal(s) and treats them as if they alone are the only thing to exist. He has supported us and been through the darkest times with our pups. We cannot begin to express how truly wonderful and selfless of a man he and his staff is. They will take are of your animal as if it was one of their very own. You will always be grateful with everyone at KAH.
K. Lee
Apr 19, 2021
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They do a great job taking care of my pup! reminders are sent via mail and email when various care is needed and they are quick to respond to things. records are sent via email when he is seen and quality of care is great
Kristy Barnes
May 25, 2020
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It probably costs more to take your fur baby here, but I think the doctors & staff here are fantastic and, I completely understand all the fees & the need to compensate staff well, so though my bills at the end of visits often sting a bit, receiving such great care & such a thorough visit where any & all questions & concerns are addressed is completely worth it to me. I really appreciate the incredible staff at Kingsbury & the high quality of care we receive here. Just a fantastic place to receive excellent care for your pet.
