Observation Clinics

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In preparation for a career in veterinary medicine, most veterinary colleges require that a pre-vet student has completed a certain minimum number of hours of observing, or "shadowing", actual veterinarians in their practice, usually in each of four areas of veterinary medicine: small animal (dogs, cats, pocket pets), equine, food animal (bovine, swine, chicken, etc.), and exotic (avians are commonly excepted for this class of medicine). The following is a listing of veterinary practices in Missouri that will consider pre-vet med observers. This is by no means a complete list, and we encourage you to inquire of your local veterinary for observation opportunities.

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Animal Emergency Clinic
Specializing in Small Animals
9937 Big Bend Rd.
St. Louis, MO
Call (314) 822-7600, Ask for Dr. Dawn Ruben

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Animal Hospital of Washington
Specializing in Small Animal
211 W. 5th St.
Washington, MO
Call (314) 239-2745, Ask for Dr. Daniel Smith

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Associated Veterinary Specialists
Specializing in Small Animal
12462G Natural Bridge Road
Bridgeton, MO
Call (314) 739-1510, Ask for Wayne Hause

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Barrett Station Veterinary Clinic
Specializing in Small Animal
2208 Mason Lane
St. Louis, MO
Call (636) 405-0111, Ask for Dr. Caroline Truss

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Bird Medicine and Surgery
Specializing in Aviary
132 Four Seasons Shopping Center
St. Louis, MO
Call (314) 469-6661, Ask for David Kersting

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Bogey Hills Animal Hospital
Specializing in Small Animal
2081 Zumbehl Rd.
St. Charles, MO
Call (636) 946-9395, Ask for Dr. Alan Younkin

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Bridgeton Animal Clinic
Specializing in Small Animal
3148 McKelvey Rd.
Bridgeton, MO
Call (314) 291-7220, Ask for Dr. Pierre, Dr. Kay, or Dr. Tung

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Cave Springs Animal Hospital
Specializing in Small Animal
251 Jungerman Rd.
St. Peters, MO
Call (314) 928-1169, Ask for Dr. Pamela Hoehn

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Concord Animal Hospital, Inc.
Specializing in Small Animal
11705 Baptist Church Rd.
St. Louis, MO
Call (314) 843-9055, Ask for Dr. Gary King

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Equine Medical Association, Inc.
Specializing in Equine
17525 Manchester Rd.
Glencoe, MO
Call (314) 458-3311, Ask for Dr. Thomas Loafmann

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Harvester Animal Clinic
Specializing in Small Animal
#6 Charlestown Plaza
St. Charles, MO
Call (314) 447-3565, Ask for Dr.

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Howdershell Animal Clinic
Specializing in Small Animal
440 Howdershell Rd.
Florissant, MO
Call (314) 838-3575, Ask for Dr. William Wright

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Lincoln County Animal Hospital
Specializing in Small Animal
2128 W. Hwy 47-PO 148
Troy, MO
Call (636) 528-5099, Ask for Dr.

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Meramec Heights Veterinary Clinic
Specializing in Small Animal
1485 Hwy 21
Arnold, MO
Call (314) 296-4353, Ask for Dr. Thomas Vorholt

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Mid-Rivers Equine Center
Specializing in Equine
P.O. Box 297
Wentzville, MO
Call (314) 332-5373, Ask for Drs. Ellis

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Millis Animal Hospital
Specializing in Small Animal
1408 S. Hanley Rd.
St. Louis, MO
Call (314) 647-8223, Ask for Lary Mills

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Murray Lane Animal Hospital, Inc.
Specializing in Small Animal
523 W. Murray Lane
Sikeston, MO
Call (314) 471-3000, Ask for Dr. Peggy Fisher

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Pet Center, LTD
Specializing in Small Animal
2504 W. Worley
Columbia, MO
Call (314) 445-3000, Ask for Dwayne Miller

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Rock Road Animal Hospital
Specializing in Small Animal
9418 St. Charles Rock Road
St. Louis, MO
Call (314) 429-6666, Ask for Dr. Dennis Cloud

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Suburban Animal Clinic
Specializing in Small Animal
11763 Benham Rd.
St. Louis, MO
Call (314) 741-1414, Ask for Cheryl Fields

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Veticare Animal Hospital
Specializing in Small Animal
2757 Plazaway
St. Charles, MO
Call (314) 949-9400, Ask for Dr. Eugene Hinds

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This is by no means a complete list of clinics that will allow observers. Check with your local veterinarian to find out if he or she would be willing to let you shadow them.