Kirkwood Animal Hospital is dedicated to excellence in Medicine, Surgery & Service in companion animal medicine. It is housed in a 6,000-sq. ft. state of the art facility and is located in West St. Louis County. KAH provides all veterinary services for companion animals. Services include laboratory testing, radiology, dentistry, ultrasound, anesthesia, anesthesia & surgery, laser surgery, endoscopic surgery, flexible gastrointestinal endoscopy, prescription diets and more. We have seven doctors and 20 plus  paraprofessional staff to serve you. 

F. W. Bendick B.S., D.V.M. founded the hospital in 1971 and is the Hospital Director. James K. Schuessler, D.V.M., Diplomat of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners, Certified in Companion Animal Medicine is a partner, Director of Medicine and specialist on staff. Our Associates are Denise Kilby D.V.M.., K. Hemler, D.V.M., Aarah. Craig, D.V.M., S. Hormuth B.S., D.V.M., and Sarah Hesse D.V.M.

For an Appointment:

Please call 314-965-2660 for an appointment.

Hours:  Monday-Thursday         7 AM to 8 PM

               Friday                              7 AM to 5 PM

               Saturday                          7 AM to 1 PM

Our Mission Statement

Kirkwood Animal Hospital is dedicated to providing the best veterinary medical care to our patients and the best counsel and service to their owners. Our 104+ combined years of veterinary practice experience help us accomplish this goal. We feel it is our responsibility as a professional veterinary staff to stay up to date on our veterinary education and provide state of the art diagnostic equipment and treatment facilities. Because we have multiple doctors on staff we can share and exchange ideas on the latest and best treatments for your pet. Our 20+ paraprofessional staff is evidence of our commitment to providing excellent service to our clientele. They will always be courteous, friendly, and helpful when clients arrive at Kirkwood Animal Hospital.

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