St. Louis Veterinary Center

This place is the best. I had taken my dog, Stella, here for her yearly check-​up and all was normal and adequate. Recently, Stella ate rat poison and I needed to squeeze her in for a follow-​up after her visit to a vet ER and STL Vet Center made time and squeezed her in at the last minute. They’re reasonably priced; always ask before charging you for anything; the vets and techs are super amiable and sweet to Stella and myself; and, following Stella’s check up, I’ve received daily calls just to make sure that she’s okay and behaving normally.
They’re all you could ask for in a vet! Knowledgeable, caring, reasonably priced and friendly!

Chose STL VC for kittens’ surgeries because of affordable price compared to my vet. I was SO worried about their safety during the surgery since we’d never been there before. My fears melted immediately when we were greeted by friendly, professional staff who answered all my questions with patience and honesty. They truly cared about the well-​being of my animals. Great service and great prices! I am now switching to them for routine vet services!

My dog was hit by two cars today and St. Louis veterinary center was the closest vet to the accident. We rushed our dog there and the vet tech immediately took him to be checked out. No questions asked. The doctor was truly wonderful and kept us updated the whole time. They seem to genuinely care about animals and even concerned owners. They have definitely earned my business in the future. A big thank you to the whole staff for taking great care of Yoda!

We’ve had a pretty good relationship with our vet and techs for a 3 or 4 years now at St. Louis Vet Center until a few visits ago the vet was pretty rude to me. Our pup had an ear infection which we were treating and then it spread to his eyes. We missed a follow up appt due to low funds and miscommunication. My husband also had no phone at the time so we didn’t get the reminder call. The vet could have been more understanding and more focused on a solution but instead she reprimanded me in a very condescending manner as if I am a child and implied that I am a terrible pet owner. «You missed the follow up appointment and that’s why this happened. If you would’ve made that appointment, this would never have happened,» she snapped at me with eyes wide and in an aggressive tone. She made up her mind instead of asking me any questions and heard my story. I pay this vet good money and we have never missed an appointment before. I don’t deserve to be talked to in that manner. In effect, we will be taking our pets elsewhere from now on.

Stumbled upon St. Louis Veterinary Centwe when I woke up to discover that my dog had cracked a tooth. The service and care that my dog received was fantastic. Also, for those like me with crazy daily schedules, they offer a morning drop off service that allows your pet to be seen while you’re at work! No more waiting around to be seen!

Friendly, professional, and efficient:
Our little cat friend hates being taken out of the house, but everyone at the center — Dr. Mattes, Brett, Lindsay and Kaylee — were all incredibly nice and courteous during every stage of our appointment. As I said above, and best of all, they were efficient in their actions, getting our guy out of their as fast as possible, with as little stress and discomfort inflicted on him as they could.
I would recommend the St. Louis Veterinary Center to any pet owner, cat and dog alike.

Was very happy for my little 3 yr old persian male cat. The doctor and vet techs were very helpful and supportive during his surgery and recovery. I’m moving away but recommend them to everyone. They are affordable and close to work at SLU. Very busy clinic which means they know how to do their stuff.
Thanks guys!

I took one of my cats here yesterday, as I adopted her a few months ago and needed to get her a check up because she was showing some concerning symptoms. The vet was extremely thorough with the exam, and helped me understand what could be going on with my kitty. She made sure that the test results would be communicated to me ASAP even though she would be going out of town, which I appreciated very much. The vet tech was also very kind and patient, as well as the receptionist. Overall I felt relaxed and knew that my cat and I were in good hands. I look forward to brining my other cat here for his health needs.

So helpful. Kind and affordable!!! Very grateful to have our dogs become patients here! They walked me the the care credit process. We didn’t even end up using it bc our bill was so reasonable! Thanks guys! Also gave knowledgeable and honest advice about products which was the opposite experience from our old vet, Clayton Animal Hospital. But that’s another review!

I was looking for a place nearby to board my dog when I had to travel out of town unexpectedly. I found St. Louis Veterinary Center online and saw that the prices for boarding were really low in comparison to some other local places. I typically would board my dog at one of those fancy places with web cams and dog suites, etc… but I also figured I’d give this place a shot. I’m glad I did. The staff was really kind and helpful. I let them know my dog isn’t good around big dogs, so they assured me they’d keep him with the small dogs. He also got a bath, nails trimmed, and ear cleaning before he left, so he was smelling great when I picked him up. I had to travel out of town last minute again the next weekend, and they were able to take him on short notice again. I feel really comfortable leaving him there and the price cannot be beat. I figure if anything bad happened, at least he is already at the vet! I haven’t used the actual vet services yet, but I plan to when he needs his yearly checkup and vaccinations.

I’m so happy to have found this clinic which is close to my work. To me, I find that the staff and veterinarians here are more interested in the animals than making a profit like most other clinics. They do not try to ‘upsell’ — I never feel pressure to purchase these wellness plans that are actually a complete scam (qualified to say that thru personal experience). My pets enjoy being here, as well. I can only give high praises and recommend it to anyone. Have not yet utilized the pet sitting but from what I read, I definitely will the next time I need this service.

Very friendly, I love it! I’ve been 4 times now and I’ll continue to take my dog there. I’m very particular about the care of my little companion and this place has my approval.

I have mixed feelings about this place.
I get the impression it’s a clinic that caters to lower-​income pet owners. I’m pretty low income, so that’s perfect for me.
The staff was very friendly, and the doctors was the sweetest person in the world, and I had the impression they all really cared about and loved animals. The price was also very cheap: I just needed shots so they let me pay for the shots and did not include a mandatory exam, which every other place did include. They still gave my little guy a brief exam, at no charge, because it was his first time there.
My only concern is that while I was waiting for the doctor, I saw a flea crawl into my cat’s coat. I tried to catch it, but my cat was fidgeting and his coat is very thick. My cat is an indoor cat without any other animals inside, so he’s not on any prevention, and I’ve never had a problem with fleas in the two other vet clinics he’s been at.
I brought this to someone’s attention. They tried to find it, couldn’t, and made the comment that that is one of the reasons you should keep your indoor cat on flea and heart-​worm protection – because you don’t know what they’ll pick up or where. I disagree, especially with the potentially fatal reactions some cats can have to flea prevention medications. (Honestly, I don’t let my cat roam outdoors for the same reason I don’t take my cat to places that are potentially infested with fleas?)
The clinic made it good and gave my cat a pill that killed all fleas within 30 minutes – for free. In the future, however, I’m going to need to weigh the risks against the benefits.

I went there for them to fix two of my dogs, of which one I had them clip her nails. She is a black lab and they cut her down so low that she bled. I was highly upset and then they tried to say that it wasnt their fault. On a good note they are part of a good cheap fix program but I will never go back

our younger pooch, E, was in their boarding care for several days during the Thanksgiving holiday and when I picked her up after our trip, E looked healthy, didn’t get sick afterwards at home, and she didn’t smell like «kennel.» i’d definitely bring my dogs here again if i need boarding services. they are affordable and appear pretty gentle with the pups.