Top Rated Veterinary Hospital in Ellisville, MO

About Ellisville Veterinary Hospital

Ellisville Veterinary Hospital is a privately owned, multi-doctor, full-service animal hospital dedicated to the health and wellbeing of pets in our community. We welcome emergency cases and routine visits for medical, surgical, and dental care, offering support for everything from preventive checkups to serious or chronic conditions to full service grooming. Our experienced doctors and team strive to make every visit as comfortable as possible, creating a friendly, calm environment for pets and their families.

Our Mission

At Ellisville Veterinary Hospital, our mission is to provide the highest quality veterinary care with genuine compassion and commitment, nurturing the deep bond between pets and their families. Guided by our core values—resourcefulness, authenticity, and positivity—we aim to create a supportive environment where pets receive exceptional medical attention and owners feel understood and valued. Our goal is to make a lasting, positive impact on the health and happiness of every patient and in the community we serve.

Our Facility and Medical Team

Our beautiful, newly completed hospital (September 2025) was designed to be more than just state-of-the-art—it’s a welcoming space for pets and those who love them. We’re equipped with cutting-edge medical technology, from advanced anesthesia, monitoring equipment, and IV infusion care to digital radiography, ultrasound, ultrasonic dental tools and a dedicated dental suite ensuring every pet receives safe, effective treatment. Above all, our compassionate veterinarians and skilled technical team are here to support the health and happiness of your pets, offering trusted care to Ellisville and nearby neighborhoods.

If you have any questions, call (636) 227-7154 or email us at [email protected] and we’ll promptly get back to you. Our Ellisville veterinary office is very easy to get to, and you can find directions on our Contact Us page!

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Putting Pets First

Compassion, Honesty, and Respect for You and Your Companion.

Why Us?

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    Privately Owned and Community Minded

    Our owners, Dr. Whitehead and Dr. Mindy, are committed to the Ellisville community. We are a proud private locally owned multi-doctor practice.

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    Surgery

    We are committed to offering excellence in care for soft tissue and orthopedic conditions being mindful of pain management, safety, and recovery.

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    Preventative Care

    With a collaborative and multi-faceted approach, we will evaluate your pet’s overall health and be mindful of risks, diseases, and all your concerns.

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    Diagnostic Services

    Using our in house lab, digital cytology, digital x-ray, ultrasound and our reference lab, we have the technology to effectively diagnose your pet.

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Our Clients Say...

The staff is just incredible! The best care we have ever received for our 9 year-old dog in her entire life. These people truly care and do a wonderful job.

Maxwell

We have been going here for over 30 years with all of our pets. Everyone has always been fantastic.

Tracy

Friendly, knowledgeable, attentive to the pet and the person. They took excellent care of my cat from our first visit until the day she had to be put down.

Jody

Always a great experience! They were so kind, and the treatment that my pup received was exceptional.

Sheri

Our favorite Veterinary practice!

Casey

I absolutely love Ellisville Vet Hospital! I recently received care for my older dog and they showed the utmost care and compassion with her

Jeremy

Excellent doctors and caring staff.

Rob

Their whole team is so incredibly caring and personable.

Roxanne

Friendly happy staff. Dr Croft was great! He was very attentive to us and our puppy.

Maureen M.

Friendly, caring and they know their stuff!!! We have been taking our Labradors here for over 20 years

Katie D.
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