Big Bend Veterinary Clinic

read moreIf you live in St. Louis or the surrounding area and need a trusted veterinarian to care for your pets - look no further. Dr. Gavin Hooks is a licensed MO veterinarian, treating all types of pets. Your pets' health and wellbeing are very important to us, and we take every possible measure to give your animals the care they deserve. Big Bend Veterinary Clinic is a full-service animal hospital and welcomes both emergency treatment cases as well as pet patients in need of routine medical, surgical, and dental care.

read moreOur receptionists and team will attempt to accommodate all requests to the best of our ability. Emergencies are accepted anytime our clinic is open. If you feel you have an emergency with your pet, please call us or come in immediately. If possible it is best to call before coming in so that a staff member can advise you on your particular emergency. We have a veterinarian and personnel on duty six days a week who are trained and equipped to handle any urgent care your pet has. Usually an emergency team consists of at least one veterinarian and several technicians working together to save a pet's life.

read moreWhen you are looking for a veterinary care clinic you should be able to count on superior care and excellent service. We at Big Bend Veterinary Clinic in St. Louis MO have assembled an expert team of veterinary professionals to bring you the best possible health care for your pet. We have a state of the art veterinary facility which is clean, comfortable, and efficient. Call 314-781-6121 to schedule an appointment and we will find a time that is convenient for you. Once a year, you should take your pet in for a check-up.

read moreOn-site diagnostics allow us to quickly get answers concerning your pet's health. The sooner we know what the issue is, the sooner treatment can begin. The majority of diagnoses are made while you wait, so treatments and therapies can be initiated on the first visit to save you and your pet valuable time. We offer a full range of in-house diagnostic procedures such as: ultrasound, radiology, full blood chemistry and hematology analysis, EKG monitoring, Doppler blood pressure testing, Pulse Oxymetry, fecal floatation, urinalysis and glucose monitoring.

read moreGood nutrition is vital to your pet's health, well-being and longevity. We offer a complete range of foods and nuritional products for every stage of life, and can also prescribe diet plans for weight loss and specific medical conditions. We also offer bath, grooming and skin care products. A complete products list with descriptions is in the works, as well as online ordering with delivery. Please call us for more information.

read moreSelect your new dog with your lifestyle and living situation in mind. In addition to your new family member's personality, consider its temperament, size, and coat as well. Some breeds have traits that may be objectionable in certain circumstances, such as hyper excitability or a tendency to bark. Your veterinarian is a valuable resource and should be consulted before you acquire a pet of any kind. There are two types of dogs--purebred and mixed breed. The 124 recognized breeds are grouped into seven categories: hound, working, terrier, toy, sporting, non-sporting, and herding.

read moreVeterinary care is crucial and effective for a wide variety of conditions. The following is a partial list of some of the most common. If you do not see your pet's specific condition listed, we encourage you to give us a call so we can personally address your particular concerns.

read more1. Payment is expected when services are rendered. In order to focus on our patients' needs, customer service and minimizing costs, we do not bill. 2. We accept debit cards, credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Discover) checks and cash. All cards must be signed by the owner of the card. 3. When unexpected illness strikes a pet, unexpected expense strikes as well. Big Bend Veterinary Clinic understands this and is able to make some special arrangements through the CareCredit program. It takes just 5 minutes to complete an application and will allow you to break down your payment into 6 monthly installments.