A permanent director for the MU Veterinary Health Center started in her new role last week. Gerelyn Henry, DVM, MBA, DACVP, took over the reins on Thursday, Nov. 17.
In March 2021, Steve Kasper’s 9-year-old beagle mix, Spirit, began refusing to go on her daily 4-mile walk. Suddenly, Spirit was easily getting winded.
The scientific discovery, which recently earned a Nobel Prize in chemistry, may efficiently deliver radioactive cancer treatments to tumors while reducing side effects.
The work that veterinary technicians do is vital to the daily function of the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine and veterinary medicine as a whole.
For nearly 40 years, the endearing Mule Team has been the University of Missouri’s favorite troupe of ambassadors. Learn more about the students who care for the beasts — and the deep bonds they form along the way.
Veterinary technicians and assistants are invited to advance their knowledge and tour our facilities during a continuing education seminar.
The Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society recently renewed the certification of the Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Service at the University of Missouri Veterinary Health Center as a level II facility.
Philip Johnson was recently presented the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Specialty Lifetime Achievement Award.
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The VMDL is a full-service laboratory accredited by the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians. It provides in-depth laboratory diagnostic support to veterinary practitioners, livestock and poultry industry interests, companion animal interests, wildlife conservationists, scientists utilizing animals in their research throughout the university, state and regulatory officials, and clinicians of the Veterinary Health Center.
Find out more about the VMDL.
The University of Missouri Veterinary Health Center at Wentzville, Missouri, offers unique services to complement the full line of routine and specialized veterinary care at our Columbia location. Our satellite clinic opened in 2011 and provides convenient care for St. Louis-area clients whose pets need cancer treatments, behavior treatment, dermatology or advanced diagnostic imaging.
Find out more about the VHC at Wentzville.
The MU Veterinary Health Center has purchased the Animal Emergency Center, located at 8141 North Oak Trafficway in Kansas City, Missouri, to provide after-hours emergency care for area companion animals. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 a.m.; Saturday from noon to Monday at 8:00 a.m.
Find out more about the VHC at Kansas City.
Small Animal Hospital
573-882-7821; After Hours: 573-882-4589
Regular hours: M-F, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Emergencies: Daily, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Equine Hospital
573-882-3513; After Hours: 573-882-4589
Regular hours: M-F, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Emergencies: Open 24 hours a day
Food Animal Hospital
573-882-6857; After Hours: 573-882-4589
Regular hours: M-F, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Emergencies: Open 24 hours a day