Business Details
Comprehensive Veterinary Care for All Pets
Established to provide comprehensive veterinary care, Kansas City Veterinary Care serves cats, dogs, and exotic animals including birds, reptiles, and small mammals. Our mission focuses on enhancing lives and strengthening the human-animal bond through compassionate, high-quality medical services. With eight doctors collectively boasting over 100 years of experience, we offer wellness examinations, surgical procedures, dental care, and specialized treatments tailored to senior pets and exotic species. Our team of trained receptionists, technicians, and kennel attendants prioritizes animal well-being and client service. We emphasize preventive care, recognizing its role in early disease detection and cost-effective treatment.Modern advancements in veterinary medicine, such as multi-year vaccinations, inform our approach to personalized healthcare plans. Through continuous education and membership in professional organizations like the Association of Avian Veterinarians, we stay current with evolving treatment protocols. Our commitment extends beyond clinical care to include mobile app accessibility for appointment management and pet records. By combining innovation with traditional values, we aim to serve as a trusted partner in pet healthcare. This dedication ensures our clients receive both technical expertise and genuine compassion in every interaction.
Services
Wellness Exams
Senior Wellness
Surgical Procedures
Dental Care
Exotic Pet Services
Parasite Control
Health Certificates
Boarding Services
Laser Therapy
Vaccinations
Highlights and features
- Our eight veterinarians have over 100 combined years of veterinary experience
- Specialized care for exotic pets including birds, reptiles, and small mammals
- Advanced surgical capabilities including orthopedic and soft tissue procedures
- Personalized wellness plans incorporating multi-year vaccination protocols
- Continuing education in exotic veterinary medicine through AAV, ARAV, and AEMV
Services
Wellness Exams
Annual wellness examinations detect early medical issues in pets through comprehensive physical assessments. Our veterinarians evaluate vital signs, dental health, and organ function while administering necessary vaccinations based on individual risk profiles. This proactive approach helps maintain long-term pet wellness while reducing future treatment costs through early intervention strategies.
Senior Wellness
Specialized health evaluations for pets aged seven and older address age-related changes in mobility, organ function, and nutrition. Our senior health profiles include advanced diagnostics for heart, kidney, and liver conditions while monitoring chronic issues through bi-annual checkups. This tailored approach ensures early detection and management of age-associated diseases for improved quality of life.
Surgical Procedures
Our surgical services range from routine spays/neuters to complex orthopedic and soft tissue operations. Capabilities include ACL repairs, tumor removals, and abdominal exploratory surgeries performed using modern techniques and equipment. Procedures are scheduled Monday-Friday mornings with experienced veterinary teams ensuring patient safety through preoperative assessments and postoperative monitoring.
Dental Care
Professional dental cleanings and periodontal treatments address plaque accumulation and gum disease affecting 80% of pets over two years old. Services include ultrasonic scaling, polishing, and dental extractions when necessary. Preventive education emphasizes home care strategies to reduce bacterial infections that may lead to systemic organ complications if left untreated.
Exotic Pet Services
Dedicated veterinary services for non-traditional pets include medical evaluations and surgical treatments for birds, reptiles, and small mammals. Doctors participate in exotic animal associations to stay current with evolving treatment protocols. Specialized care addresses unique nutritional needs and disease prevention for animals requiring specialized husbandry considerations.
People
Dr. Brock Exline
Veterinarian
Specializing in exotic pet care with memberships in AAV, ARAV, and AEMV, Dr. Exline focuses on avian and reptilian medicine while providing comprehensive pet healthcare services.
Dr. Corey Entriken
Veterinarian
Certified in exotic animal medicine, Dr. Entriken combines specialized knowledge with general veterinary practice to treat both traditional and non-traditional pets using evidence-based protocols.
Dr. Sarah Kirkwood
Veterinarian
With expertise in small mammal care, Dr. Kirkwood contributes to the practice's exotic pet services while maintaining proficiency in standard veterinary medicine through ongoing professional development.
Dr. David Miller
Veterinarian
Orthopedic surgery specialist offering advanced treatment for canine ACL injuries while providing comprehensive care for traditional and exotic pets through continuing education programs.
Dr. Elle Swift
Veterinarian
Avian medicine expert with additional training in reptilian healthcare, Dr. Swift contributes to the practice's exotic pet specialties while maintaining core veterinary service excellence.
Questions
Do you treat exotic pets?
Yes, we provide medical care for birds, reptiles, ferrets, rabbits, and other small exotic mammals with specialized knowledge and equipment.
What wellness services do you offer?
Annual examinations, senior pet profiles, vaccination programs, parasite prevention, and dental health assessments tailored to each pet's specific needs.
Are surgeries performed on-site?
Yes, we have full surgical capabilities for routine and complex procedures including spays, neuters, orthopedics, and abdominal surgeries Monday-Friday mornings.
How often should senior pets visit?
Pets aged seven and older require annual senior health profiles with bi-annual checkups recommended for better chronic condition monitoring.
What dental care options exist?
We offer complete dental services including cleaning, extractions, and periodontal treatments using ultrasonic scaling and polishing techniques.
Is financing available for pet care?
Yes, we offer CareCredit payment plans to help manage veterinary treatment costs with flexible financing options for eligible clients.
