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Your Trusted Partner for Compassionate Veterinary Care
Healing Paws Veterinary Clinic is a full-service animal hospital dedicated to compassionate, personalized pet care. With decades of collective experience across specialties like geriatrics, surgery, and avian medicine, our Fear Free Certified team prioritizes reducing pet anxiety through gentle handling and separate waiting areas for dogs and cats. We combine advanced diagnostics, including digital radiography and comprehensive lab testing, with preventive wellness plans tailored to each pet's unique needs.Our surgical services span routine spay/neuter to complex procedures like cancer reconstruction, supported by pre-operative bloodwork and customized pain management. As a family-centric practice serving Springfield, MO and surrounding communities, we emphasize client education, offering detailed explanations of treatment options and follow-up care. Our commitment to excellence extends to dental care with advanced imaging, nutritional counseling, and urgent care availability during open hours.
Services
Wellness Care
Laboratory Services
Dental Care
Radiology
General Surgery
Urgent Care
Vaccinations
Digital Radiography
Nutritional Counseling
Geriatric Screening
Highlights and features
- We offer Fear Free Certified professionals trained to reduce pet anxiety.
- Our separate dog and cat waiting areas ensure a stress-free experience.
- Comprehensive services from routine check-ups to advanced surgeries are available.
- Board-certified specialists provide expert diagnostics and treatment options.
- Awards like the 2023 Best of SWMO Silver Award highlight our excellence.
Associations and certifications
- Fear Free Certified Professionals
What people say
Compassionate care
Saved my dog
Prompt emergency service
Lifelong commitment
Informed decisions
Services
General Surgery
Our surgical services address both routine and complex conditions, including spay/neuter procedures and cancer reconstruction. Each case benefits from pre-surgical bloodwork and gentle anesthesia techniques. Post-operative care includes tailored pain management plans for home recovery. With over 14 years of clinical experience, our veterinarians prioritize patient safety while providing compassionate support for pet owners throughout the surgical process.
Dental Care
We provide comprehensive oral healthcare including professional plaque removal and advanced diagnostics using dental radiographs. Our team identifies hidden issues like periodontal disease through sub-gum imaging while educating owners on at-home care techniques. Preventive measures focus on early detection of oral cancer and maintaining overall health through proper dental hygiene for dogs and cats.
Radiology
Advanced digital imaging technology enables precise internal health assessments while minimizing pet stress during procedures. Our services include fracture identification and chronic condition evaluations using gentle handling techniques. The Fear Free approach ensures comfortable positioning for accurate imaging, supported by experienced staff trained to recognize subtle indicators of illness through radiographic analysis.
Laboratory Services
On-site diagnostic capabilities include complete blood counts, thyroid testing, and intestinal parasite screening through state-of-the-art equipment. We perform pre-anesthetic bloodwork and specialized tests like feline leukemia/FIV panels with quick turnaround times. Results inform personalized treatment plans while maintaining a calm environment that reduces stress for both pets and owners during sample collection.
Wellness Care
Customized wellness plans combine thorough physical exams with age-appropriate vaccinations and parasite prevention strategies. Our team develops individualized care protocols based on breed-specific disease risks and lifestyle factors while educating owners about nutritional needs. Regular check-ups emphasize early detection of chronic conditions through comprehensive health assessments for dogs and cats at all life stages.
People
Dr. Kerry Ragan Wantuck
Veterinarian / Practice Owner
With 14+ years as a small animal clinician, Dr. Wantuck specializes in geriatrics, surgery, and avian medicine. She earned her DVM from the University of Missouri in 2005 and founded Healing Paws to provide state-of-the-art care. A passionate educator, she empowers clients to make informed decisions while maintaining active community involvement. She lives with her family, four dogs, and rescue cats.
Dr. Paige Beatty
Veterinarian
A graduate of the University of Tennessee (1997), Dr. Beatty specializes in dermatology, internal medicine, and surgery. Her professional expertise complements a warm, family-centered approach to patient care. Outside practice, she enjoys quilting, reading, and spending time with her husband, children, and various pets including two Great Pyrenees and six cats.
Dr. Kathleen McFarland
Veterinarian
Specializing in surgery and preventive medicine, Dr. McFarland combines expertise from Kansas State University with a commitment to client education. She graduated from Missouri State University with a biology degree and focuses on ensuring owners understand treatment options. She lives with her family and two dogs while enjoying book reading and crocheting.
Dr. Christina Robinson
Veterinarian
A University of Missouri graduate, Dr. Robinson builds strong relationships through attentive listening and compassionate care. She holds bachelor's and doctorate degrees in veterinary medicine, driven by mentors who inspired her love for animal health. She shares her home with her family and multiple pets including guardian dogs, barn cats, and sheep.
Questions
What services does Healing Paws offer for senior pets?
We provide geriatric disease screening, arthritis management, and customized wellness plans for senior pets using advanced diagnostics and pain management strategies.
How do you handle pet emergencies after hours?
For after-hours emergencies, we recommend contacting the Emergency Veterinary Clinic of Southwest Missouri while offering same-day urgent care during our regular business hours.
What makes your clinic Fear Free Certified?
All our staff complete Fear Free training to reduce pet anxiety through gentle handling, separate waiting areas, and specialized calming techniques during veterinary visits.
Can I schedule same-day appointments for urgent issues?
Yes, we provide same-day urgent care availability during open hours for immediate pet health concerns while maintaining regular scheduling for routine visits.
What preventive care options are available?
Our preventive services include vaccinations, parasite control, nutritional counseling, and comprehensive wellness exams tailored to each pet's specific health requirements.
Do you offer dental services for pets?
Yes, we provide complete dental care including professional cleanings, radiographs, and oral disease treatment using advanced technology and gentle techniques.
