Veterinarians

Choosing a Vet can literally be a life and death matter.  You are your bird's best friend, but your Vet is a close second.  How should you choose an Avian Veterinarian?  Well the wording of the question is a small hint.  Not all Vets treat birds, and that is fine. 

The Gateway Parrot Club is cautious about recommending Veterinarians because of the responsibility it implies.  The Vets listed here are members of the Association of Avian Veterinarians, and are known to Club members.  You may also attend any of our meetings and talk personally with members about their experiences.

We would like to expand this list and keep it up to date.  Please contact Trey Shaffer with additions or changes.


 Bird Medicine and Surgery

David Kersting, DVM

132 Four Seasons Shopping Ctr.

St Louis, MO 63017

(314) 469-6661


Tri-City Animal and Bird Clinic

Mark T. Van Horn, DVM

15646 Manchester Road

Ellisville, MO 63011

636-227-4041


Veterinary Group of Chesterfield

Sheila Jarasek, DVM, et. al.

17709 Edison Avenue

Chesterfield, MO  63005

(636) 537-3915


All Creatures Animal Hospital

Ken Welle, DVM  et. al.

2001 Linview Street

Urbana, IL  61801

(217) 328-4143


Webster Groves Animal Hospital

8028 Big Bend

St. Louis, MO 63119

(314) 968-4310


Burge Bird Services

Julie Burge, DVM

13833 South Highway 71

Grandview, MO   64030

(816) 356-4700


Hecker Animal Clinic

Brock Exline, DVM

7240 Wornall Rd

Kansas City, MO 64114

(816) 333-4330


Downers Grove Animal Hospital/Bird Clinic
Ken Eisenberg, DVM

635 Ogden Ave

Downers Grove, Il 60515

(630) 968-2812


Midwest Bird & Exotic Animal Hospital

Robert Ness, DVM

1923 S. Mannheim Rd

Westchester, IL 60154

(708) 344-8166


Christensen Animal Hospital

Jeffrey Moll, DVM

730 Hibbard Rd.

P.O. Box 280

Wilmette, IL 60091

(847) 251-2600


Animal Medical Clinic North

Catherine Gaudette, DVM

10312 N. Second Street

Machesney Park, IL 61073

(815) 282-8387


Animal House of Chicago

Byron J.S. de la Navarre, DVM

2752 West Lawrence Avenue

Chicago, Il 60625

(773) 878-8002


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