Important Information: Please Read

A note on location: Still here and Still Caring

While we lease our current facility space from the University of Missouri, we are proudly owned and operated by CARES LLC and have been for the past few years. We understand MU has recently announced changes to their Wentzville location—but please rest assured that our services remain fully operational and available, and we continue to welcome clients without interruption. Any updates on our location or services will come directly from us.

Roadwork and Construction

We want to inform you that there are multiple significant roadwork and construction projects occurring near our clinic, which may cause traffic congestion and delays when arriving for your pet’s appointment. Please allow extra travel time to ensure you arrive on schedule.

As a reminder, we kindly ask that you review our appointment policies:

Late Arrivals: If you arrive more than 15 minutes late to your scheduled appointment, you will be asked to reschedule so we can stay on time for all of our patients.

Deposits for Appointments: For appointments requiring a deposit, we require at least two (2) business days’ notice for any cancellation or rescheduling in order to transfer or refund your deposit. If less than two business days’ notice is given, the deposit will be forfeited.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this time and encourage you to plan accordingly. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

Missouri Veterinary Dermatology Center

The only board-certified veterinary dermatology specialists in the St. Louis Metro.

Our mission at Missouri Veterinary Dermatology Center is to provide state-of-the-art care and treatment plans in a kind and comforting environment.

Patient-focused

State-of-the-art care

High-Quality Medicine

Pet Dermatology Care in Wentzville, MO

About Missouri Veterinary Dermatology Center

The Missouri Veterinary Dermatology Center in the St. Louis Metro area is operated by CARES LLC. It is home to the only two board-certified dermatologists in the St. Louis metro area, Dr. Sarah Hoff and Dr. Karen Campbell. The doctors and their team of experienced technicians work together with the primary care veterinarian to create the best treatment plan for their patients.

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What should I expect?

You can expect a discussion about the history of your pet and their presenting clinical signs. The doctor will perform a very detailed skin and ear exam and discuss pertinent findings. We will provide you with initial thoughts and a financial estimate for diagnostics and treatments.

Do I need to have a follow-up appointment?
The majority of the diseases we treat are chronic or recurrent conditions. Sometimes, multiple rechecks will be required to get you and your pet on track. Through treatments and client education, we hope to achieve the highest quality of life and medicine for our patients.
What are allergy shots?

Allergy shots (allergy-specific immunotherapy) are regular shots you give your pet over a pet’s lifetime to control their allergies. Each allergy shot contains small amounts of what your pet is allergic to and stimulates an immune response.

What is a food allergy trial or diet trial?

A food allergy trial is done by removing all diets and treats that may be causing your pet’s allergic response. It is best to perform a diet trial with a nutritionally balanced novel protein or hydrolyzed diet made for pets with food allergies.

Read our frequently asked questions

Why visit a veterinary dermatology specialist?

Veterinary dermatologists have done extensive post-doctoral training in the diagnosis and treatment of skin, ear, hair, and claw conditions. This training and experience lead to a more comfortable and higher quality of life for your pet.

Veterinary dermatology services

Our team can help by diagnosing and treating allergies, bacterial and fungal infections, ear diseases, parasitic skin diseases, endocrine and metabolic skin disorders, immune-mediated skin diseases, skin tumors, nail and nail bed diseases, and other dermatoses.

Allergy Testing

Our intradermal allergy skin testing measures skin inflammatory reactions to environmental allergens.

Fleas and Flea Allergy

Our veterinarians will discuss the best choice of flea prevention for your pet with you.

Carbon Dioxide Laser Surgery

We use a carbon dioxide laser to remove skin growths and treat severe pododermatitis.

Chronic Skin Disorders

Our team has extensive experience in diagnosing and managing chronic skin conditions.

Food Allergy Diagnostics

Our veterinarians will help guide you to have a comprehensive diet approach that is most likely to have success.

In-Clinic Diagnostic Testing

Our diagnostic tests are performed in a quick and painless way for faster results and treatement.