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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.

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Get to know Missouri Veterinary Dermatology Center

We help pets with skin issues.

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Our Mission

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

What is a veterinary dermatologist?

Medicine is a complicated science, and no one can possibly master all of its elements. Because of this, we have specialists who specialize in specific areas of health care. Veterinary medicine includes the same specialties as human medicine, such as internal medicine, cardiology, surgery, oncology, ophthalmology, and dermatology.

Intensive training is a must for all medical specialties. After obtaining the DVM (doctor of veterinary medicine) degree, 2-3 years of residency training are required to become a veterinary dermatologist. The dermatology resident is immersed in substantial “book learning” (medical journals, conferences, online training, and, yes, actual books) throughout this time.

In this case, a trainee must publish 1-3 papers in a peer-reviewed medical journal. There is then one more barrier, followed by a several-day examination administered by the American College of Veterinary Dermatology. Only after completing this test may someone become board certified as a veterinary dermatologist.

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