Kersting Veterinary Hospital and Bird Medicine and Surgery

Chesterfield, MO

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At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
General
Clinic type
Standalone
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Both
24/7 care
No
Accepting new patients
Unknown

Species treated

Small Animal Companion Avian Exotic Companion Mammal Reptile Amphibian

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Spay Neuter Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Emergency Boarding Grooming End Of Life

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

Full-service practice for furry, feathered, and fuzzy friends. We are dedicated to keeping your pets healthy and happy! Specializing in birds and exotic animals

Dr. David J. Kersting founded the clinic in 1992. He opened Bird Medicine and Surgery, the only full-service avian and exotic veterinary clinic in the St. Louis area. In 1994, Dr. Kersting and his wife moved Bird Medicine and Surgery to its current location in Chesterfield and opened Kersting Veterinary Hospital, a full-service veterinary hospital for dogs and cats. In 2008, the clinic was expanded and renovated to offer full-service grooming and boarding for dogs, cats and birds

Mission — At Kersting Veterinary Clinic, Pets Are Special. We want you to feel comfortable with our staff and procedures. Our Open Hospital philosophy means we are 100% transparent in our hospital and procedure policies. You can be with your pet during all procedures, from trimming nails to surgeries. We believe this transparency develops trust and understanding

Care capabilities

Emergency
Er Daytime
End-of-life care
In Clinic

Team at a glance

3
Veterinarians (DVM)

Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.

Technology & equipment

UltrasoundRigid EndoscopyCold Laser TherapyRadiologyIn-house LaboratoryOnline PharmacyPetDesk App

Services in detail

Wellness CareVaccinationsDental CareSurgeryIn-House DiagnosticsParasite PreventionBoardingMicrochippingSenior Pet CareNutritional CounselingGroomingExotic AnimalsUrgent CareWellness Care for ExoticsVaccinations for ExoticsAdvanced DentistryAvian Medicine and SurgeryPocket Pets Medicine and SurgeryReptile Medicine and SurgeryHouse CallsExotics BoardingAdvanced Care for Chickens, Turkeys, and WaterfowlNational and International Health CertificatesUltrasoundRigid EndoscopyDiagnosticsCold Laser TherapyEmergency ServicesDermatologyEuthanasia & CremationHospitalizationOutpatient treatmentSpay/neuter

Memberships

Association of Avian Veterinarians (AAV)Association of Exotic Mammal VeterinariansGreater St. Louis Veterinary Medical AssociationMissouri Veterinary Medical AssociationAmerican Veterinary Medical AssociationGateway Parrot Club (founding member)

Appointments & hours

Mon-Fri: 7:30AM-6PM; Sat: 7:30AM-2PM; Sun: Closed

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Frequently asked

Does Kersting Veterinary Hospital and Bird Medicine and Surgery offer emergency or urgent care?+

Kersting Veterinary Hospital and Bird Medicine and Surgery provides daytime emergency care.

Does Kersting Veterinary Hospital and Bird Medicine and Surgery treat exotic pets?+

Yes — Kersting Veterinary Hospital and Bird Medicine and Surgery offers care for exotic pets in addition to small animals.

What services does Kersting Veterinary Hospital and Bird Medicine and Surgery offer?+

Kersting Veterinary Hospital and Bird Medicine and Surgery offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.

When was Kersting Veterinary Hospital and Bird Medicine and Surgery established?+

Kersting Veterinary Hospital and Bird Medicine and Surgery has served the Chesterfield, MO community since 1992.

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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.