Kersting Veterinary Hospital and Bird Medicine and Surgery
Chesterfield, MO
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
Services
Amenities & accessibility
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
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Services in detail
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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.
What reviewers say
Kersting Veterinary Hospital is widely regarded as a premier destination for avian and exotic animal care, offering highly knowledgeable veterinary expertise for birds, reptiles, and small mammals. The facility is praised for its compassionate, gentle handling of pets, thorough explanations, and strong emergency support. While pricing concerns and occasional front desk communication issues are noted, the dedicated medical team provides exceptional long-term care, detailed treatment plans, and reliable follow-up support for pets and their owners.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.