Premier Veterinary Care

Kansas City, MO

At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
General
Clinic type
Standalone
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Appointment
24/7 care
No

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab End Of Life

Amenities & accessibility

Parking
Free parking lotOn-site parking
Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Service options
Onsite services
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroomWheelchair accessible seating

Overview

We are a full-service veterinary practice that provides your pet premier comprehensive veterinary health care

Dr. Wesley E. Wayne Cowan was born in Springfield, Missouri. His aptitude for Veterinary Medicine began at the young age of 12 when he acquired a position as a general assistant for Dr. C. C. Moore at Springfield Animal Hospital. After graduating from Springfield Central High School in 1983, with both academic and athletic honors while serving as the student body president, he attended both Southwest Missouri State University (SMSU) and Central Methodist College. While participating in both of their football programs, and continuing to work for the local veterinary facilities, he earned his Animal Science (BS) degree and graduated from SMSU with Cum Ladue status in the spring of 1989. Dr. Cowan has enjoyed both mixed and small animal practice in the Kansas City area since 1994 and opened Premier Veterinary Care on October 31, 2018

Care capabilities

Emergency
Urgent Care Only
Pet insurance
Accepted

Team at a glance

1
Veterinarian (DVM)
1
Support staff
2
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

Digital dental radiology (Dental Xrays)Digital radiography

Services in detail

Wellness examinationsVaccinationsNutritional educationHealth screeningsWeight managementDental examinationsSurgical sterilization (ovariohysterectomies and castrations)Dental prophylactic cleaningsMicrochip placementMicrochip identificationBehavior modificationOphthalmologic examinations
Show all 41 services
Applanation tonometryOphthalmic surgeriesRoutine prophylactic cleaningsExtractionsAdvanced oral surgeryPreventative home care instructionDigital dental radiology (Dental Xrays)Ectoparasite counseling and treatmentAllergy diagnoses and managementOtitis diagnoses and treatmentInfectious and traumatic skin disorder diagnoses and treatmentHeart disease/failure managementKidney disease managementDiabetic managementEndocrinologyGastroenterologyUrinary tract disease managementMusculoskeletal disordersChemotherapyGastrointestinal foreign body removalsOncological (cancer) surgeriesWound repairsSurgical sterilizationsUrinary tract/bladder surgeriesOnchyectomy (declaws)Fracture repairsStifle surgeriesLimb amputationsDigital radiography

Appointments & hours

Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri: 7:30 am - 6:00 pm (home page) / 8:00 am - 6:00 pm (contact page); Thursday: Closed; Sat - Sun: Closed; Closed the last Friday of each month

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Frequently asked

Is Premier Veterinary Care accepting new patients?+

Yes — Premier Veterinary Care is currently accepting new patients.

Does Premier Veterinary Care offer emergency or urgent care?+

Premier Veterinary Care offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).

What services does Premier Veterinary Care offer?+

Premier Veterinary Care offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, End Of Life.

When was Premier Veterinary Care established?+

Premier Veterinary Care has served the Kansas City, MO community since 2018.

What reviewers say

85% Positive sentiment
based on 158 reviews

Premier Veterinary Care offers professional, compassionate veterinary services featuring clean, modern facilities and a knowledgeable medical team. The staff is widely regarded as caring, patient, and thorough when handling routine visits, surgical procedures, and end-of-life care. While the practice maintains a strong reputation for dedication and personalized attention, visitors note that billing discrepancies and communication challenges can occasionally arise.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsFair PricingClean FacilityGood With Anxious PetsGreat Emergency ResponseStrong Followup

Aggregated from reviewer feedback across multiple sources.

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