Veterinary Specialty Services - West

O'Fallon, MO

At a glance

Facility type
Emergency Specialty Hospital
Practice tier
Specialty Referral
Clinic type
Hospital
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Both
24/7 care
Yes

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

General Practice Wellness Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy Hospitalization Emergency Urgent Care Rehab End Of Life

AVMA Specialties

Cardiology Dermatology Emergency & Critical Care Internal Medicine Neurology Oncology Ophthalmology Radiology Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation

Amenities & accessibility

Parking
Free parking lotOn-site parkingPaid parking lot
Appointments
Appointments recommended
Service options
Onsite services
Amenities
Gender-neutral restroomRestroom
Payments
Credit cardsDebit cardsNFC mobile paymentsCredit cards
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

Veterinary Specialty Services (VSS) and VSS-West are multi-specialty, referral-only practices and after-hours emergency facilities committed to providing advanced veterinary care for pets. Our highly-qualified and board-certified specialists work in collaboration with primary care veterinarians throughout the St. Louis metropolitan region and surrounding states to diagnose and treat challenging and potentially life-threatening pet health problems

Care capabilities

Emergency
24/7 emergency

Team at a glance

9
Veterinarians (DVM)

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

Technology & equipment

High Field (1.5T) Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)Computerized Tomography (CT)FluoroscopySpinal RadiographyEchocardiogram (cardiac ultrasound)Electrocardiograms (EKG, ECG)Electrodiagnostic TestingRigid and flexible endoscopy

Services in detail

Emergency ServicesCardiologyCritical CareInternal MedicineNeurologyOncologyRadiologyRehabilitationSurgeryEchocardiogram (cardiac ultrasound)Electrocardiograms (EKG, ECG)Fluoroscopy
Show all 33 services
Pacemaker ImplantationPDA (Patent Ductus Arteriosis)Balloon ValvuloplastyCutting Balloon Valvuloplasty for SASPulmonic Valve StentingRigid and flexible endoscopySpecialized infectious disease diagnosticsAdvanced endocrine testingBone marrow samplingDiagnostic ImagingHigh Field (1.5T) Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)Computerized Tomography (CT)Spinal RadiographyElectrodiagnostic TestingCerebrospinal fluid collection and analysisSpinal Decompressive techniquesDorsal laminectomyHemilaminectomyVentral slotCraniotomyMuscle/Nerve biopsy

Appointments & hours

Referral Care - Monday - Thursday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, by appointment only. Emergency Care - Weekdays, Weekends and Holidays: 24 hours

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Frequently asked

Is Veterinary Specialty Services - West accepting new patients?+

Yes — Veterinary Specialty Services - West is currently accepting new patients.

Does Veterinary Specialty Services - West offer emergency or urgent care?+

Veterinary Specialty Services - West provides 24/7 emergency care.

What services does Veterinary Specialty Services - West offer?+

Veterinary Specialty Services - West offers General Practice, Wellness, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, Hospitalization, and more.

What reviewers say

73% Positive sentiment
based on 248 reviews

The 24-hour emergency and specialty hospital provides rapid triage, critical care, and surgical services with a clean facility and supportive environment. While many experience attentive, highly skilled veterinary teams and compassionate end-of-life support, experiences with front desk communication, billing transparency, and wait times vary significantly.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsClean FacilityGood With Anxious PetsGreat Emergency ResponseStrong Followup

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