St James Veterinary Medical Center

St James, MO

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At a glance

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

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

General Practice Surgery Dentistry Boarding Grooming Emergency Wellness

Amenities & accessibility

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

Overview

St. James Veterinary Medical Center is proud to offer Companion Laser Therapy! Laser therapy(photobiomodulation) works by allowing light energy to reach targeted tissues, improving cell metabolism. This helps: Decrease Pain, Decrease Inflammation, Accelerate Healing. This non-invasive and non-painful therapy can help with numerous conditions, including: Arthritis, Post-surgical incisions, Wounds, Fractures, Injuries, Lick granulomas, Dental disease/stomatitis, Cystitis, Ear Infections

Dr. Bryan Chitwood returned to his hometown in 2004 and established the St James Veterinary Medical Center

Care capabilities

Emergency
Er Overnight Weekends

Team at a glance

1
Veterinarian (DVM)
5
Support staff
6
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

Companion Laser Therapy (laser therapy/photobiomodulation)

Services in detail

Laser SurgeryTraditional SurgeryDentistryMedicineBoardingSpay and NeuterCompanion Laser TherapyEmergency coverage after hours

Appointments & hours

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Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm; Saturday & Sunday CLOSED

Frequently asked

Does St James Veterinary Medical Center offer emergency or urgent care?+

St James Veterinary Medical Center provides overnight and weekend emergency care.

What services does St James Veterinary Medical Center offer?+

St James Veterinary Medical Center offers General Practice, Surgery, Dentistry, Boarding, Grooming, Emergency, Wellness.

When was St James Veterinary Medical Center established?+

St James Veterinary Medical Center has served the St James, MO community since 2004.

What reviewers say

88% Positive sentiment
based on 216 reviews

St James Veterinary Medical Center is an independent veterinary practice offering compassionate care, thorough explanations, and reasonable pricing for dogs, cats, horses, and exotic pets. The facility features a clean and updated environment, complemented by a self-serve dog wash station and boarding services. The veterinary team is widely regarded as friendly, knowledgeable, and deeply dedicated to animal welfare, frequently accommodating urgent appointments and providing supportive end-of-life care.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsFair PricingClean FacilityGreat 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.