Animal Tales Veterinary Clinic

St Joseph, 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
Yes

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

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

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Overview

We are a full service animal hospital providing comprehensive healthcare services to pets in SAINT JOSEPH and the surrounding areas. Our veterinarians offer a wide variety of medical, surgical and dental services in our veterinary clinic. We provide complete care for our patients

Technology & equipment

digital x-rayultrasoundsurgical suitedental suitein-house laboratoryECGendoscopy (via internal medicine specialist)

Services in detail

wellness examinationsdiagnosticsmedical treatmentssurgical procedures (including spaying, neutering, and orthopedic surgeries)dental careexotic animal pet carewellness exams for senior petsanesthesiainternal medicine consultsradiologyelectrocardiographydentistry (teeth cleaning, polishing, dental X-rays, extractions, minor oral surgery)laboratory (serum chemistry, hematology, serology, urinalysis, parasite testing)tattooing and microchip identificationpharmacy (pharmaceuticals, vitamins, shampoos, flea/tick control, heartworm preventatives, prescription diets)individualized flea control programsdietary counselingbehavioral counselingbathing (routine and therapeutic)emergency care (after-hours instructions)

Memberships

American Veterinary Medical AssociationMissouri Veterinary Medical AssociationNorthwest Missouri Veterinary Medical Association

Appointments & hours

Monday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm, Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm, Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm, Thursday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm, Friday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm, Closed for lunch 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Frequently asked

Is Animal Tales Veterinary Clinic accepting new patients?+

Yes — Animal Tales Veterinary Clinic is currently accepting new patients.

What services does Animal Tales Veterinary Clinic offer?+

Animal Tales Veterinary Clinic offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.

What reviewers say

85% Positive sentiment
based on 243 reviews

Animal Tales Veterinary Clinic delivers compassionate, high-quality veterinary care supported by knowledgeable professionals and affordable pricing. The team is known for handling pets with care, accommodating urgent requests, and providing thorough explanations during visits. While most visitors report positive experiences, some note challenges with front desk communication and front-of-house staff demeanor, along with limitations in diagnostic equipment capacity. Overall, the practice remains a trusted local choice for routine care, surgeries, and compassionate end-of-life support.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsShort WaitEasy SchedulingFair PricingClean FacilityGood With Anxious Pets

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