Big Bend Veterinary Clinic

St. Louis, MO

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At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
General
Clinic type
Standalone
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Both
24/7 care
Unknown
Accepting new patients
Yes

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

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

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Overview

Big Bend Veterinary Clinic is a full-service animal hospital and welcomes both emergency treatment cases as well as pet patients in need of routine medical, surgical, and dental care. Led by Dr. Gavin Hooks, we have been a vet clinic in business since 1976

Big Bend Veterinary Clinic has been serving the Richmond Heights, Maplewood, and Clayton communities since 1976

Care capabilities

Emergency
Urgent Care Only

Team at a glance

1
Veterinarian (DVM)

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

Technology & equipment

bloodwork equipmentEKG monitorurinalysis machineultrasoundDoppler blood pressure monitorin-house diagnostic lab

Services in detail

pet dental carevaccinationspet wellness exampet trainingurgent/emergency vet carediagnostic servicessurgical servicesbloodworkEKG monitoringurinalysisultrasoundDoppler blood pressure testingin-house diagnosticsgroomingnutrition counselingpet dermatologypet allergy diagnostics and treatmentpuppy and kitten carewellness check-ups

Appointments & hours

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM; Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Thursday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM; Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM; Saturday: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM; Sunday: Closed

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Frequently asked

Is Big Bend Veterinary Clinic accepting new patients?+

Yes — Big Bend Veterinary Clinic is currently accepting new patients.

Does Big Bend Veterinary Clinic offer emergency or urgent care?+

Big Bend Veterinary Clinic offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).

Does Big Bend Veterinary Clinic treat exotic pets?+

Yes — Big Bend Veterinary Clinic offers care for exotic pets in addition to small animals.

What services does Big Bend Veterinary Clinic offer?+

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

When was Big Bend Veterinary Clinic established?+

Big Bend Veterinary Clinic has served the St. Louis, MO community since 1976.

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