Chippewa Animal Hospital

St. Louis, MO

At a glance

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

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

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

Amenities & accessibility

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Overview

Chippewa Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary hospital in the Dutchtown neighborhood of South St. Louis. Our professional and compassionate team is here to provide your pets with the best possible medical, surgical and dental care. We are committed to promoting responsible pet ownership, preventative health care and health-related educational opportunities for our clients. Chippewa Animal Hospital strives to offer excellent veterinary care to South St. Louis and surrounding areas

Chippewa Animal Hospital has been in South St. Louis since 1981 and will continue to be committed to the area

Mission — We strive to practice high-quality, compassionate veterinary medicine and surgery. Dr. Karslake and the staff are very accessible and encourage open communication with all our clients. At Chippewa Animal Hospital, we not only want our pet patients to thrive, but we also want to have well-informed, satisfied clients that feel we are a valuable asset to the health of their pets

Care capabilities

End-of-life care
In Clinic

Team at a glance

2
Veterinarians (DVM)
1
Licensed technicians
12
Support staff
15
Total team

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

Services in detail

Wellness ExamsVaccinationsSurgeryDental CareRadiology (X-Rays)MicrochippingParasite Prevention and ControlNutritional CounselingPuppy & Kitten CareSenior CareHospice and Euthanasia ServicesBehavioral Medicine
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Fully Stocked Pharmacy

Appointments & hours

Monday – Tuesday: 7:30 am – 7:00 pm Wednesday: 7:30 am – 6:00 pm Thursday: 7:30 am – 7:00 pm Friday: 7:30 am – 6:00 pm Saturday – Sunday: Closed Appointments start at 9:00 am

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Frequently asked

What services does Chippewa Animal Hospital offer?+

Chippewa Animal Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.

When was Chippewa Animal Hospital established?+

Chippewa Animal Hospital has served the St. Louis, MO community since 1981.

What reviewers say

88% Positive sentiment
based on 580 reviews

Chippewa Animal Hospital is a well-regarded veterinary practice offering compassionate care, thorough examinations, and accommodating scheduling in a clean, modern facility. The veterinary and support teams are frequently praised for their gentle handling of anxious pets, clear explanations, and dedication to client communication. While the majority of families highlight positive experiences with preventative care, urgent visits, and end-of-life support, occasional concerns involve billing disputes and front desk communication issues.

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.