Rock Road Animal Hospital
St. Louis, MO
At a glance
- Facility type
- Veterinary Practice
- Practice tier
- General
- Clinic type
- Standalone
- Operating status
- Operational
- Appointment model
- Both
- 24/7 care
- No
- Accepting new patients
- Unknown
Species treated
Services
Accreditations
Amenities & accessibility
Overview
Welcome to Rock Road Animal Hospital. Whether you’ve been with us since we opened in 1971, or are looking for a new veterinarian in the area, we welcome everyone! Our practice has been owned since 2016 by three of our full-time veterinarians: Dr. Theresa Bednar, Dr. Paige Stroud, and Dr. Deborah Cays. Our full-time Associate Veterinarian, Dr. Kara Doyle, has been practicing since 2015, and has been with Rock Road since the beginning of her career. All of our doctors and staff have the same goal: providing exemplary care to our community. The heart of Rock Road is our clients and their furry family members. No matter if you’re at the beginning of your journey with your pet, or transitioning to the difficult days of having a senior, our staff is here for you
Our practice has been owned since 2016 by three of our full-time veterinarians: Dr. Theresa Bednar, Dr. Paige Stroud, and Dr. Deborah Cays. Dr. Theresa Bednar has been at Rock Road Animal Hospital since 1991, when she started as a veterinary assistant. Dr. Deborah Cays started working at Rock Road Animal Hospital in 1991 as a veterinary assistant. Dr. Paige K. Stroud joined the medical staff at Rock Road Animal Hospital in July of 2007. Dr. Kara Doyle joined the Rock Road Family in 2015
Care capabilities
- End-of-life care
- In Clinic
Team at a glance
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Technology & equipment
Services in detail
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Appointments & hours
Mon – Thurs: 7:00 am – 7:00 pm Fri: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm Saturday: 8:00 am – 2:00 pm Sunday: Closed
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Frequently asked
Is Rock Road Animal Hospital AAHA-accredited?+
Yes — Rock Road Animal Hospital is an AAHA-accredited hospital.
What services does Rock Road Animal Hospital offer?+
Rock Road Animal Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.
When was Rock Road Animal Hospital established?+
Rock Road Animal Hospital has served the St. Louis, MO community since 1971.
What reviewers say
Rock Road Animal Hospital provides comprehensive veterinary care with a dedicated focus on dogs, cats, and pocket pets. The facility offers routine wellness exams, surgeries, and compassionate end-of-life services, featuring a dedicated comfortable room for families. The veterinary team is widely regarded as kind, knowledgeable, and patient with anxious animals, while pricing is frequently noted as reasonable and transparent. However, scheduling can present challenges, and administrative communication can occasionally be inconsistent.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.