Priority Pet Care of the Ozarks

West Plains, MO

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At a glance

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

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Surgery In House Lab Hospitalization Emergency Boarding

Amenities & accessibility

Parking
Free parking lotOn-site parking
Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Service options
Onsite services
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

Priority Pet Care of the Ozarks is your choice for small animal Veterinary care in Southern Missouri

Dr. Gunter has been working at this clinic, which was previously named Talburt Animal Health Center, since 2003 and the Animal Clinic of Willow Springs since 2013. In January of 2024, Wes and Alicia Gunter became owners of the clinics and rebranded them as Priority Pet Care of the Ozarks

Mission — At Priority Pet Care of the Ozarks our mission is to provide high-quality veterinary care to every pet that comes through our doors. Our experienced and compassionate team of Veterinarians and staff are dedicated to ensuring your pet receives the best care possible. We understand that your pet is part of your family, which is why we treat them with the same care and respect as we would our own pets

Care capabilities

Emergency
Urgent Care Only

Team at a glance

3
Veterinarians (DVM)
8
Support staff
11
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

in-house blood testingX-RayECGblood pressure evaluationonline pharmacypatient portal

Services in detail

check-upsvaccinationsflea/tick and internal parasite controlsick & injured pet treatmentsSpay/Neuterdental cleaningsother surgeriesurgent careemergency careroutine check-upsparasite controlsick pet work-ups and treatmentshospitalizationroutine and advanced surgeriespreventative teeth cleaning and polishingoral surgerytooth extractionsspaying and neuteringabdominal surgeriesorthopedic repairsCranial Cruciate Ligament (ACL) rupture surgeryMedial Patellar luxation repairtumor removalslacerations and wound careemergency interventionsfull annual or semi-annual physical examinationsheartworm testing & preventionflea & tick controlintestinal parasite checks and dewormingspay & neuter packagesmicrochippingcardiac screeningperiodic screening bloodworkcomprehensive in-house blood testingcomplete urinalysisfull send out lab testingX-RayECGblood pressure evaluationpain controlallergy testingisolation wardsenior carenutrition counseling

Appointments & hours

West Plains: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, Saturday-Sunday Closed; Willow Springs: Monday-Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm, Friday-Sunday Closed

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Frequently asked

Does Priority Pet Care of the Ozarks offer emergency or urgent care?+

Priority Pet Care of the Ozarks offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).

What services does Priority Pet Care of the Ozarks offer?+

Priority Pet Care of the Ozarks offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Surgery, In House Lab, Hospitalization, Emergency, Boarding.

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