Business Details
18 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Veterinarian in High Ridge, MO
Since opening our doors in 2008, Advantage Veterinary Center has grown to become a trusted provider of comprehensive veterinary care in High Ridge, Missouri. Our team of experienced professionals, including veterinarians Dr. Jennifer Haug, Dr. Sophia Lantz, and Dr. Heather Schatz, is dedicated to delivering high-quality medical services for dogs and cats. We offer a full range of wellness, therapeutic, and surgical care while maintaining a relaxed environment where pets and owners feel like family. As an open hospital, we welcome pet owners to observe most treatments and procedures. Our commitment extends beyond physical health through behavioral counseling to strengthen the human-animal bond. With expanded resources from additional doctors and technicians, we provide personalized attention during routine checkups and emergency situations.Our state-of-the-art facility features modern diagnostic tools, in-house laboratories, and specialized services like laser therapy and chemotherapy. We prioritize preventive care through wellness exams that detect hidden health issues while offering advanced treatment options for chronic conditions. Our compassionate veterinary technicians and front desk staff ensure every visit provides both medical expertise and emotional support. We continually invest in technology upgrades like our PetDesk mobile app to enhance client convenience through online booking and digital record management.
Services
Pet Dental Care
Diagnostics
Surgical Procedures
Pet Behavior Counseling
Pet Laser Therapy
Pet Chemotherapy
Pharmacy Services
Preventive Care
Emergency Care
Senior Pet Care
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We offer full-service veterinary care including advanced surgical procedures
- Our open hospital policy allows observation of most treatments and procedures
- Compassionate team provides behavioral counseling for stronger pet-owner relationships
- PetDesk mobile app enables convenient online booking and digital record management
- Experienced veterinarians with expertise in wellness and emergency care
What people say
Fantastic team
Caring staff
Gentle with pets
Excellent communication
Personalized attention
Services
Pet Dental Care
Our comprehensive dental services prevent oral disease and systemic health issues in pets. We provide routine cleanings, digital radiology, and surgical treatments for tooth fractures or advanced dental disease. Regular dental care helps maintain overall health and prevents tooth loss while addressing bad breath and oral pain. Our veterinarians recommend annual dental exams as part of preventive wellness care.
Pet Laser Therapy
Class IV laser therapy offers non-invasive pain management for pets with arthritis, injuries, or post-surgical conditions. This drug-free treatment reduces inflammation and promotes healing through targeted light energy. Sessions last 3-6 minutes with no preparation required, often showing improvement after the first treatment. We use it alongside traditional therapies for chronic conditions like hip dysplasia and degenerative joint disease.
Pet Chemotherapy
Our oncology services provide chemotherapy treatment options for pets diagnosed with cancer. Veterinarians develop personalized protocols considering cancer type, stage, and patient health. We offer both in-clinic injections and oral medications while monitoring treatment effectiveness. Chemotherapy can slow cancer progression, shrink tumors before surgery, or improve quality of life for terminally ill pets through carefully managed care plans.
Pet Behavior Counseling
We address common behavioral issues like aggression, anxiety, and destructive habits through comprehensive evaluations. Our team considers medical history, living environment, and stress factors to create customized treatment plans. Counseling focuses on identifying triggers and implementing behavior modification techniques to improve pet-owner relationships and household harmony through consistent therapeutic approaches.
Diagnostics
Advanced diagnostic capabilities enable accurate health assessments through in-house laboratory work and imaging technologies. We perform blood, urine, and stool analysis alongside digital radiology and ultrasound to detect diseases early. These tools help create individualized treatment plans while serving as presurgical screening for patient safety during procedures requiring anesthesia.
People
Dr. Jennifer Haug
Veterinarian
Dr. Haug provides comprehensive wellness and emergency care with a focus on responsible pet ownership education. She combines medical expertise with compassionate treatment to ensure optimal animal health outcomes.
Dr. Sophia Lantz
Veterinarian
Dr. Lantz specializes in diagnostic medicine and surgical procedures while emphasizing preventive care strategies. Her approach balances technical skill with empathetic client communication about pet health needs.
Dr. Heather Schatz
Veterinarian
Dr. Schatz focuses on senior pet care and chronic disease management. She develops tailored treatment plans that address age-related health changes while maintaining quality of life for geriatric animals.
Questions
What services does Advantage Veterinary Center offer?
We provide wellness exams, diagnostics, dental care, surgery, laser therapy, chemotherapy, behavior counseling, and pharmacy services for dogs and cats.
Do you offer emergency veterinary care?
For after-hours emergencies, we recommend Veterinary Specialty Services or The St. Louis Animal Emergency Clinic while our regular care focuses on scheduled appointments.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Book online through our PetDesk app or website, or call us directly at (636) 677-9790 during business hours for immediate assistance.
What areas do you serve?
We serve High Ridge and surrounding communities including Fenton, Dittmer, Valley Park, Cedar Hill, and Byrnes Mill.
Do you treat senior pets?
Yes, our veterinarians provide specialized care plans addressing age-related health changes and chronic condition management for senior animals.
Can I observe my pet's treatment?
As an open hospital, we welcome owners to observe most procedures and treatments during their pet's visit.
