Business Details
9 Years
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Emergency
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Trusted Veterinary Care for Your Pets in Fenton, MO
Hope Animal Hospital has been a trusted provider of comprehensive veterinary care in the St. Louis region since 2017. Our experienced team, led by Dr. Linda Beisswenger and Hospital Administrator Lea Canada, delivers personalized medical services for cats, dogs, rabbits, pocket pets, and other animals. Equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic tools, in-house labs, and advanced surgical capabilities, we prioritize preventive care, pain management, and client education.Our commitment to continuing education ensures we remain at the forefront of veterinary medicine while maintaining a family-centered approach to pet wellness. With specialized expertise in small mammals and exotic pets, we serve as a vital resource for both routine care and emergency situations. Our mission emphasizes extending pets' lifespans through quality medicine while strengthening the human-animal bond through compassionate service.
Services
Veterinary Care
Emergency Services
Dental Exams
Puppy Programs
Kitten Care
Senior Pet Care
Surgical Procedures
Parasite Control
Vaccinations
Diagnostic Testing
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- We offer urgent care services for pets requiring immediate medical attention
- Our team specializes in treating small mammals and exotic animal care
- We provide pre-surgery counseling and comprehensive post-operative pain management
- Our facility features in-house X-ray equipment and full laboratory capabilities
- Veterinarians and staff participate in ongoing continuing education programs
What people say
Best veterinary care
Compassionate staff
State-of-the-art facility
Excellent service
Highly recommend
Services
Veterinary Care
Our comprehensive veterinary services include routine exams, vaccinations, and chronic disease management for cats, dogs, rabbits, and exotic pets. Using advanced diagnostic tools, our experienced veterinarians create personalized treatment plans focusing on preventive care and early disease detection. We emphasize client education to help pet owners make informed healthcare decisions.
Emergency Services
We provide immediate medical attention for pets experiencing trauma, poisoning, or acute illness. Our equipped facility handles critical cases with rapid diagnostic capabilities and 24/7 on-call specialists. Emergency care includes pain management, stabilization procedures, and follow-up treatment planning to ensure optimal recovery outcomes for urgent veterinary cases.
Dental Exams
Our dental services combine thorough oral examinations with advanced imaging technology to detect hidden periodontal disease. We perform professional cleanings, extractions, and dental radiographs under safe anesthesia protocols. Preventive care includes home care guidance and barrier sealant applications to maintain long-term oral health and prevent systemic complications from dental disease.
Puppy Programs
Structured wellness plans provide comprehensive pediatric care for puppies through their first year. Services include deworming, fecal testing, vaccination series, and nutritional counseling. Tiered pricing options offer cost-effective packages covering essential preventive care, microchipping, and spay/neuter surgery with included pre-anesthetic bloodwork and pain management protocols.
Surgical Procedures
We perform soft tissue surgeries using laser technology to minimize bleeding and discomfort. Our protocols include IV catheterization, fluid therapy, and continuous patient monitoring. Preoperative blood testing ensures surgical safety while postoperative care features pain medication and follow-up evaluations. Specialized equipment supports complex procedures with strict infection control measures.
People
Linda Beisswenger
Veterinarian
Dr. Beisswenger graduated from the University of Missouri in 1994 with veterinary medicine expertise. She specializes in small mammals and sight hounds, maintaining active memberships in multiple veterinary associations while pursuing continuing education in advanced veterinary practices.
Lea Canada
Hospital Administrator
Lea holds a Master's degree in Hospital Administration and has directed veterinary operations since 2000. She manages daily hospital functions while maintaining clinical training expertise, bringing extensive administrative experience to our pet healthcare services.
Questions
What heartworm prevention options do you offer?
We provide free heartworm prevention for pets receiving regular checkups. Options include Interceptor tablets or Advantage Multi for combined flea prevention with additional cost differences.
What should I do for my new puppy?
Schedule immediate veterinary examination, maintain parasite prevention, and follow our structured puppy care program with vaccination series and nutritional guidance.
Are your surgical procedures safe for older pets?
Yes, we perform pre-anesthetic bloodwork and tailor anesthesia protocols to each patient's health status, successfully treating many senior animals with careful monitoring.
Do you treat exotic pets?
Yes, we specialize in rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, and other pocket pets with experienced staff trained in exotic animal medicine.
What dental care services do you provide?
We offer complete dental exams, scaling, polishing, extractions, and radiographs using safe anesthesia protocols with postoperative pain management.
