Affton Veterinary Clinic

02/09/2025

Tyrion, Dr. Brooks’ little football fan, is so pumped for today’s game! Thank you to Dean, an Affton Vet client, for this unbelievably precious Chiefs jersey.

Wishing everyone an exciting, food-filled Superbowl Sunday — And remember to pet proof that snack table!

02/07/2025

This sweet babygirl is Marlee, a 16-week-old Golden Retriever. She’s about to finish up her big girl vaccines & we cannot wait to watch her grow up! Just try to not fall in love with that face…

02/04/2025

Needing to schedule your pet’s Annual Physical? Have a concern that needs to be addressed? We have openings tomorrow (Wed, Feb. 5th) & Friday (Feb. 7th)! Give our office a call to schedule— we’d be happy to see you this week!

01/28/2025

Big news here at Affton Vet — Please welcome Dr. Brianne Martinie! We couldn’t be more excited for her to join the team. Pictured here with baby dachshund Dottie, Dr. Martinie’s energy & experience have given us a spirited kick off to 2025. 🐾

01/10/2025

Hello friends!
Due to weather conditions, we will be closing at noon today, Friday Jan. 10th. We will be reaching out to reschedule any appointments.

Your understanding is greatly appreciated & we want everyone staying safe out there on the roads. 🐾

In case of emergency, please contact
Veterinary Emergency Group (314-970-2525),
Animal Emergency Clinic (314-822-7600) or
Veterinary Specialty Services (636-277-6100).

01/09/2025

Kicking off 2025 with these tinies! How do you get anything done in a house with three cuties!?
Ivy leads the pack at 10 weeks, followed by her housemates Semo & Sonny, both 6 weeks. They aced their first visit with Dr. Brooks. 👌

01/05/2025

In order to keep our clients, pets & staff members safe, the clinic will be closed tomorrow, Monday (Jan. 6th) due to inclement weather.

If you have an appointment scheduled for tomorrow, you will be contacted by a staff member to be rescheduled. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience, and plan to resume normal office hours on Tuesday, Jan. 7th at 8am.

Please be safe & warm out there!

01/05/2025

Hello friends!

As we monitor the incoming weather, we want to keep you informed about the potential impact on our schedule.

Depending on the severity of the weather, there may be a need to reschedule or cancel appointments to ensure the safety of our clients, pets, and team members.

We are closely tracking the situation and will reach out to everyone with scheduled appointments on Monday to confirm or adjust as needed.

Your understanding is greatly appreciated during this time.

Please be safe out there! 🐾

12/30/2024

Our anxious friend Gary is here reminding you to call us today for any necessary refills before New Year’s Eve. No one likes running out of what your pet needs when we’re closed.

We will be closing at 1pm tomorrow Dec. 31st & will resume normal hours on Thursday, January 2nd. Open today until 5pm.

12/25/2024

Comment below with a photo of your pet, furry or otherwise. Let’s bring the cuteness out for the holidays!

12/24/2024

Holiday Hours:
Closed 12/24 & 12/25.
We will open on 12/26, 9am.
For emergency contacts, please refer to comments section. 🎄

12/20/2024

We had our hearts stolen by this nugget! This 9-week-old little bruiser is Tucker, weighing in a touch over 6lbs during his first visit. We can’t watch to watch this guy grow into his big boy paws!

12/16/2024

Countless people tell us about taking in, fostering or rehabbing stray & feral cats. So, with December being National Cat Lovers Month & winter setting in, how can you help the cats living on the streets in your neighborhood?

— Click the link below for details on how to make your own winter cat shelter. It’s not as difficult as you might think! Take tips from the pros & you can help keep some streetcats warmer this winter.

St. Louis Feral Cat Outreach has a plethora of info on TnR (Trap-Neuter-Release) programs, shelter building, events & other ways you can help our outdoor cat community.

Feral cats can survive in even extremely frigid climates if they are provided with adequate winter shelter. A good feral cat winter shelter will have three essential qualities - it will be well insulated, have minimal air space and be waterproof. Listed here are several kinds which share the...

12/13/2024

Never mind those silly superstitions — We celebrate sweetie black cats everyday of the week!

12/10/2024

Today is International Animal Rights Day. We’re taking a moment to recognize all the animals that impact our lives, our attitudes toward them & hoping for a more compassionate society.

Learn about International Animal Rights Day and why it matters. Find out how to get involved in protecting animals.

12/05/2024

Please note, we will be closing tonight at 6pm and reopening at 9am tomorrow.

Thank you for understanding.
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12/05/2024

Today is Celebrate Shelter Pets Day! Recognized on the first Thursday after Thanksgiving, take a moment to appreciate the pets who’ve been given second chances through shelters & rescues. ❤️

Great ways to celebrate are donating to a local shelter or rescue, volunteering at a shelter, spoiling your rescue babe or consider welcoming a new shelter pet into your life!

Here are just a few of the local shelters:
Humane Society of Missouri
Animal Protective Association of Missouri (APA)
Center for Animal Rescue and Enrichment of St. Louis - CARE STL
Stray Rescue of St. Louis
Tenth Life
Animal House Cat Rescue and Adoption Center
Gateway Pet Guardians
St. Louis Senior Dog Project
Open Door Animal Sanctuary

https://nationaltoday.com/celebrate-shelter-pets-day/

Today is Celebrate Shelter Pets Day. It is a day dedicated to pets that were originally from the shelter and pets that are still in the shelter.