Healthy Animals Need Loving Care!

    Dr. Elizabeth J. Ryan is a 2006 graduate of the University of Missouri Veterinary Medicine Program.  She has been practicing for more than 17 years and looks forward to serving the community of DeSoto.  She cherishes the legacy she has become a part of since becoming the new Practitioner and owner.

      Her family moved to DeSoto in the Fall of 2018 and she purchased the practice in October of 2021.  Her husband David S. Ryan and 3 children Christian, Alex and Anneliese look forward to meeting everyone in the community.  They have enjoyed being a part of this great city and community!    

    Dr. Miesner has officially retired from Veterinary services since the hospital has been taken over by Dr. Ryan.  We value his lifelong service to the area, and we wish him well in all his new endeavors.  

We believe your pet is a cherished member of your family 
We strive to provide an atmosphere that they feel as comfortable in here as they do at home.

We believe in and support the human-animal bond
We would like to enhance your relationship in all possible ways, so please be sure to inquire about the behavior of your pets breed and how to surround them with an environment that creates a bond of love.

We believe in proactive medicine
Our sole purpose is to provide 
services and products that protect and enhance 
the health and welfare of your best friend.  

We believe in preventive medicine. 
Our recommendations for the health care of your 
pet are made knowing that you would not want your companion to suffer from a disease, which could be prevented.

We believe in pet owner education and empowerment
Our health care recommendations are made knowing that you want to ensure a high quality of life for your pet. 

We believe in our mission to provide your pet with the healthiest lifestyle possible

Our commitment to caring for your pet is the reason our team is focuses on the well being of a variety of aspects for you and your pets.  Communication is instrumental to our teamwork as well as our patients care, so we strive to provide the finest care along with your input to achieve the best possible healthy pet lifestyles.  We are committed to ensuring the best healthy pet lifestyle for your pets, so please ask your Veterinarian or Technician team about specific ways your pets learn and behave.  

The more we understand how our pets communicate the easier it becomes to promote healthy family habits that come along with proactive pet care.  Our mission is to create the best lifestyle you and your pets can live.  

We are honored to be available for your pets at our home and want to promote the best experience possible in their homes, so please ask us about those strange or unexpected habits your pets may exhibit.  Also, ask about ways to avoid such behaviors such as separation anxiety, which is normal for animals.  We will be happy to talk about ways you can address these behaviors, so please share your questions or concerns during your appointment.  

Once our team understands the needs of our patients of which some cases testing may be required, we will devise a treatment plan with ongoing monitoring for some cases until all are satisfied with the care provided.      

 Dr. Elizabeth J. Ryan, DVM | Practitioner graduated from the College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Missouri - Columbia in 2006.  She moved to DeSoto in August of 2018 with her husband David and 3 children.  She purchased this practice in October, 2021 and looks forward to honoring the legacy before her.  She is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Missouri Medical Association.     

Tasha Wiggins, RVT | Practice Manager: received her Veterinary Technician degree from Jefferson College in May of 2000.  She joined our practice in July, 2000, and became a Registered Vet Tech in August, 2000.  Tasha's family includes her husband Chris, her canine and feline "kids", and her horses.  Tasha has a broad leadership role in hospital operations as well as keeping up with some of her duty as a technician and her motivation as a leader drives the hospitality that our patients and clients receive and promotes wellness as a standard for those in her care.    

Kelli Gatlin, VT | Lead Technician: received her Veterinary Technician degree from the Veterinary Technical Institute of Hickey College in January of 2014.  She joined our practice in 2014.  She enjoys spending her free time with her daughter and family, traveling with her husband Trent and enjoying her animals and nature.  Kelli has a leadership role integrated into hospital operations and patient care and is a key driver of the quality of care provided by the entire technician staff.  She is highly motivated and sets a great cultural tone for employee recognition and of course brings the standard of promoting wellness to those in her care to both promote both mental and physical health of our associates.

Taylor Hicks | Assistant Lead Technician: is in her second year Veterinary Technician program.  She graduates in the spring semester of 2023 and will begin her career full time at our Veterinary Hospital.  She does an incredible job across all areas of the hospital from assisting with appointments and lab work to patient care and of course ensuring the hospitality of our clients. 

Kylie Fudge | Veterinary Assistant: joined the practice during the summer of 2024.  She is usually the one who greets most of your pets at their arrival.  She offers a caring hand for your pet generally staying with them so they have a continuity of care until their departures.  She has 2 dogs a German/Husky mix and a Pitbull that are the light of her life!  She is learning all the facets of our operations and so you will see her in all areas of the hospital. She is a valuable team member al around the hospital and is generous in giving everyone a helping hand. 

David S. Ryan | President of Operations: Dr. Ryan's husband.  He helps the hospital by running the management and maintenance sides of the business.  You will occasionally meet him greeting you and your pet as you arrive or just before you depart.  He is a great handler for our pets having learned everything he knows about gently handling pets from Dr. Ryan. He enjoys meeting all of the animals and their family's that come to see us and is committed to creating an outstanding Veterinary services experience.  He is also an executive leader of his independent financial planning firm Cadre Asset Management and runs his nationally recognized practice in the Jefferson County area.  He is a member of the local Knights of Colombus #1185 in DeSoto and a member of the VFW Auxiliary DeSoto plus he also works out in the early morning with the fountainhead F3 men's group that has taught him a lot about their credo Fitness - Fellowship - Faith.    

Articles:

Children and Pets

Selecting a Pet from the Shelter

Websites:

Veterinary Partner

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