Surgical Care

Webster Groves Animal Hospital is fully equipped to provide your pet with the best veterinary surgical care possible. Our state-of-the-art surgical suite can accommodate most surgical procedures, from routine spay/neuter surgeries to more complex soft-tissue and emergency procedures. Preanesthetic blood panels and electrocardiograms are available and used to ensure your pet's safety under anesthesia. A specific anesthetic protocol is uniquely tailored to the health and physical condition of your pet.

Laser Surgery

Laser surgery is a minimally invasive alternative to traditional surgery. In many procedures, lasers replace scalpels and are useful for a wide range of conditions such as cyst, tumor, and wart removal, and even can be used in declaw surgeries. Laser procedures result in less pain, less bleeding and less swelling. They reduce the risk of infection and result in less post-operative discomfort.

Surgical Packages

Webster Groves Animal Hospital offers a number of specially-priced surgical packages for our clients. Visit our specials and packages page for details and pricing information.






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Todd Thomas, DVM, Dipl. ABVP

A board-certified veterinarian, Dr. Todd Thomas has cared for pets at Webster Grove Animal Hospital since 1998. Originally from St. Louis, Dr. Thomas attended the University of Missouri, Columbia where he pursued his undergraduate and veterinary degrees.

Dr. Thomas was awarded his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 1996. A diplomat of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (certified in canine and feline practice), Dr. Thomas's professional interests include canine and feline medicine.

Outside the hospital, Dr. Thomas enjoys fishing and camping. He and his wife Eileen are the proud parents of four children, Henry, Benjamin, Samuel and Audrey. They also enjoy time with their three dogs, Bogart, Petunia and Gertrude.

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Digital Radiology

Webster Groves Animal Hospital is proud to offer our patients digital radiology (x-rays). Our state-of-the-art digital x-ray unit produces sharp, high-quality diagnostic images of your pet, enabling our veterinarians and staff to make a fast, accurate diagnosis. X-rays are useful in evaluating a number of areas of your pet's body, including the musculo-skeletal system, gastrointestinal tract, the heart and lungs and the reproductive system.

Digital x-rays have many advantages for your pet, our hospital and the environment. Because the image quality of digital x-rays is higher, your pet spends less time on the x-ray table. This means less stress for your pet. Digital x-rays can be saved to a disc or emailed to specialists for consultations or second opinions. Unlike traditional plate x-rays, no film is developed for digital x-rays, and so no toxic chemicals are needed to produce x-rays. Digital x-rays can be sent via the internet to board-certified veterinary radiologists when consultations are needed.

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Andrew Love, DVM, Hospital Director and Owner

Dr. Andrew Love is the owner and hospital director of Webster Groves Animal Hospital. A Missouri native with a lifelong interest in veterinary medicine, Dr. Love first opened Webster Groves in 1965 and initially ran the practice with his wife out of a small two-story building.

He began his undergraduate education at Hannibal LaGrange College but later transferred to the University of Missouri, Columbia, where he received his Bachelor's Degree. He completed his veterinary education there at the same time and was awarded his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 1964.

Dr. Love and his wife, Ethel, are the proud parents of three children and one granddaughter. Their daughter, Dr. Jennifer Love-Beaulieu, is the assistant director of Webster Groves. When he's not busy with his duties at the hospital, Dr. Love enjoys riding horses and has won titles at several horse shows. He also enjoys spending time with his granddaughter, Beth. His animal companions include two dogs, Bear and Splenda and two cats, Angel and Baby Angel.

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Wellness Exams

When it comes to your pet's health care, prevention is the key. Our veterinarians recommend that your pet receives a physical exam at least once a year, though more frequent exams are encouraged. Regular physical exams are just as important for your pet as they are for you. Exams give a complete picture of your pet's health and are useful in detecting diseases and other health problems in the early stages - before they become more difficult, and more expensive, to treat.

Our veterinarians perform a complete examination of your pet. We listen to your pet's heart and lungs, evaluate his or her vision, check for unusual lumps, look at your pet's teeth and oral cavity and check your pet's joints for swelling or stiffness. We may also perform routine blood and urine tests as well as tests for internal or external parasites. During the exam, we also discuss with you home health care options for your pet, and we are more than happy to answer any questions you may have.

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