Dr. Travis Arndt serves as Hospital Medical Leader at the Petco veterinary hospital in St. Peters-West, bringing 29 years of practice experience to the role. His clinical training spans acupuncture, dentistry and oral surgery, and a broad range of soft tissue and orthopedic procedures, with a special focus on pain control and improving quality of life through better recognition of chronic conditions that are often overlooked. In addition to dogs and cats, he treats guinea pigs, ferrets, rabbits, bearded dragons, snakes, and occasionally birds and fish. Patients and their families can expect a patient, thorough approach built on listening closely and working together on care options, from a doctor who values keeping every visit as low stress as possible.
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Yes, we offer spay and neutering for cats and dogs at our Vetco Total Care pet hospital in St Charles.
Yes, our Vetco Total Care pet hospital team is equipped to implant the microchips into your dog or cat and also scan for them.
Yes, we offer Nose-to-Tail Wellness Exams at our Vetco Total Care pet hospital in St Charles. Our veterinarians will observe your pet's general health, perform routine wellness screenings and administer vaccinations as needed.
Compassionate Staff
Many reviewers praise the team for being kind, gentle, professional, and attentive, especially with anxious, elderly, or special-needs pets. Several also describe veterinarians who explain concerns clearly and provide reassuring care.
Efficient Visits
Reviewers often appreciate quick appointments, short wait times, convenient scheduling, and efficient vaccination visits. Some also describe the service as reasonably priced and easy to access.
Price Transparency
Several reviewers report unexpected or higher-than-quoted charges, particularly for exams, vaccinations, prescriptions, and spay or neuter services. Some felt coupons and membership pricing were unclear or that estimates were unavailable before booking, although other reviewers found the care affordable.
Care Concerns
Several reviewers describe rushed exams, unanswered questions, incomplete evaluations, or treatment recommendations they felt were insufficiently explained. Others report difficulty obtaining follow-up care or feeling that their concerns were dismissed, while some reviewers describe thorough and effective diagnoses.
Limited Availability
Several reviewers report difficulty reaching the clinic, receiving callbacks, obtaining timely appointments, or accessing care for urgent but non-emergency issues. Some were turned away after arriving late or were referred elsewhere because schedules were full.
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