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Bryan Road Animal Hospital Dr. A. Vricella | Dr. W. Wright
Dr. V. Loder | Dr. K. Hopwood | Dr. L. Germany We are a small animal and exotics practice. We are a Fear Free Practice.
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We are happy to treat your dogs, cats, pocket pets, and birds. We are available for wellness and illness visits, as well as surgery. Please call to schedule your appointment today! We also now have a Class IV Companion Therapy Laser and are able to schedule laser sessions. Our owner is Dr. Amberle Wright, a 2010 graduate of the University of Missouri. She is the daughter of Dr. Bill Wright, a 1975 graduate of the University of Missouri and an associate veterinarian at the clinic. Also on staff is Dr. Anne Clapper, a 2008 graduate of the University of Missouri. We are members of the American Veterinary Medical Association,
the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association, Greater St. Louis Veterinary Medical Association, Veterinary Information Network and the O'Fallon Chamber of Commerce. We offer home delivery for medications and prescription diets through our online pharmacy. All products are backed by their manufacturer's guarantee. http://bryanroadanimalhospital2.vetsourcecms.com/

"My favorite part about working in the veterinary field is of course helping all of the animals and the wide variety of ...
10/16/2026

"My favorite part about working in the veterinary field is of course helping all of the animals and the wide variety of animals we see, from cats, dogs to birds and bearded dragons. I love being able to watch them grow and create bonds with each and every one of my patients." --Meaghan, veterinary technician

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What the heck is Cushings Disease? Let's learn! The fancy word is hyperadrenocorticism, but the short version is that it...
10/14/2026

What the heck is Cushings Disease? Let's learn! The fancy word is hyperadrenocorticism, but the short version is that it is a hormonal imbalance in middle aged to older dogs that is the result of making too much internal steroids.

What causes it? It is caused by either a tiny growth on the pituitary gland in the brain or a growth on the adrenal gland in the abdomen.

What would I see at home? One of the most common signs is increased thirst and urination, but you may also notice a thinning hair coat, pot-belly appearance, or increased appetite.

How is it diagnosed? Screening tests such a basic blood panel and urinalysis often show clues that make us suspicious, but further testing is needed to confirm. This may include an abdominal ultrasound and special test called a low-dose dexamethasone suppression test that checks cortisol responses over 8 hours.

Can it be treated? Yes! There is medication available that is taken lifelong to control steroid levels. In special cases, surgery may be indicated.

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We want to see ALL the pet Halloween costumes in our comments! Staff are going to vote on their favorite and announce LI...
10/13/2026

We want to see ALL the pet Halloween costumes in our comments! Staff are going to vote on their favorite and announce LIVE on Facebook next week. Winner will get a small prize.

We often recommend a blood panel with your dog or cat's annual visit, but why?🍂 In many animals, we are getting a baseli...
10/12/2026

We often recommend a blood panel with your dog or cat's annual visit, but why?

🍂 In many animals, we are getting a baseline. If your pet gets sick, we can go back and compare to their "normals" and get a clearer picture of what is happening.

🍂 These panels can screen for and catch disease processes early. We are looking at a variety of things, including kidney function, liver enzymes, blood sugar, and red blood cell levels. Also, in dogs, we are screening for common tick-borne diseases that might become a problem.

🍂 When caught early, we often can do a lot more for many diseases that isn't an option when the pet is already sick. For example, finding out your cat has stage 2 kidney disease means we can prolong their life with appropriate changes. When diagnosed later, such as stage 4, our options to prolong life are much more limited.

🍂 Cats will often include a thyroid check as well. Middle aged to older kitties can develop high thyroid levels that require life-long treatment.

Need to schedule a visit to get some labs done? Check our schedule online: https://app.vello.idexx.com/book/BryanRoadAnimal

"One of my favorite parts of vet med is getting to use my cat whisperer skills on all of the kittens. I love being able ...
10/11/2026

"One of my favorite parts of vet med is getting to use my cat whisperer skills on all of the kittens. I love being able to help clients out with tips and tricks on all things cat." --Liz, veterinary technician

Everyone knows that Liz is our lady when we need special kitty tips. Drop a comment below if Liz has helped your kitty during their visit! 👇

Did you know that when you buy from Chewy, you could have bought from us instead? Our online pharmacy helps support clin...
10/11/2026

Did you know that when you buy from Chewy, you could have bought from us instead? Our online pharmacy helps support clinic improvements, staff raises, and new equipment purchases! Shop local, even on the weekends.

🔗 https://bryanroadvets.covetruspharmacy.com/

It probably feels like we are constantly reminding you to bring along a p**p sample for your pet's appointment...but we ...
10/09/2026

It probably feels like we are constantly reminding you to bring along a p**p sample for your pet's appointment...but we promise it's for a good reason! No one likes the idea of worms living inside your pet, but many of them are actually transmissable to people. 🤢

While it seems like you would see worms in your pet's stool, that's rarely the case. We need to do a careful check under the microscope to look for intestinal parasite eggs. Additionally, our lab also does an antigen check that is even more thorough. Fortunately deworming is usually very routine!

Who needs a f***l check? All puppies and kittens should be checked at least twice during their initial vaccine series and adult animals annually.

"I have always found the sciences to be interesting, and helping out the furry four legged family members who cannot tal...
10/09/2026

"I have always found the sciences to be interesting, and helping out the furry four legged family members who cannot talk has been my passion. It is such a rewarding feeling to help keep animals healthy, or to help them bounce back to normalcy. I've had a fascination with dermatology, and I enjoy the challenges of a complicated case. We have had a significant amount of allergy cases this summer, and it has been so nice to be able to relieve their skin and ears!" --Dr. Germany

We would love to hear about a great experience with Dr. Germany, so be sure and drop a comment below!

Want to make an appointment with her? https://app.vello.idexx.com/book/BryanRoadAnimal

We are so proud to offer laser therapy to our patients! Treatments are done in clinic and most take just 10-15 minutes. ...
10/08/2026

We are so proud to offer laser therapy to our patients! Treatments are done in clinic and most take just 10-15 minutes. It can help treat anything from an ear infection to arthritis. Drop us a comment below telling us what you would love to learn about our laser.

Book an appointment with our vets to learn more: https://app.vello.idexx.com/book/BryanRoadAnimal

One of the most common injuries that we see in our dog patients is CRANIAL CRUCIATE LIGAMENT DISEASE (often just called ...
10/07/2026

One of the most common injuries that we see in our dog patients is CRANIAL CRUCIATE LIGAMENT DISEASE (often just called CCL). We see this most commonly in large breed, middle-aged, overweight dogs, but it can happen to any dog. It is a rupture of one of the main ligaments that hold the knee stable. Often dogs will present to our veterinarians suddenly holding up a back leg.

What causes it? It is thought to be primarily a degenerative condition that happens slowly over time (kind of like a cable slowly unwinding) rather than an acute injury. It can occasionally be due to an acute injury in sporting events.

How is it treated? It many cases, we recommend surgery to help stabilize the knee. In some cases, we can utilize medical management, which includes pain control, weight loss, and joint supplements.

At least 50% of dogs that have the injury will also have their other knee affected within their life. It is important to maintain a lean body weight and a regular exercise schedule to keep your dog as healthy as possible!

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Address

1290 Bryan Road
O'Fallon, MO
63366

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 12pm
1pm - 6pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 12pm
1pm - 6pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 12pm
1pm - 6pm
Thursday 7:30am - 12pm
1pm - 6pm
Friday 7:30am - 12pm
1pm - 6pm

Telephone

+16362723900

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