Meet Philip Wagenknecht, DVM, MS

About Dr. Wagenknecht

Dr. Wagenknecht graduated from the University of
Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine in 1974. He
also has Masters Degrees in both Animal Science
Business Administration.

Dr. Wagenknecht has worked as a staff veterinarian
for Ralston Purina and managed a large-animal feed
and health company in the Chicago area. He also
built and ran the Towne and Country Horse Stable in
St. Louis County.

In 1989, Dr. Wagenknecht began practicing
small-animal medicine and surgery in St. Louis. In
1994, he received additional special training in
efficient surgical technique for spay and neuter
surgery.

Over the years, Dr. Wagenknecht has worked with
three animal shelters to provide low-cost spay and
neutering services. He also works closely with several
animal-rescue groups, and his clinic was the first in
the St. Louis area to offer early-age spay and
neutering.

Dr. Wagenknecht owns two pet boarding facilities in
the St. Louis area -- White House and Doddridge
Kennels.