November 14, 2014, 5:16 am
- Bachelor’s of Science in Agriculture at University of Missouri-Columbia in 1968
- 1970 Graduate of University of Missouri-Columbia, College of Veterinary Medicine
- Founded Kirkwood Animal Hospital in 1971
- Dr. Bendick is celebrating his 44th year in practice.
- Has worked 51 years in veterinary medicine. He started as a kennel boy and doctor’s assistant at Concord Animal Hospital in 1963.
- Attended Southwest High School in south St. Louis, where he met his wife Jan in 1962.
- MU Columbia Bachelor’s of Science in Agriculture 1968
- 1970 Graduate of U of Mo-Columbia College of Veterinary Medicine
- Jan and Dr. Bendick married in 1967 and have 4 children and 11 grandchildren
- Oldest son, Matt is Head of Finance for Mettler-Toledo, in Columbus, OH, with wife Camille and 4 kids – Andrew, Luke, Brooke, and Lila
- Second Son, Brian is a partner at Hearne & Bendick Law Firm in Clayton, with wife Abby and 3 kids – Amelia, Annie, and Allison
- First daughter, Katy is Kirkwood Animal Hospital’s business manager, with husband Mike and 4 kids – (Isa)Bella, Twins Grant & Ainsley, and Lexi
- Youngest daughter, Elizabeth (Lizzy) is Kirkwood Animal Hospital’s office manager
Hobbies: farming, world missions, travel, and spending time with family – especially his 11 grandchildren
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November 14, 2014, 5:18 am
- Attended Lindbergh High School
- Undergraduate studies in Biochemistry at University of Missouri-Columbia
- Graduate of University of Missouri-Columbia, College of Veterinary Medicine 1982
- Became a Diplomat of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners, ABVP, in Canine & Feline Medicine,
in July 1993.
- Named Vice President of Kirkwood Animal Hospital in March 1987
- Dr. Schuessler and wife, Lana, have 2 children: Caitlin and Ryan
Hobbies: fishing, golfing, basketball, jogging, and enjoying downtown Kirkwood
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November 14, 2014, 5:19 am
- Joined Kirkwood Animal Hospital as a Veterinarian in 1997
- Has worked for Kirkwood Animal Hospital since 1989
- Dr. Hormuth has worked as a: Kennel Person, Technician, Receptionist, and Staff Veterinarian since graduation
- 1993 B.S. in Neurobiology & Animal Physiology from Purdue University
- 1997 Graduate of University of Missouri-Columbia College of Veterinary Medicine
- Three daughters: Hannah, Hadley, Hayden
Pets: A friendly Cat named Korby
Hobbies: Driving a minivan, Spending time with her 3 Daughters & volunteering at their schools
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November 14, 2014, 5:20 am
- Dr. Hemler was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska.
- Earned D.V.M. from Kansas St. in 1995, B.S. in microbiology from Colorado St. in 1991
- Joined Kirkwood Animal Hospital 2002
- Husband Jon graduated from Concordia Lutheran Seminary in 2012 and is an assistant pastor at Signal Hill Lutheran
Church in Belleville, IL.
- They have two children Danielle and Jordan.
- They have 2 dogs, Robert and Evie
Hobbies: Sunday school teacher & director at Signal Hill Lutheran Church, running, and playing the piano
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November 14, 2014, 5:21 am
- Originally joined Kirkwood Animal Hospital in 1997, as a doctor in 2006
- Received her B.S. in biological sciences from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 2003
- Earned her DVM degree from University of Missouri-Columbia in 2006
- Married her husband James in June of 2011
Pets: 2 cats (Joe & Koka), and 1 dog (Maggie)
Hobbies: running, reading, cooking, hiking, playing violin, and remodeling her house.
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November 14, 2014, 5:22 am
- Joined Kirkwood Animal Hospital in May of 2011.
- Earned a BA from Saint Louis University and a DVM from the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine.
- Special interests include: dentistry, pain management, care of working dogs, and behavior.
- Previous recipient of the Student surgery award for excellence in small animal surgery, The Mary T. Wernert Award for exhibiting a high standard of patient care, and the Virginia Busch scholarship for integrity, leadership, and character.
- Pets: A Shih tzu named “Loki”, a Boston Terrier named “Dash”, a Boston Terrier named “Piglet”: everyone knows piglet from our facebook page! An aquatic turtle named “Marvin” and a pond of Koi fish.
- Hobbies : kayaking, hiking, agility, and watching good movies.
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November 14, 2014, 5:23 am
- Grew up in Bridgeton, MO and attended Pattonville Senior High
- Graduated from Truman State University with a bachelor’s degree in Biology in 2002
- Earned her DVM from the University of Missouri – College of Veterinary Medicine in 2010
- Previous recipient of the Louise Nichols award for compassion and communication
Pets: Labrador Retriever mix named Christy (a.k.a “Christopher Columbus”)
Hobbies: painting, music, hiking/camping, traveling and exploring other cultures, and volunteering
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November 14, 2014, 5:23 am
- Caitlin Schuessler graduated from Kirkwood High School in 2007
- Studied Biology and Animal Science as an undergraduate at the University of Missouri
- 2013 graduate of the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine
- Hobbies include running, cooking, photography, camping, and traveling
- Shares two family dogs, Molly and Ava and has a cat named Dory
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• Graduated from Hazelwood West High School in 2009
• Studied biology and chemistry as an undergraduate at the University of Missouri – St. Louis
• Graduate of the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine
• Previous recipient of the Needles Brooker Scholarship for compassion, generosity, and tribute to the attachments and relationships that form the human-animal bond
• Hobbies include reading, watching TV shows and movies with her husband, spending time with family and friends, and browsing the internet for cute pictures of cats
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- Born and raised in Miami, Florida.
- Earned a B.S.from Berry College in 2013 and a D.V.M. from Purdue University in 2017.
- Special interests include surgery and nutrition.
- Dr. Riguero has two cats named Waffles and Mr. Richard.
- Hobbies include traveling, hiking, cooking and eating cupcakes.
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November 14, 2014, 5:16 am
- Bachelor’s of Science in Agriculture at University of Missouri-Columbia in 1968
- 1970 Graduate of University of Missouri-Columbia, College of Veterinary Medicine
- Founded Kirkwood Animal Hospital in 1971
- Dr. Bendick is celebrating his 44th year in practice.
- Has worked 51 years in veterinary medicine. He started as a kennel boy and doctor’s assistant at Concord Animal Hospital in 1963.
- Attended Southwest High School in south St. Louis, where he met his wife Jan in 1962.
- MU Columbia Bachelor’s of Science in Agriculture 1968
- 1970 Graduate of U of Mo-Columbia College of Veterinary Medicine
- Jan and Dr. Bendick married in 1967 and have 4 children and 11 grandchildren
- Oldest son, Matt is Head of Finance for Mettler-Toledo, in Columbus, OH, with wife Camille and 4 kids – Andrew, Luke, Brooke, and Lila
- Second Son, Brian is a partner at Hearne & Bendick Law Firm in Clayton, with wife Abby and 3 kids – Amelia, Annie, and Allison
- First daughter, Katy is Kirkwood Animal Hospital’s business manager, with husband Mike and 4 kids – (Isa)Bella, Twins Grant & Ainsley, and Lexi
- Youngest daughter, Elizabeth (Lizzy) is Kirkwood Animal Hospital’s office manager
Hobbies: farming, world missions, travel, and spending time with family – especially his 11 grandchildren
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November 14, 2014, 5:18 am
- Attended Lindbergh High School
- Undergraduate studies in Biochemistry at University of Missouri-Columbia
- Graduate of University of Missouri-Columbia, College of Veterinary Medicine 1982
- Became a Diplomat of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners, ABVP, in Canine & Feline Medicine,
in July 1993.
- Named Vice President of Kirkwood Animal Hospital in March 1987
- Dr. Schuessler and wife, Lana, have 2 children: Caitlin and Ryan
Hobbies: fishing, golfing, basketball, jogging, and enjoying downtown Kirkwood
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November 14, 2014, 5:19 am
- Joined Kirkwood Animal Hospital as a Veterinarian in 1997
- Has worked for Kirkwood Animal Hospital since 1989
- Dr. Hormuth has worked as a: Kennel Person, Technician, Receptionist, and Staff Veterinarian since graduation
- 1993 B.S. in Neurobiology & Animal Physiology from Purdue University
- 1997 Graduate of University of Missouri-Columbia College of Veterinary Medicine
- Three daughters: Hannah, Hadley, Hayden
Pets: A friendly Cat named Korby
Hobbies: Driving a minivan, Spending time with her 3 Daughters & volunteering at their schools
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November 14, 2014, 5:20 am
- Dr. Hemler was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska.
- Earned D.V.M. from Kansas St. in 1995, B.S. in microbiology from Colorado St. in 1991
- Joined Kirkwood Animal Hospital 2002
- Husband Jon graduated from Concordia Lutheran Seminary in 2012 and is an assistant pastor at Signal Hill Lutheran
Church in Belleville, IL.
- They have two children Danielle and Jordan.
- They have 2 dogs, Robert and Evie
Hobbies: Sunday school teacher & director at Signal Hill Lutheran Church, running, and playing the piano
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November 14, 2014, 5:21 am
- Originally joined Kirkwood Animal Hospital in 1997, as a doctor in 2006
- Received her B.S. in biological sciences from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 2003
- Earned her DVM degree from University of Missouri-Columbia in 2006
- Married her husband James in June of 2011
Pets: 2 cats (Joe & Koka), and 1 dog (Maggie)
Hobbies: running, reading, cooking, hiking, playing violin, and remodeling her house.
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November 14, 2014, 5:22 am
- Joined Kirkwood Animal Hospital in May of 2011.
- Earned a BA from Saint Louis University and a DVM from the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine.
- Special interests include: dentistry, pain management, care of working dogs, and behavior.
- Previous recipient of the Student surgery award for excellence in small animal surgery, The Mary T. Wernert Award for exhibiting a high standard of patient care, and the Virginia Busch scholarship for integrity, leadership, and character.
- Pets: A Boston Terrier named “Piglet” and a Boston Terrier name “Bean” : everyone knows Piglet from our facebook page! An aquatic turtle named “Marvin” and a pond of Koi fish.
- Hobbies : kayaking, hiking, agility, and watching good movies.
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November 14, 2014, 5:23 am
- Caitlin Acree graduated from Kirkwood High School in 2007
- Studied Biology and Animal Science as an undergraduate at the University of Missouri
- 2013 graduate of the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine
- Hobbies include running, cooking, photography, camping, and traveling
- Shares two family dogs, Molly and Ava and has a cat named Dory
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- Born and raised in Miami, Florida.
- Earned a B.S.from Berry College in 2013 and a D.V.M. from Purdue University in 2017.
- Special interests include surgery and nutrition.
- Dr. Riguero has two cats named Waffles and Mr. Richard.
- Hobbies include traveling, hiking, cooking and eating cupcakes.
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November 14, 2014, 5:16 am
Dr. Bendick founded Kirkwood Animal Hospital in 1971 and remained owner until his passing in October of 2018. He poured his heart and soul into this practice, staying active in its management until the very end. He was our leader, mentor, colleague and friend. His presence around the clinic is dearly missed. It was his desire that we, the doctors and staff, continue to serve you, our clients and our community. The practice is now owned and managed by his four children Matt, Brian, Katy, and Elizabeth (Lizzy).
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November 14, 2014, 5:19 am
Dr. Hormuth joined Kirkwood Animal Hospital as a Veterinarian in 1997 but has worked for KAH since 1989. She has worked as a: Kennel Person, Technician, Receptionist, and Staff Veterinarian. In 2018, Dr. Hormuth became Hospital Director. In 1993 she earned a B.S. in Neurobiology & Animal Physiology from Purdue University and later became a 1997 Graduate of University of Missouri-Columbia College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Hormuth has three beautiful daughters: Hannah, Hadley, and Hayden. She enjoys spending time with family, reading, and playing tennis. However, she is certain that her only real hobby is growing kidney stones! Her pets include a friendly Cat named Hazel and Louie the Goldendoodle.
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