Arch Animal Hospital West

Arch Animal Hospital West At Arch Animal Hospital West, we strive to provide the very best in medical and surgical care. We have served the veterinary needs of small animals in the St.

Fischer Animal Hospital is a progressive practice offering veterinary care for all stages of your pet's life. Peters area since 1985. After Dr. Fischer's retirement, she passed her torch on to Dr. Mike and his amazing team. Our three veterinarians, Dr. Mike Richards Practice owner, Dr. Kyle Ihnken, and Dr. Megan Scott, have over 26 years of combined experience. In addition to the doctors, we have

an exceptional staff: Sarah, Kate, Olivia, Dawn, Cherlyn, Lindsey, Alexis and Katie to meet the needs of our clients and patients. Our Mission statement to our clients is Prolonging your pet's life by providing gold standard preventative care. We consider the clients that we have serviced over the years as friends, and their pets are part of our family. Our promise to you is to treat your pet like our pet. To schedule an appointment, call us at: 636-240-7646. Please do not use Facebook to request medication or appointments.

๐ŸŒก๏ธ๐Ÿพ A Friendly Reminder: Never Leave Your Dog in a Hot CarEven on a mild day, the temperature inside a parked vehicle ca...
06/03/2026

๐ŸŒก๏ธ๐Ÿพ A Friendly Reminder: Never Leave Your Dog in a Hot Car

Even on a mild day, the temperature inside a parked vehicle can rise to dangerous levels within minutes. Cracking the windows does little to prevent heat buildup, and dogs can quickly suffer from heatstroke, organ damage, or worse.

If you're running errands, leave your pet safely at home where it's cool and comfortable. If you see a dog showing signs of distress in a vehicle, contact local authorities immediately.

Signs of heatstroke include:
๐Ÿ• Excessive panting
๐Ÿ• Drooling
๐Ÿ• Weakness or collapse
๐Ÿ• Vomiting
๐Ÿ• Bright red gums

Let's work together to keep our furry friends safe this summer! โค๏ธ

Hello June ๐ŸŒž๐ŸพA new month is here, which means it is the perfect time to make sure your pet is up to date on their preven...
06/01/2026

Hello June ๐ŸŒž๐Ÿพ

A new month is here, which means it is the perfect time to make sure your pet is up to date on their prevention!

Fleas, ticks, heartworms, and intestinal parasites do not take a break in the summer months, so keeping your pet protected year-round is one of the best ways to keep them happy and healthy. ๐Ÿ’™

If you are due for refills or need help getting your pet back on track, give us a call and we are happy to help!

Cutie Alert!!! ๐Ÿ’…๐ŸพMiss Charlotte โ€œCharlieโ€ came to see us last week showing off the cutest painted nails, and we are offi...
05/28/2026

Cutie Alert!!! ๐Ÿ’…๐Ÿพ

Miss Charlotte โ€œCharlieโ€ came to see us last week showing off the cutest painted nails, and we are officially obsessed! She might just be the sweetest hound on the planet. ๐Ÿ’–

Safe to say Charlie left a trail of smiles everywhere she went!

โœจTeam Meeting TodayโœจOur clinic will be closed from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM for a team meeting. We will not be available to a...
05/27/2026

โœจTeam Meeting Todayโœจ

Our clinic will be closed from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM for a team meeting. We will not be available to answer phones during this time.

We will resume normal business operations at 2:30 PM.

Thank you for your understanding!

๐ŸŒŸ Staff Spotlight: Sami ๐ŸŒŸMeet Sami, one of our wonderful veterinary technicians! Sami has been part of our clinic family...
05/26/2026

๐ŸŒŸ Staff Spotlight: Sami ๐ŸŒŸ

Meet Sami, one of our wonderful veterinary technicians! Sami has been part of our clinic family for 5 years this June and currently works part-time while raising her daughters. Her favorite part of the job is all the cuddles. She says she has been obsessed with animals since birth, so getting to spend her days with them means everything and keeps her heart happy. ๐Ÿ’œ

What Sami loves most about working here is that everyone shares the same passion for loving and caring for pets. Plus, her coworkers always keep her laughing! She also loves veterinary medicine because it gives her the opportunity to help sick patients feel better and improve their quality of life.

When she is not at work, Sami enjoys camping, bird watching and photography, and spending time playing with her husband & two daughters. She has a special love for wildlife, especially raccoons, possums, and skunks. ๐Ÿฆ

At home, Sami has quite the furry family, including her soul dog Rumple, an 11.5-year-old Shar-pei mix, Maple, a true mutt with over 15 breeds who is 4.5 years old, Theodore Blueberry, an 11.5-year-old DSH, and Cobweb, a 7-year-old DSH. ๐Ÿพ

One of her favorite stories is about Rumple, who was her 11th foster during his first year of life because of severe separation anxiety. He could escape nearly any kennel, even ones designed for baby bear cubs! Now he is a total angel who never leaves his mommaโ€™s side. ๐Ÿ’™

โœจ Fun Facts About Sami:
๐Ÿงฆ She has not worn matching socks since 7th grade
๐Ÿฆ She can identify over 20 birds just by their sounds
โ˜• Go-to coffee: Iced cold brew with sweet cold foam
๐Ÿญ Favorite treats: Sweet snacks, always!
๐Ÿ˜ด Early bird or night owl? Neither. Sami proudly calls herself a โ€œnap queenโ€

We are so lucky to have Sami as part of our team! ๐Ÿ’œ

๐Ÿ’™ Memorial Day Notice โค๏ธOur clinic will be closed today, Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day. We will resume ...
05/25/2026

๐Ÿ’™ Memorial Day Notice โค๏ธ

Our clinic will be closed today, Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday.

If your pet experiences an emergency while we are closed, please contact your nearest emergency veterinary hospital.

We wish everyone a safe and meaningful holiday weekend! ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿค

Just a friendly reminder that our clinic will be closed Monday in observance of Memorial Day. We hope everyone has a saf...
05/22/2026

Just a friendly reminder that our clinic will be closed Monday in observance of Memorial Day.

We hope everyone has a safe, relaxing, and fun holiday weekend with family, friends, and furry companions! ๐Ÿพ

We will reopen with normal business hours on Tuesday.

Soooo much rain this week! ๐ŸŒง๏ธ๐ŸพWith all the standing water and muddy areas around, this is a great reminder about the imp...
05/21/2026

Soooo much rain this week! ๐ŸŒง๏ธ๐Ÿพ

With all the standing water and muddy areas around, this is a great reminder about the importance of protecting your pets against leptospirosis (lepto).

Lepto is a bacterial disease spread through contaminated water or soil, often from wildlife such as raccoons, possums, rodents, and deer. Dogs can become infected by drinking from or walking through contaminated puddles, ponds, or wet areas.

Even more importantly, lepto is zoonotic, meaning infected pets can potentially spread it to people.

Vaccination is one of the best ways to help protect your pet and your family. If you have questions about your petโ€™s lepto vaccine status, give us a call! ๐Ÿ’™

๐Ÿพ Planning ahead for Memorial Day weekend?If your pet needs medication refills, prescription diets, preventatives, or an...
05/20/2026

๐Ÿพ Planning ahead for Memorial Day weekend?

If your pet needs medication refills, prescription diets, preventatives, or anything else before the extended holiday weekend, now is a great time to give us a call!

We want to make sure your furry family members are all set before the holiday. ๐ŸคŽ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿฑ

โ˜€๏ธ As the weather gets nicer, more pups are heading to creeks, streams, rivers, and lakes for some fun in the water! ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿ’ฆB...
05/19/2026

โ˜€๏ธ As the weather gets nicer, more pups are heading to creeks, streams, rivers, and lakes for some fun in the water! ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿ’ฆ

But how can you tell if the water is safe for your pet?

Here are a few things to watch for ๐Ÿ‘€

๐Ÿšซ Avoid water with:
โ€ข Blue-green algae or algae scum
โ€ข Strong odors
โ€ข Dead fish nearby
โ€ข Murky or stagnant water
โ€ข Excessive trash or runoff

โš ๏ธ Unsafe water can expose pets to harmful bacteria, parasites, and toxins that may cause vomiting, diarrhea, liver damage, or worse.

A few safety tips:
โœ”๏ธ Bring fresh drinking water for your dog
โœ”๏ธ Prevent them from drinking directly from lakes or streams
โœ”๏ธ Rinse them off after swimming
โœ”๏ธ Keep them on flea, tick, and heartworm prevention year-round

When in doubt, itโ€™s always safest to skip the swim ๐Ÿฉต

Address

117 Birdie Hills Road
Saint Peters, MO
63376

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+16362407646

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