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Doctors


 
 
David D. Roberts,
DVM, DABVP

Doctor Roberts is a 1986 graduate of the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine and spent his first three years of practice at a large, high-powered veterinary hospital in Boston. He returned to his hometown of St. Louis where he founded Manchester West Veterinary Hospital in 1993. His experience and completion of additional training enabled him to obtain certification as a Diplomate to the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners in 1992 and successfully recertify in 2000 and 2011. Few veterinarians have achieved board certification as a specialist in canine and feline practice. Dr. Roberts lives in Wildwood with his wife Sharon and their Bouvier Cruiser.
   
 
Mary M. Stauder,
DVM

Doctor Stauder is a St. Louis native and a 1987 graduate of the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Stauder practiced in St. Louis for several years after graduation before moving to Cincinnati with her husband. While in Cincinnati she experienced a broad range of practice styles, including exotic pet practice. In 1992, Dr. Stauder and her husband Tom returned to friends and family in St. Louis to take up permanent residence. After practicing in Creve Coeur for 10 years, Dr. Stauder joined the Manchester West team in 2004. Dr. Stauder is listed as an experienced veterinarian by the House Rabbit Society. Dr. Stauder lives in Wildwood with her husband Tom, her stepson Tommy and a menagerie of small creatures.
 
Matthew S. Bechtel, DVM

Doctor Bechtel is a 2002 graduate of the University of Missouri, College of Veterinary Medicine. After practicing 6 years in Sunset Hills, Dr. Bechtel joined the Manchester West team in 2008. Dr. Bechtel has experience in all aspects of small animal medicine, including rabbits and Guinea Pigs, and a special interest in dermatology and dentistry. Dr. Bechtel lives in Wildwood with his wife Jayme, daughter Olivia, dogs Gracie and Sam, guinea pigs Lumiere and ChipChip and seven cats – Haley, Alex, Melvin, Larry, Rosie, Mickey and Ralph.

 
 
Office Manager


     

Sharon Roberts

Sharon is a St. Louis native, graduated with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from University of Missouri – Columbia. Sharon worked as an environmental engineer for 20 years while assisting her husband, David Roberts with the start up and management of Manchester West Veterinary Hospital. She recently left the engineering field to spend more time managing the hospital. Sharon lives in Wildwood with her husband Dave and their Bouvier Cruiser.

 
     
 
Veterinary Assistants


   

Beth Luem

Beth, a St Louis native, completed the veterinary assistant program at Midwest Institute. Beth is the newest member of our staff, joining Manchester West as a veterinary technician this year after working 3 years at a small animal practice in Clayton. Bert and Bella, her feline friends, keep her company at their home in Florissant.
   

Christyl Sanders

Christyl joined Manchester West in 2008 as a veterinary technician with five years experience in the field. She is currently seeking a bachelor’s degree in biology and continuing on to a degree in veterinary medicine. Christyl is a Colorado native who moved to Missouri to help manage a family owned campground. She lives in Wright City with her 2 German Shepherds Kujo and Cymba, and her three kitties Casanova, Draco, and Binx.
   

Patty Naes

Patty, our most senior technician, joined Manchester West in 2007 and has 6 plus years of experience as a veterinary technician. She grew up in St. Louis and now lives in Lonedell, MO with her husband Tim, children Timothy and Amanda, horses Tuffy and Chico, dogs Smokey, Peanut, and Colby, and cats Myia and Chubs.
   

Michele Wilkes

Michele joined Manchester West in 2009 as a veterinary technician after returning to her hometown of St. Louis from Little Rock, Arkansas. She has five plus years of experience as a veterinary technician and is currently studying to become a veterinarian. Michele lives with her three “furry kids” Mariachi the Pekingese, Dubrinsky the Shih Tzu, and Pochuko the Tuxedo Cat.
   
 
Receptionists

   

Linda Wright

Linda has been with Manchester West since it’s inception in 1993. While her job title is officially receptionist, Linda wears many hats including controlling hospital inventory and filling in as a technician. Though she was born in Portland, OR, her family was military so they lived in many different locations (nationally and internationally) before settling in St. Louis. Linda lives in Wildwood with husband Rick and two cats; Apache and Nina.
   

Lynn

Lynn began working as a receptionist for Manchester West in 2007. She has worked in the veterinary field for 10 years as both a technician and a receptionist. Lynn, a St. Louis native, graduated from Lindbergh High School. Lynn lives with her dog Peaches, and 4 cats, Simba, Molly, Marley and Layla.
   

Judy Fogertey

Judy joined Manchester West in 2008 as a receptionist with six plus years of experience in small animal practices. She is a native St. Louisan and lives in Wildwood with her Malti-Poo Emma and Lola the Himalayan.


   
 
Groomers


   

Kelli McGinnis

Kelli has been a professional groomer for 7 years and has groomed for Manchester West’s Central Bark West for the past 3 years. She is a native of St. Charles and currently lives in Moscow Mills with her two Boxers Mylee and Duke, and Nolan the Tabby.
   
Dawn Lohse
Dawn Lohse

Dawn has been a professional pet groomer for 20 years, 11 of which have been with Manchester West’s Central Bark West. She is a St. Louis native, living in Union with her Chihuahua Mesee who frequently “helps” her groom.

   
 
Kennel Assistants


   

Amanda Naes

Amanda joined Manchester West as a Kennel Attendant in 2009. She's completed the first year of the Registered Veterinary Technician program at Jefferson College and, as part of the program’s requirements, is completing an internship with Manchester West. In her free time, Amanda competes in rodeo events - barrel racing and pole bending.
   

Heather Dodge

 Heather also  joined Manchester West as a Kennel Attendant in 2009. She's completed her first year of the Registered Veterinary Technician program at Jefferson College and, as part of the program’s requirements, is completing an internship with Manchester West.  In addition to her duties at Manchester West, Heather also works at Six Flags during the summer season.
   
   
   
 
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