The Manchester West Team

Our Veterinarians
 

 
David D. Roberts, DVM, DABVP, a 1986 graduate of the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine, spent his first three years of practice at a large, high-powered veterinary hospital in Boston before returning 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. 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 three Bouviers; Chasse, Brion and Cruiser.

 
 
 

 
 
 

Mary M. Stauder, DVM, a St. Louis native, is 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 lives in Wildwood with her husband Tom, her stepson Tommy, and a delightful mutt named Stitch.

 
 
Matthew S. Bechtel, DVM 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 and seven cats –Haley, Alex, Melvin, Larry, Rosie, Mickey and Ralph.

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Our on-premise, full service, grooming salon, Central Bark West, is staffed by gentle, experienced professionals capable of creating any style including scissored show cuts and specialty haircuts for our feline clientele.