Our goal is to help the families of our community live happier and more fulfilling lives by increasing the quality and length of their pet's lives. If you live in the St. Louis area, our veterinary team is here for you.​
Southwick Veterinary Hospital has proudly served the St. Louis, MO area since 1975. Founded in March 1975 by Dr. Evelyn Bock. The practice was originally located in the Central City Shopping Center on Lemay Ferry Road. Southwick quickly outgrew our facility and in December of 1992, Dr. Bock built the new Southwick Veterinary Hospital that still resides at 4814 Lemay Ferry Road.
Now we are members of the Kind Vet Care Family with the same commitment to educating our clients in how to keep their furry family members healthy year round, with good nutrition and exercise. Our team prides itself in staying abreast of the latest advances in veterinary medicine technology and above all treating all pet patients with respect and loving care at every visit, procedure or surgery. This care and respect is extended to their pet parents and family, because after all they are our family too. We want to assist pet parents in helping their four legged furry family members live a long, happy and healthy life.
Kindness
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Provide positive, unmatched customer service
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We listen to you and explain treatment options
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All team members encourage positive culture
Neat
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We make sure to keep our facility clean and inviting
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We utilize practice management software with electronic records to keep track of your pet's history
Integrity
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Provide high quality modern care tailored for your pet
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Continued education to deliver best care possible
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Leverage technology to be efficient and transparent
Dedicated
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Focused on the well being of your pet
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Prevent and alleviate fear, stress and anxiety in pets
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Maintain a calm and compassionate environment
MEET THE TEAM
Dr. Mine Kondu (Dr. Mina)
Managing Veterinarian
Dr. Mina is a highly skilled veterinarian with over 20 years of experience in providing top-tier care for small animals including rabbits and rodents. Dr. Mina is especially renowned for her expertise in brachycephalic breed surgeries, including soft palate and stenotic nares procedures, as well as corrective surgeries for facial folds and entropion—challenges commonly faced by breeds like French Bulldogs, Pugs, English Bulldogs, and Persian cats. She has successfully performed numerous surgeries to improve the quality of life for these beloved breeds, addressing their unique respiratory, anatomical, and dermatological needs with precision and care.
Outside of work, Dr. Mina enjoys a vibrant personal life. She is happily married and the proud pet parent of two adorable cats, Tobby and Honey. In her free time, she loves dancing bachata and salsa, a passion she shares with her husband, and exploring new ways to stay active and connected with her community.
Dr. Alicia Marquart
Managing Veterinarian & Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Alicia decided she was going to be a veterinarian at 5 years of age and started toward this goal at the age of 16. This is where she got her first job at a veterinary clinic and worked every position until getting into Veterinary School at Mizzou. Dr. Alicia graduated in 2014 and started her career in Chicago, IL. She made her way back to her hometown in 2018. Dr. Alicia has a special interest in fear-free techniques and views client education along with the comfort of her patient as a top priority. Other interests include nutrition, neurology, and surgery. Dr. Alicia likes to spend her free time with her children, husband and dog, Layla. They enjoy spending time outdoors with sport activities, hiking, biking, and occasional rock climbing. Dr. Alicia also loves to read when she finds time. Her favorite foods are frozen yogurt and jalapeno chips and she is terrified of heights!
Dr. Kim Fahnestock
Veterinarian
Dr. Fahnestock began her career with four years as a registered veterinary technician, then graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Veterinary Medicine in 2013. Through her work in general practice, she has been inspired by the strength of the human-animal bond, and the importance of caring for both pet and pet owner. Her interests include preventative medicine, surgery, behavior, and exotics medicine. Outside of work, Dr. Fahnestock enjoys outdoor activities like hiking, camping, and gardening, but also loves to relax at home with her husband, 4-year old son, two cats and one dog. Her favorite food is chocolate and she is an ever-growing houseplant enthusiast.
Dr. Andrea Bauer
Veterinarian
Dr. Bauer received her degree in veterinary medicine from LSU in 2014 then moved out to Las Vegas for the first year of her career. She moved to St. Louis in 2015 and has worked in the St Louis area ever since. She has a passion for small animal preventative care, dentistry, and surgery. In her spare time, Dr. Bauer loves spending time outdoors with her husband and daughter, Aurora. Dr. Bauer grew up in Louisiana and will always be an LSU and Saints football fan, as well as have a taste for southern food and crawfish.
Julie Howard
Veterinary Assistant
I have been working here for four and a half years. I love spending time with my family and enjoy camping and hiking.
Taylor Schuster
Veterinary Assistant
I'm a veterinary assistant and have been at Southwick for 4.5 years. An animal lover at heart, I spend most of my time caring for my three dogs, two cats, three horses, and a few cows. When I'm not working, you'll find me enjoying the outdoors or spending quality time with my family. And when I need a break, I love diving into the wizarding world with a Harry Potter marathon—because magic never gets old!
Dr. Gwen Schlueter (Part-Time)
Veterinarian
Family: 2 dogs, Alvin and June: 2 cats, Reba and Carlos and a husband, Frank
Hobbies: Anything outdoors, traveling, gardening and exercising.
University of Mo-Veterinary Medicine, class of 1984.
Ayari Enriquez
Veterinarian in Training
Ayari Enriquez is a veterinarian in training with a passion for caring for rodents and rabbits. She graduated with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (Mexico City) and is currently gaining hands-on experience under the mentorship of experienced veterinarians. Ayari is excited to complete her licensing process and continue growing in her field to provide the best care for all pets.
Yuliia Korol
Veterinary Assistant
Yuliia has been passionate about animals and veterinary medicine since childhood. She earned her veterinary degree in Ukraine, graduating in 2015. Currently, she works as a veterinary assistant at Kind Veterinary Care and Southwick Veterinary Hospital while also working on evaluating her degree in the USA. She actively participates in veterinary conferences and seminars to continue her professional development. Her primary areas of interest are dermatology and neurology, and she is dedicated to expanding her expertise in these fields to provide exceptional care for animals.
Annette Gallino
Front Desk
I have been a receptionist here for five years and I'm proud to be part of the team that keeps your pets healthy and happy. After work I enjoy hanging out with my two cats. Autumn and Oreo.
Linda Lay-RVT
Practice Manager
I have been a registered technician for over 40 years and practice manager for over 10 years. I love helping to keep pets happy and healthy. I have 2 dogs and 2 cats of my own.