University of Missouri Food Animal Hospital

Columbia, MO

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At a glance

Facility type
University Teaching Hospital
Practice tier
General
Clinic type
Hospital
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Both
24/7 care
No
Accepting new patients
Unknown

Species treated

Food Animal

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Spay Neuter Surgery Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy Hospitalization Emergency End Of Life House Call

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments
Appointments recommended
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

The Veterinary Health Center Food Animal Hospital is staffed by veterinarians committed to the health and welfare of food and fiber animals and the growth and development of Missouri's agricultural sector. The majority of our caseload consists of traditional agricultural animals, including beef cattle, dairy cattle, sheep, goats and swine. The hospital also provides services to camelids, miniature swine and other nontraditional livestock. Our clinicians, veterinary students and support staff are committed to providing the best possible care for your animals. We offer a wide variety of services from routine care to state-of-the-art medical and surgical procedures. The Food Animal Hospital provides both in-hospital and field service care

Care capabilities

Emergency
24/7 emergency

Team at a glance

11
Veterinarians (DVM)
7
Support staff
18
Total team

Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.

Technology & equipment

Full-service handling facility including a hydraulic chute and tilt tableA variety of stalls suitable to house cattle, camelids, small ruminants and swinePortable chute can be brought to your farm if you do not have adequate handling facilities

Services in detail

In-hospital and field service careRoutine herd health, including vaccinations, parasite control, pregnancy examinations, castration and dehorningHerd-level disease surveillance testing (brucellosis, Johne's, tuberculosis, caseous lymphadenitis and more)Certificates of veterinary inspection for the movement of animals within Missouri, interstate and internationallyTreatment of emergency medical issuesHerd disease outbreak investigationsHerd health planning to help improve animal health and efficiency24-hour outpatient and inpatient animal careAnesthesiologyOphthalmologyRadiologyReproduction (Theriogenology)Medical and surgical proceduresOn-farm care including routine preventive as well as sick animal careHerd-level consultative services regarding disease prevention, improved productivity and disease outbreak investigation

Appointments & hours

Regular office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Emergency treatment is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week

Frequently asked

Does University of Missouri Food Animal Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+

University of Missouri Food Animal Hospital provides 24/7 emergency care.

What services does University of Missouri Food Animal Hospital offer?+

University of Missouri Food Animal Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, and more.

What reviewers say

50% Mixed sentiment
based on 3 reviews

A university teaching hospital specializing in food animal and ambulatory veterinary care located in Columbia, Missouri.

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2 open roles
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1 Technician1 Support & front-of-house

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