Dr. Stacey Bender, DVM

Dr. Bender grew up in Manchester, Missouri, and worked as a veterinary assistant at West County Animal Clinic in late high school and during the summers while in college.  Upon completing my undergraduate degree at St. Louis University, attended veterinary school at the University of Missouri – Columbia.  After graduation, she moved to Florida to work at an equine/small animal hospital for 2 years, then worked at a small animal/exotic clinic in Illinois for the next 5 years.

In April 2012, Stacey joined the staff of West County Animal Clinic as a veterinarian and now owns the clinic. She lives in. St. Charles with her husband, infant daughter, one dog, and 3 cats. Her areas of interest in veterinary medicine include cardiology, feline medicine, exotics, and dentistry.

Dr. Dietrich Steinberg, DVM

Dr. Steinberg was born in Germany and graduated from Hannover Veterinary School.  Following his post graduate studies at the Veterinary School in Munich, he received his Dr. Med. Vet degree (Magna Cum Laude).  In June of 1970, he came to St. Louis and was employed by the Humane Society and started West County Animal Clinic in November of 1973.  In his long career, Dr. Steinberg has been devoted to optimal care of the pets entrusted to him.  He is personally committed to ongoing lifelong learning and training in order to offer the best possible service to his clients.

Dr. Elizabeth Dolan DVM

Dr. Dolan joined the team at West County Animal Clinic as a new graduate in 2016. She is a St. Louis native who attended the University of Missouri for both her undergraduate and veterinary degrees, She currently lives in St.Charles with 3 small dogs and two cats. Dr. Dolan enjoys yard work and gardening in her free time and is an avid Blues hockey fan. Her areas of interest in veterinary medicine include preventive care, nutrition, and endocrinology.

Dr. Patterson

Dr Patterson is a 1991 Graduate from the University of Missouri- Columbia. She has practiced in West County for the entirety of her career. She is married with two adult daughters, in college, 1 step-son and daughter in law, and two beautiful granddaughters. She has 2 dogs, a cat, and a betta fish.

Jennifer – Head Vet Tech.

Jenni grew up in Maplewood Missouri and has worked as a veterinary technician for 16 years. In February of 2010, Jenni joined the staff at West County Animal Clinic. Jenni still lives in Maplewood, but now with her husband and two children. She has 4 dogs and 3 cats. Her areas of interest are surgery, dentistry, and cardiology.

Tabethia – Vet Tech

Tabethia has worked in the Veterinary field since 2003. She graduated Jefferson College in 2007 with an Associate’s Degree in Science and completed the Veterinary Technician program. She took the state and national testing, which made her a Registered Veterinary Technician here in Missouri. She has 4 cats and a newborn son named Hendrix. Tabethia enjoys her job helping animals and their owners. She has hand raised many litters of orphaned kittens and found them homes. She is a hard worker with a big heart.

Dana – Receptionist

Dana grew up right here in west county and has been working at our clinic since the spring of 2006.  She enjoys not only working upfront with the clients but also assisting with animals in the back.  Dana is married and is raising a daughter. She has quite a few pets:  3 dogs (two pit bull terriers and a pomeranian/papillion mix), 3 cats (two calicos and an orange tabby), as well as 2 “foster” kitties who may never be leaving.  In her spare time, she enjoys going to Cardinal games, concerts, and Walt Disney World with the family. 

Rene – Vet Tech.

Renee started in this field in 2011, after earning her degree in veterinary technology in October of 2010. Her love and c compassion for animals prompted her to change paths mid-life, after an award-winning career in floral design and raising 2 children. She is now blessed with 2 grandchildren, Saylor May and Hadley Grace. She also has 3 wonderful dogs. Renee enjoys babysitting, occasional floral design, gardening, and spending time with family.