Jefferson County, MO
Animal care and wellness first, then what is available locally.
Animal care and wellness
- Animal control (2)
- Jefferson County Animal Control Division (Animal Control Manager under the supervision of the Director; Animal Control Officers)Website: https://ecode360.com/27884993
Per County Code Sections 215.050-215.070 and 215.210; the Division issues county animal licenses and impounds animals. County website (jeffcomo.org) unreachable from this host, so no phone or address confirmed.
Source: Jefferson County Code, Chapter 215 Animal Control (eCode360) · Checked Nov 5, 2026 - Jefferson County Animal Control Division (County Services)Phone: 636-797-5577Address: 4848 State Hwy 30, House Springs, MO 63051Hours: Mon-Fri 10:00 AM-4:00 PM; closed Sat-SunFax: 636-797-6507
Responds to dogs/cats at large, neglect/abuse, injured animals, wild animals inside living areas; rabies quarantine; licenses boarding/breeding/rescue facilities; enforces County Code Chapter 215. Read from Internet Archive snapshot 2024-09-13 (county site unreachable from this host).
- Emergency vet care
Hours are only as each source states them. Call before you go.
VEG ER for Pets - BrentwoodPhone: (314) 970-2545Address: 2101 South Brentwood Boulevard, Brentwood, MO 63144City: BrentwoodOpen 24/7; nearest verified 24-hour hospital identified in this research; located in Brentwood (St. Louis County). A closer 24-hour clinic may exist but was not verified.
Source: VEG ER for Pets - Brentwood · Checked Nov 5, 2026 - Animal shelters and rescues (2)
- Jefferson County Animal Control - Animal Resource CenterPhone: 636-797-5577Address: 4848 State Hwy 30, House Springs, MO 63051Type: county shelter (rabies quarantine and temporary housing for dogs and cats available for rescue and adoption)
Best Friends no-kill award 2022 and 2023 per county page. Read from Internet Archive snapshot 2024-09-13.
- Jefferson County Animal Control CenterWebsite: https://ecode360.com/27884993Type: county public impound shelter (Animal Control Division)
County Code Section 215.210 and following: impounded animals are kept at the Animal Control Center under the Animal Control Manager. Address and phone not confirmed (jeffcomo.org unreachable from this host).
Source: Jefferson County Code, Chapter 215 Animal Control (eCode360) · Checked Nov 5, 2026
- Pet licence requiredFees: License with one year vaccination: $10.00; License with three year vaccination: $30.00Rule: No dog or cat is permitted within unincorporated Jefferson County unless licensed and the fee paid (County Code Section 215.150); owners submit the County animal license application plus the rabies certificate to the Animal Control Division; license period coincides with the rabies vaccination period (Section 215.170). Transient animals exempt for 30 days.Scope: unincorporated Jefferson CountySpecies: dog, catRequired: YesOrdinance url: https://ecode360.com/27884993Source: Jefferson County Code, Chapter 215 Animal Control (eCode360) · Checked Nov 5, 2026
- Rabies vaccination requirementRule: Every dog or cat kept in or brought into unincorporated Jefferson County must be vaccinated against rabies with a vaccine listed in the AVMA Compendium of Animal Rabies Prevention and Control and registered; revaccination frequency follows the effective period of the previous vaccine. Veterinarians vaccinate every dog or cat over three months and distribute county license applications; the combined rabies/license tag must be worn on the collar or harness (Sections 215.160, 215.170).Scope: countyOrdinance url: https://ecode360.com/27884993Source: Jefferson County Code, Chapter 215 Animal Control (eCode360) · Checked Nov 5, 2026
- Spay and neuter helpOperation SNIP (Humane Society of Missouri & Animal Medical Center of Mid-America)Phone: 314.951.1534Website: https://hsmo.org/operation-snip/Description: Low-cost spay and neuter surgeries for pets of Missouri residents (clinics in St. Louis City and Maryland Heights)Source: Humane Society of Missouri - Operation SNIP · Checked Nov 5, 2026
About this place
- Population231,888 (2024)Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 Population Estimates (counties and states) · Checked Nov 5, 2026
- Land area (sq mi)656.042 (2025)Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer Files (counties) · Checked Nov 5, 2026
- Official website
Available locally (92)
Veterinary clinics (29)
- Advantage Veterinary CenterHigh Ridge, MO
- Amy Jo Cook-Breeze D.V.M., P.C.Festus, MO
- Animal Clinic of Herculaneum, Inc.Herculaneum, MO
- Animal HouseArnold, MO
- Arnold Animal HospitalArnold, MO
- CareVet LLCCrystal City, MO
- De Soto Veterinary HospitalDe Soto, MO
- High Ridge Animal HospitalHigh Ridge, MO
- Hillsboro Veterinary Service, L.L.C.Hillsboro, MO
- Home With DignityBarnhart, MO
- House Springs Animal ClinicHouse Springs, MO
- Imperial Animal HospitalImperial, MO
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Veterinarians (52)
- Dr. Amanda Gruber, DVMHillsboro, MO
- Dr. Amanda Van Buren - Maners, DVMHigh Ridge, MO
- Dr. Amy Cook-Breeze, DVMFestus, MO
- Dr. Andrew Martin, DVMHerculaneum, MO
- Dr. Barbara Zehner, DVMCedar Hill, MO
- Dr. Belynda VanMeter, DVMHigh Ridge, MO
- Dr. Benjamin Rado, DVMImperial, MO
- Dr. Cassandra White, DVMImperial, MO
- Dr. Catrina Schmidt, DVMBarnhart, MO
- Dr. Clinton Boyd, DVMCedar Hill, MO
- Dr. David Hunt, DVMHigh Ridge, MO
- Dr. Elizabeth Komlos, DVMPevely, MO
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Groomers (1)
- Yucky Puppy Pet GroomingArnold, MO
Boarding (3)
- A Howlin’ Good TimeMO
- Playful PawsArnold, MO
- Stargate KennelArnold, MO
Breeders (7)
- Animals R UsHillsboro, MO
- Beran Support Services LLCJefferson, MO
- Critter Lane Petting Zoo LLCVALLES MINES, MO
- L & TFestus, MO
- SCHUCHMANN FARMS and S & S FARMSHIGH RIDGE, MO
- Simon CorderoArnold, MO
- Swing A Long Monkey RescueHouse Springs, MO
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Cities and towns in Jefferson County
- EurekaPage under St. Louis County18
- High Ridge18
- Arnold15
- Imperial12
- Hillsboro9
- Festus7
- De Soto7
- Cedar Hill5
- Herculaneum4
- Barnhart3
- Pevely2
- Crystal City1
- Byrnes Mill
- Olympian Village
- Lake Tekakwitha
- Cedar Hill Lakes
- Scotsdale
- Parkdale
- Kimmswick
- Peaceful Village
- Briarwood Estates
- Horine
- LaBarque Creek
- Murphy
- Raintree Plantation
- Summer Set