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About Us

Welcome to Animal Health Center, your local veterinarian in Charleston.

Our veterinarian and staff are devoted to staying on top of the latest diagnostics, treatments, and wellness programs to maintain your pet’s optimal health. Let’s work together to keep your beloved furry friend happy and healthy!

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Meet Our Team

Meet the Veterinarians & Team of Animal Health Center in Charleston!

We’re pleased to provide exceptional vet care for your pets. Call us at 573-683-4445 to speak to one of our caring veterinary team members today.

Veterinarian

Dr. Ross Sindle

Veterinarian

Dr. Sindle was born and raised in Southeast Missouri, where he graduated from Sikeston High School. He received a bachelor's degree in Animal Science from Murray State University. He then went on to attend the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine where he obtained his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2018. After graduation, he practiced both large and small animal medicine for 3 years in mid-Missouri. Before returning to Sikeston, he spent six months working in Manchester, Missouri at a small animal clinic, where he received special training in advanced orthopedic and soft tissue surgery.

Dr. Sindle joined Animal Health Center in 2021 and he strives to provide quality medicine to a variety of animals in the area including companion animals, equine, and production animals. His interests include small animal orthopedic surgery and production animal medicine.

While not at work, he enjoys spending time with his wife Allison, daughter Reese and son Jackson. They enjoy traveling and spending time outdoors.

Associations:
Veterinary Orthopedic Society
American Association of Bovine Practitioners
Missouri Veterinary Medical Association
American Veterinary Medical Association

Office Manager

Tayler

Office Manager

Tayler has worked in the veterinary field on and off since 2014. She joined Animal Health Center in 2021. She lives in Sikeston with her husband, James, and two daughters, Cheyenne and Olivia. She has a German Pointer Mix named Macy and a cat named Binx. In her spare time she likes to read and spend time with her family. She loves fall, Halloween, and all things spooky.

Veterinary Technicians

Megan

Veterinary Technician

Megan is one of our Veterinary Technicians. She moved here from Louisiana in 2020 and came to work with us in 2022. Outside of being a mom and wife you can find her spending time with her mini farm of animals and her cats and dogs. She also enjoys fishing, shopping, and taking road trips in her free time.

Landen

Veterinary Technician

Landen is a Kennel and Veterinary Technician. He has worked at Animal Health Center since May 2022. He graduated from East Prairie High School and is from Lexington, Kentucky. He has a beagle named Lilly. Landen is a big fan of basketball, Kentucky Wildcats and the LA Clippers. He loves to watch pro wrestling and listen to music.

Receptionist

Jaidyn

Receptionist

Jaidyn joined our team as our receptionist in September of 2024. For most of her life, Jaidyn was raised in Wyatt, Missouri. She was a graduate of the class of 2021 at Charleston High School. Jaidyn has a 3-year-old Pit Bull mix named Titan. In her spare time, she likes to read books, binge her favorite T.V. series, or spending time with her family.

Kennel Technicians

Sara

Kennel Technician

Bio coming soon!

Emily

Kennel Technician

Emily has worked at Animal Health Center since 2020. She is a Charleston High School graduate from Wyatt, Missouri. She has Traveler, a German shepherd mix. You can find Emily giving our boarding/day boarding animals extra love and attention in her down time at the clinic. In her spare time she likes to watch movies, shop for her pets, read, and spend time with her family.

Autumn

Kennel Technician

Autumn is in the class of 2025 at East Prairie High School. She has worked for Animal Health Center since 2023. She has Journee, a Boer goat which she shows at the SEMO fair. Oliver, a 2 year old mini Aussie, and Ruby, a 4 year old mini dachshund. She is the East Prairie FFA Chapter Vice President, and Area 15 FFA Association Treasurer. She placed 1st in Area 15 for her Veterinary Science Proficiency. Her favorite thing about working at Charleston AHC is getting to be around animals and care for them, and working towards her passion of becoming a veterinary technician. In Autumn’s spare time you can find her working with her show goat, planning FFA events, spending time with family, and probably doing something to get hurt.

Mia

Kennel Technician

Bio coming soon!

Skyler

Kennel Technician

Bio coming soon!