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Skaer Veterinary Clinic

For over fifty years, Skaer Veterinary Clinic has cared for the pets of Wichita and surrounding communities. Family-owned and AAHA-accredited, we pair compassion with the highest standards in medicine. Pet care isn't just our job, it's the passion that drives us to do better for your family every single day.
4.7 rating from 343 reviews

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Skaer Veterinary Clinic is proud to be American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) accredited for over 30 years, a distinction earned by only 15% of pet hospitals nationally. We are also a Gold Certified Cat Friendly Practice, prioritizing felines with separate exam rooms and gentle handling. Our team relies on stress-free strategies so every pet receives low-impact care, even those prone to nervousness in new environments. We’d love for you to visit and see what all the excitement is about.

  • AAHA-accredited for over 30 years
  • Gold Certified Cat Friendly Practice
  • Stress-free, low-impact handling
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Our Service

From routine wellness exams to advanced diagnostics, dentistry, surgery, and end-of-life care, our animal hospital offers a full range of veterinary services for every stage of your pet's life. Our veterinarians are known for getting to the root of the problem, combining decades of experience with state-of-the-art equipment to keep the pets of Wichita and neighboring communities happy, healthy, and comfortable.
Hospice Care
Compassionate end-of-life care for dogs and cats — pain management, in-home euthanasia through trusted partners, and honest guidance, on your…
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Veterinary Dentistry
Anesthetized dental care including full-mouth digital X-rays, dental nerve blocks, and thorough cleaning above and below the gum line —…
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Veterinary Surgery
Personalized soft-tissue surgery for dogs and cats — from routine spays and neuters to more complex procedures, with custom anesthesia…
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Anesthesia
Individualized anesthesia plans with pre-operative bloodwork, advanced real-time monitoring, and a dedicated nurse whose sole job is watching your pet…
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Diagnostics
In-house bloodwork, urinalysis, cultures, cytology, and parasite screening for dogs and cats — many results the same day, so treatment…
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Ultrasound
Painless, real-time imaging of your pet's kidneys, liver, spleen, bladder, and heart — usually without radiation, sedation, or any discomfort…
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Radiology / X-Ray
Digital X-ray imaging that produces instant, high-quality views of bones, joints, the chest, abdomen, and mouth — at a lower…
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Internal Medicine
Thorough, evidence-based diagnosis and long-term management of complex organ-system disease in dogs and cats — kidneys, liver, pancreas, GI tract,…
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"You are part of our family too. And your pet's care is a trust we take very seriously."
Dr. Christen Skaer
Owner, DVM

Meet our compassionate team

Our veterinarians and staff feel less like a team and more like a family, and that warmth extends to every pet that walks through our doors. Each member is chosen for the compassion, honesty, and high standards that have defined Skaer Veterinary Clinic for generations.
Janelle
Janelle has worked for Skaer veterinary clinic for approximately 6 years. She is the jack of all trades. She takes care of all of our in house lab equipment, which…
Christen Skaer
DVM
Dr. Skaer earned a master's degree in environmental studies from Friends University and holds a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Kansas State University (1999). She also holds a certificate in…
Elizabeth Covington
DVM
Originally an East Coast girl, Dr. Covington graduated from Kansas State University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2014. She started her career in south central Kansas in mixed animal practice…
Coty
Coty comes to veterinary medicine from a background in large animal care, having grown up in the rodeo world. With about a year and a half in the field, she…
Molli
Molli has a background in cosmetology and has spent 20 years in her profession. She has been part of the Skaer team for nearly seven years, where she makes sure…
Andrea
Andrea brings over eight years of experience in client care, where she's developed a strong passion for helping people and creating positive experiences. For almost four years, she has been…
Jae
Jae's education spans an impressive range of the animal sciences: an Associate of Science in Human Biology from National University, an Animal Behavior Certification from the University of Washington, and…
Jeralin
Jeralin brings 19 years of professional experience in veterinary medicine, along with years of volunteering at shelters and rescues before that. She earned an Associate of Science in Pre-Veterinary Medicine from…
Stephanie
RVT
Steph holds an Associate of Science from Butler Community College and is a Registered Veterinary Technician through Colby Community College. She has been in the veterinary profession for three and…
Becca
Practice Manager
Becca earned her Veterinary Assisting Diploma from the Professional Career Development Institute in 2006 and has been working in the profession since 2007 — nearly two decades of caring for…
Christelle
Registered Veterinary Technician
I earned an Associate of Science degree and graduated from Brown Mackie Technical College in 2015 with an Associate of Applied Science degree. I became a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)…
Kelly
Inventory manager, Veterinary Assistant
Attended KSU for Wildlife biology. Certificate in pet CPR. Have been in this profession for over 20 years. 8 years of that was in emergency medicine. Emergency and intensive care…
Micayla
Veterinary Assistant
Micayla got her start in the veterinary field when she was 19, and has been in the profession for 11 years. She joined Skaer in 2019, where she has spent…

Testimonials

For close to fifty years, families across Wichita have trusted us with their four-legged loved ones, many returning generation after generation. Their kind words reflect the honest, compassionate, family-style care our team works hard to deliver every day.
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Best Vet experience ever! Taylor and Doctor Crockett showed so much love and patience with Sir McJagger during our visit. Everyone was very friendly and welcoming from the very first call until the final check out. We have been blessed with some great Vet/staff over the years. This Team provided service at a whole new level – truly amazing! Thank you so much and may God continue to bless you all!

Bill Happy Gilmore

Wichita is very fortunate to have such a high quality veterinary practice. I’ve been taking my cats there for several years now, and I wouldn’t go anywhere else. Dr. Christan Skaer is a skilled and compassionate veterinarian, and a wonderful human being. All of the staff there are great to work with. I should know – I’m a retired veterinarian myself.

Sandy Littlearkranch

I wanted to say thank you to Dr. Skaer and all the staff at the clinic. They are very patient and loving with our dog Possum, who is not the best patient. They continually provide excellent care. I like that I can call and pick up prescriptions when they need to be refilled easily and conveniently.

Departing Contestant

Our family has been entrusting our beloved pets to the exemplary care of Skaer Veterinary Clinic. They are professional & knowledgeable in all aspects of vet care, and the staff on the office side are fantastic. But most of all, is the kindness and compassion they show. Skaer Vet. takes care of both the animals and the humans.

David Feiertag

We have selected the professional and caring veterinary services of SKAER’S for many years begnning with Dr. Bill Skaer and now Dr. Christian Skaer. We trust and recommend them highly!

Dale Krebbs

Skaer Veterinary is outstanding. They are kind and gentle with animals that are scared or in pain. We have had very good care for our dogs from the entire office. Would not want to take them anywhere else!

Debra Evans

Dr. Skaer has so much knowledge and expertise that we are completely confident with Levi’s care even though he has complex issues. She treats us with care and compassion and keeps us informed and involved in decision-making.

Karen Wedel

We were able to get in quickly and Dr. Skaer and all her staff were wonderful. You could tell how much they cared about taking care of their patients and their families. We also appreciated how well everything was communicated to us about our puppy’s condition.

The Bezzants

This vet clinic is absolutely phenomenal. I love Skaer for all the people that work there, their super friendly environment, they treat my puppies like family, they offer training help wherever they can totally for free, and the list just goes on and on. I’ve been to a handful of vets in Wichita that I thought I liked, but none of them hold a candle to Skaer. Plus, it’s owned and operated by a Wichita local veterinarian and founded in Wichita by the current owner’s father! On top of having an excellent experience, they are priced consistently with or cheaper than any competitor I’ve talked to.

Ian van Grootheest

News & Articles

Explore the latest news, pet health tips, and stories from our veterinary team. From preventative care advice to clinic updates, our articles are written to help you give your pet the happy, healthy, and comfortable life they deserve.
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Dog and Cat Dental Disease: The Hidden Problem in Most Pets
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