About Central Pet Care

Central Pet Care makes a commitment to serve our clients and patienst with a sense of community and family to provide a level of quality in veterinary medicine that can be trusted. We take pride in our devotion to the well-being of our companion animal patients and in communicating honestly with their care-givers. We will provide leadership through education, encouragement throught compassion and satisfaction through the highest standards of veterinary care atainable.

Central Pet Care is staffed by a team of healthcare professionals. Our doctors and staff are trained and educated in their field of expertise. Their years of experience and caring nature is what makes the staff at Central Pet Care one of the best veterinary healthcare teams. Our personal commitment to our patients is that if we wouldn't recommend it for our pets we will not recommend it for yours.

Professional Affiliations

We are proud members of these organizations:

American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)

Missouri Veterinary Medical Association (MVMA)

American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)

Meet Our Team

Dr. Melanie K. Grundy

Dr. Grundy grew up right here in southwest Missouri on a little farm just east of Carthage. Graduating from Carthage High School she thenon to receive her Bachelor of Science Degree from Missouri Southern State University. Dr. Grundy received her doctorate in Veterianry Medicine from the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine in 1998. Dr. Grundy has owned Central Pet Care since October of 2000.