Megan Wilson
Associate Veterinarian Dr. Megan Wilson graduated from the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine in May of 2018, and joined the New Melle team July 2018. She received her Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from Truman State University in Kirksville, Missouri. Prior to veterinary school, Megan enjoyed spending her summers shadowing and learning at McCauley Animal Clinic. She also completed an externship at MAC during her veterinary clinics. Her special areas of interest include surgery, dentistry and nutrition. At home, Megan has two pets – “Jack”, a spunky domestic longhair cat and “Lucy”, a yellow Labrador retriever. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, fishing, watching movies, reading and crocheting. She is very excited to care for your pets at New Melle Animal Hospital! |
Aaron McCauley
Veterinarian/Owner Dr. Aaron McCauley now spends the majority of his time at McCauley Animal Clinic, our Cottleville location, but dedicates every other Friday at New Melle Animal Hospital. Aaron is an MU graduate who received his BS in Animal Science in 1994 and Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in 1998. He began working for a 7 doctor practice in St. Louis that he had worked for throughout high school and college. To gain additional experience, he worked for the Animal Emergency Clinic in St. Louis and St. Charles for 2 years. In 2000, Aaron and his brother Ira purchased and began operating New Melle Animal Hospital in New Melle, MO. Shortly thereafter, in 2001, the brothers decided to open a sister clinic, McCauley Animal Clinic in Weldon Spring. Dr. Aaron lives in Chesterfield, MO with his daughter, Poppy, and enjoys drawing, photography, and playing outdoors with his black lab, "Boudin" and mutt, "Boo". |
Ira McCauley
Veterinarian/Owner Dr. Ira McCauley now spends the majority of his time at McCauley Animal Clinic, our Cottleville location, but dedicates every other Friday at New Melle Animal Hospital. Ira graduated from MU Veterinary school in 1995. After graduation he worked as a mixed animal veterinarian in Higginsville, MO. In 1997 he went to work for The Animal Emergency Clinic in Lees Summit, MO as a full time staff veterinarian, but also performed relief work at numerous hospitals in the Kansas City area. During this time frame, his brother, Aaron, had entered veterinary school and a decision was made that they would endeavor to operate a practice together in the future. In 2000, Ira moved to the St. Louis area and the McCauley brothers purchased New Melle Animal Hospital. In 2001, sister clinic, McCauley Animal Clinic, was opened in Weldon Spring. Dr. Ira enjoys the interaction with clients and pets in both of the practices. His main area of focus is surgery and sporting dogs. He also owns a waterfowling products manufacturing business named MOmarsh, Inc. Dr. Ira lives in Defiance, MO with his wife Kellie. They have 2 sons--Kory and Quinn who are a full time job, and then some, for Kellie. They have a mutt, "Trixie", and two Labrador Retrievers, "Sadie" and "Butta" who love to retrieve and get into trouble. Their aloof cat is named Riley. |
Rachel
Hospital Manager |
Patti
Receptionist Patti graduated from Robert Morris University with a nursing assistant degree. She has been with New Melle Animal Hospital since 2000 when she made the transition from the human medicine field to the animal medicine field. While Patti lends a technical hand with the patients occasionally, she really enjoys her position as receptionist because of the interaction with our clients. Patti loves chit-chatting with clientele and hearing about their pets. At home, Patti has 3 cats--"Marty", "Uno" and "Dos". She loves to garden, swim and go boating. |
Alex
Veterinary Technician Alex came to work for New Melle Animal Hospital in August 2019 following work at an emergency and specialist clinic. His passion is using his emergency experience to help those in crisis with their pets. He has "Roman", a Border Collie at home, and loves taking him to dog parks in his spare time. |
Pam
Veterinary Technician Pam splits her work time between New Melle Animal Hospital and McCauley Animal Clinic. She has been working for the McCauley brothers since 2001. She received her BS in biology from the University of Missouri St. Louis. While working 11 years in emergency animal medicine she met the McCauley brothers. She has been a veterinary technician for almost 30 years, and has the unique ability of relating equally with clients and their pets. Pam and her husband Tracy reside on their property in Troy with one of their daughters, Madi, also employed at McCauley Animal Clinic. Their other daughter Katarina lives out of state while her husband is in the US Navy. Their pet menagerie consists of 6 dogs: "Buster" the Jack Russell, "Shifter" the Golden, "Bear" the Aussie , "Pixie" the Cocker Mix, "Murphy" the Bernese Mountain Dog and "Ellie" the Australian Shepherd. They also have 5 rescued cats: Katniss, Primm, Peeta, Lizzy and Izzy. Pam is known for her chick obsession. She has two turkeys and 20+ chickens. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her chickens, gardening or riding the Harley. |
Erica
Technician Assistant |
McCauley Animal Clinic4646 Mid Rivers Mall Dr
Cottleville, MO 63376 Fax: (636) 329-0058 mccauleyac@gmail.com Get DirectionsHours of OperationMon., Tues. & Thurs.: 8am - 7*pm
Wed. & Friday: 8am - 5pm Saturday: 9am- 1pm In Case of Emergency |
Our Partners in Care |
New Melle Animal Hospital3519 Hwy. F, PO Box 247
Defiance, MO 63341 Fax: (636) 828-4252 newmelleanimalhospital@gmail.com Get DirectionsHours of OperationWeekdays- 9am - 5pm
Sat 9am- 12pm In Case of Emergency |