Our Staff and Veterinarians

Cavanaugh Pet first opened it's door for business in 2000. It began as a solo veterinary practice with Dr. Curt Cavanaugh practicing Animal Medicine and Surgery. Our goal is to provide good veterinary care for our clients in a relaxed and caring manner.


 

Dr. Curt M. Cavanaugh, DVM

 

Dr. Cavanaugh received his veterinary degree at Iowa State University in 1988. He has been practicing in the Kansas City area since 1989 and started Cavanaugh Pet Hospital in 2000. He has special interests in senior pet care and oncology.

 

Dr. Cavanaugh’s family consist of his wife Jane, a Jackson County legislative aide. His son Jake, his daughter Ali and two dogs Louie and Roxie. He enjoys college football, basketball and riding his bike. He has participated in the MS 150.

 

 

Dr. Don I. Stukey, DVM

 

Dr. Stukey is a 1999 graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia College of Veterinary Medicine. After practicing in St. Louis for 3 years, he and his wife moved to Kansas City in 2002. Dr. Stukey’s wife is a teacher in the North Kansas City School District, and their young son enjoys sports, fishing and studying animals.

 

Dr. Stukey enjoys traveling, sampling various cuisines, and supporting local sports teams. Currently, his family is in search of the best ice cream. His love of animals is ever present as he shares his home with injured and abandoned animals. In addition, he strives to remain current in all areas of veterinary medicine to ensure his patients receive the best and most up to date care available.

 

 

Dr. Mindy Shrout, DVM

 

Dr. Shrout lives in Blue Springs and is a 5th generation graduate of Blue Springs public schools, graduating in 2001. She Graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 2005 with a Bachelors of Science in Animal Sciences then went on to complete her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2009. She grew up on a dairy farm in south Blue Springs and developed a natural love of farm and companion animals at an early age. She enjoys spending time with family and friends and is an avid movie buff. She currently has a dog and two cats and is anxious to share her love and knowledge of your pets health care with you.

 

 

Our Staff

 

Our office staff currently consists of these employees.

Licensed Veterinary Technicians

Veterinary Assistants Receptionist Kennel Staff