Meet Our Team
Dr. William R. Tappmeyer
DVM
Wright City & Warrenton
When Dr. Tappmeyer opened the Wright City Veterinary Clinic in 1978, he found that practicing veterinary medicine at his own clinic was similar to what James Herriott described in his books, including "All Creatures Great and Small. The people and the medications (in the books) were different, but the personalities and the situations were similar," Dr. Tappmeyer said.
"In my early years, West St. Louis County was all rural, by my high school days it was all suburbia.” Dr. Tappmeyer, who grew up in Creve Coeur, said. "We had cats, dogs, mules, cows, hogs and chickens." In high school, he shadowed two veterinarians at County Veterinary Hospital in St. Charles.
He graduated with his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine in 1974. Today, Dr. Tappmeyer is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association and the Greater St. Louis Veterinary Medical Association.
Dr. Tappmeyer and his wife Cheryl enjoy spending time with their three grown children and their families. They have one cat and some cattle. He is an active member of Friedens United Church of Christ, an assistant troop leader with Boy Scout Troop 22, and a volunteer at Independence Center Fishin’ Mission. He enjoys farming, camping, hiking, and vintage tractors.
Dr. Jill Jacobsmeyer
DVM, Medical Director
Warrenton
Dr. Jill has had a lifelong love of animals. Years of volunteering at the Humane Society of St. Louis as a child was her first experience with helping pets. Since then she has gained over 25 years of experience working in veterinary medicine. Working through college at an animal hospital, she realized that was the only career option for her. “I wanted the daily challenge and reward of helping people and their pets.” She received her undergraduate degree in Biology from St. Louis University. She went on to earn her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Missouri - College of Veterinary Medicine in 2004. She practiced in Troy and Wentzville before joining the Wright City and Warrenton Veterinary Clinics in 2007.
Dr. Jill is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association with a special interest in Feline Medicine and the human-animal bond. She and her husband Kent have 2 children, a dachshund, and an orange tabby. They live on a small farm in Troy where the kids raise chickens and hogs for their 4H projects. When they are not going to practices and cheering the kids on at ball games, she enjoys fishing, reading and crafting. She has been happy to be welcomed into the warm hometown atmosphere of Warrenton. Her family attends St. John’s Lutheran Church, her daughter attends Holy Rosary School and the entire family is involved with Warren County 4-H. She looks forward to continuing to build relationships with the people and pets in our practice
Dr. Nolan Butcher
DVM, Medical Director
Wright City & Warrenton
A native of Warrenton, Dr. Butcher began his studies at the University of Missouri-Columbia and earned his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University Of Missouri College Of Veterinary Medicine in 2012. While there he was named to both the Dean's List and Honor's List.
Dr. Butcher has professional interests in surgery, orthopedics, and dentistry and is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association.
Dr. Butcher and his wife have two daughters Caitlyn and Claire. They share their home with one dog (Fitz) and one cat (Pete). Outside of the clinic, Dr. Butcher enjoys hunting, fishing, hiking, and traveling to national parks.
Dr. Andrea Hambach
DVM
Wright City & Warrenton
Dr. Andrea Hambach was born and raised in Warrenton. She earned her veterinary degree from the University of Missouri, graduating in 2002.
After living and working in Alaska for 18 years, she moved back home to the Warrenton area in 2020. Her professional interests include soft tissue surgery, dentistry and senior/geriatric care.
She and her husband David have two boys, David and Miles, and one granddaughter, Brelynn. Their family has three crazy cats, Haley, The Rockster and Little Dude. In her free time, she enjoys running, making pottery, gardening and reading, with a new addiction to succulents.
Dr. Russell Ehlmann
DVM
Warrenton
A native of St. Charles, Dr. Ehlmann grew up on a farm and was active in 4-H and showed market steers at the county fair. He attended undergraduate studies at the University of Missouri-Columbia and received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 1985 from the University Of Missouri College Of Veterinary Medicine.
Dr. Ehlmann was in a mixed animal practice after graduation in Southeast Missouri until 1991 when he moved back to the St. Louis area and practiced small animal veterinary medicine. In 2011 he moved to Columbia, Missouri where he was the Shelter Veterinarian at the Central Missouri Humane Society. He has an interest in general surgery and is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association.
Dr. Amanda Watters
DVM
Wright City & Warrenton
Dr. Amanda Watters grew up in a small town in central Illinois. Her career is driven by her lifelong passion for animal care and the human-animal bond. Being a veterinarian is something she has always wanted to do. She got her bachelor’s degree in biological sciences at the University of Missouri and then graduated from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine in 2021.
She has a special interest in small exotic animal care and medicine, which drove her to volunteer at the Wildlife Medical Clinic while in vet school. She was involved with the treatment and care of many wildlife species, including raccoons, foxes, opossums, squirrels, rabbits, raptors (eagles, hawks, owls), waterfowl, songbirds, turtles, and snakes. She and her husband have an animal crew of their own, including dogs, cats, snakes, lizards, turtles, fish (freshwater and saltwater), a rabbit, a salamander, and a bird. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, fishing, doing puzzles, playing board games, and playing video games.
Dr. Emily Stamer
DVM
Wright City
Dr. Emily Stamer is originally from St. Peters, Missouri, and attended Rockhurst University for her undergraduate degree. She then went on to attend Veterinary School at the University of Missouri and graduated in 2021. She has special interests in pain management, preventative medicine, and soft tissue surgery. She values client communication and compassionate care. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband, crocheting, playing piano and spending time with her two cats (Dory and Hank ) and two dogs (Becky and Gerald).
Sammy Barnes
Registered Veterinary Technician
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Kerri Carter
Veterinary Assistant, Inventory Manager
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Tiffany Bowen
Veterinary Assistant
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Kayla Davis
Veterinary Assistant
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Ivy Tinnin
Veterinary Assistant
Hailey Ewing
Veterinary Assistant
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Alyssa Stapleton
Veterinary Assistant
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Kamryn Haney-Gordon
Veterinary Assistant
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Madeline Gooch
Veterinary Assistant / Receptionist
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Grace Hayes
Veterinary Assistant
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Alyssa Snow
Veterinary Assistant
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Savannah Bridges
Veterinary Assistant, Inventory Manager
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Ashley Shea
Veterinary Assistant
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Billie Baxter
Office Manager
Wright City & Warrenton
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Donna Thomas
Customer Service Representative
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Penny Waller
Customer Service Representative
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Theresa King
Customer Service Representative
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Stephanie Balven
Customer Service Representative
Wright City
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