Creve Coeur Veterinarians
Christopher K. Moritz, D.V.M.
Dr. Christopher Moritz completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Missouri-Columbia where he majored in Fisheries and Wildlife from 1981-1984. In 1984, he was accepted to the University of Missouri-Columbia College of Veterinary Medicine. He was elected to lead the class as Senior Class President in 1987, and graduated in 1988 with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from UMC. After graduation, Dr. Christopher Moritz practiced for two years at Kirkwood Animal Hospital, gaining valuable experience in small and exotic animal medicine and surgery. In 1990, he took a position at the National Animal Disease Center in Ames, Iowa, studying Brucellosis, a disease that affects both cattle and humans. In 1991, he took a position in Springfield, Illinois, gaining further private practice experience. Then, in October 1993, he returned to St. Louis and started Everything Pets Animal Hospital, with his wife, Dr. Christine R. Moritz. In August 2005, Dr. Christopher Moritz and Dr. Christine R. Moritz along with their partner Dr. Steven M. Glaeser, purchased the Creve Coeur Animal Hospital practice and merged the practices into the newly renovated Creve Coeur Animal Hospital building. In addition to his duties as a staff veterinarian, he serves as the Hospital Director.
Christine R. Moritz, D.V.M.
Dr. Christine Moritz completed her undergraduate studies at Texas A & M University from 1981 – 1984 where she majored in Animal Science. In 1984, she was accepted as one of two Curator’s Scholars to the University of Missouri-Columbia College of Veterinary Medicine. She was also appointed Freshman Class President by the Dean’s office. In 1988, she graduated with a degree of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from UMC and won an award for excellence in internal medicine. After graduation, Dr. Christine Moritz spent two years in clinical practice in west St. Louis County. In 1990, she then accepted a position at the National Animal Disease Center where she studied Leptospirosis in swine, a disease that causes reproductive failure in that species. In 1991, she took a position at Coble Animal Hospital, an AAHA member hospital in Springfield, Illinois. Then in October 1993, she and her husband, Dr. Christopher Moritz, started Everything Pets Animal Hospital. In August of 2005, Dr. Christine Moritz and Dr. Christopher Moritz along with their partner Dr. Steven Glaeser, purchased the Creve Coeur Animal Hospital practice and merged the practices into the newly renovated Creve Coeur Animal Hospital facility. In addition to her duties at Creve Coeur Animal Hospital, she and her husband are raising their three children Katie, Will and Tim while caring for their two dogs, Camden and Mallory.
Steven M. Glaeser, D.V.M.
Dr. Steven Glaeser grew up in Texas and attended Texas A&M University from 1981-1984. He transferred to the University of Minnesota in 1984, where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Veterinary Science in 1987 and his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 1989. Dr. Glaeser then gained valuable practice and emergency medicine experience at animal hospitals in Las Vegas, Nevada, Rochester, New York, and the St. Louis Metropolitan area. Since joining Everything Pets Animal Hospital in 1999, he has expanded his practice scope to include rabbits and small mammals. His interest in ultrasound led to certification by The Sound-Eklin Academy of Veterinary Ultrasound. In the summer of 2004, Dr. Glaeser became a part owner and Vice President of Everything Pets Animal Hospital, P.C. Then in August of 2005, Dr. Glaeser, along with his partners, purchased and renovated the Creve Coeur Animal Hospital where their practice now resides. In his time away from work, Dr. Glaeser enjoys gardening and landscaping at home, his church, and also at the Creve Coeur Animal Hospital grounds. He and his wife, Sherry, also enjoy cooking and entertaining. Dr. Glaeser and Sherry are raising two high-school age children, Emily and Abbey, as well as their dog Ella and their cats, Sam and Hazel. They have two adult children, Mike and Katie, who are both married and reside in St Louis County. They have recently welcomed their first grandchild, Emma, who keeps them both young at heart.
Raelynn A. Kemp, D.V.M.
Dr. Raelynn Kemp completed her undergraduate studies in Animal Science and Biochemistry from the University of Missouri-Columbia where she also received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in May 2004. Her honors include: the Three Rivers Kennel Club Scholarship, the Gibreath-McLorn Scholarship, the Frank E. and Ena Hickerson Rhoads Scholarship, the College of Veterinary Medicine Memorial Scholarship, the Bright Flight Scholarship, Missouri Curator’s Scholarship, and the Alpha Zeta Fraternity. Her work experience and activities include: preceptorships in exotic animal medicine and surgery, UMC Raptor Rehabilitation Project (birds of prey) - Secretary and Treasurer, and she completed an elective block in special imaging/ultrasound and cardiology at UMC. In the spring of 2004, Dr. Kemp joined Everything Pets Animal Hospital (now Creve Coeur Animal Hospital) as an Associate Veterinarian. Dr. Kemp lives in University City with her husband Mike and her cats Chispa and Simon.
Tony Kronk, D.V.M.
Dr. Tony Kronk completed his undergraduate studies in Biology at Southeast Missouri State University. He continued his education at Southeast by pursuing a Masters degree in Biology, investigating the prevalence of West Nile Virus in dogs. Dr. Kronk received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 2008, graduating Cum Laude. Also in 2008, he was inducted into Phi Zeta, the Veterinary Honor Society. In the summer of 2008, Dr. Kronk joined Creve Coeur Animal Hospital as an Associate Veterinarian. Since starting his career, Dr. Kronk has attended The Sound-Eklin Academy of Veterinary Imaging and was certified in abdominal ultrasound. His professional interests include small animal cardiology and reptile medicine and surgery. He currently lives in Chesterfield with his cat Leary, as well as a kingsnake and leopard gecko.
