Pioneer Animal Hospital

Welcome to Pioneer Animal Hospital! We are a full service companion animal veterinary hospital located in beautiful Leavenworth, KS. Pioneer Animal Hospital is fully accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association – a distinction held by less than 10% of veterinary hospitals across the United States.

Thank you for stopping by! We look forward to seeing you in person very soon!

Our Mission
Pioneer Animal Hospital is dedicated to the highest quality medicine and the greatest level of compassion for our clients and patients. We recognize that all creatures under our care and supervision deserve our utmost respect and attention. We strive to acknowledge and strengthen the human-animal bond and to do our part in actively promoting animal safety and welfare. We continually strive for excellence through education and communication.
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  • Mon/Tue/Fri: 8am-530pm
  • Wed: 8am-1pm
  • Thu: 8am-12pm & 2pm-530pm
  • Fri: 8am-530pm
  • Sat: 8am-12pm
  • Closed Sundays
  • William J. Wood, Jr.

    William J. Wood, Jr.

    Veterinarian (DVM)
    Dr. Wood is proud to call Leavenworth, KS his hometown!  He is a 1992 graduation of Leavenworth High School and attended Kansas State University for both his undergraduate and veterinary degrees.  Dr. Wood took over as sole owner of Pioneer Animal Hospital on January 3, 2006.  Prior to returning to Leavenworth he held positions as an associate veterinarian at both Michigan City Animal Hospital in Michigan City, IN (2001-2003) and Crysler Animal Hospital in Independence, MO (2003 to late 2005).

    Dr. Wood is married to Melony and has three children: Benjamin, Kimberly and Alexis. The family are proud owners of three cats: Oliver, Edgar, and Ramona. Dr. Wood and Melony have recently taken up road bicycling and enjoy all of the associated health and social benefits.  Dr. Wood’s other interests include music, the dramatic arts, and local (Leavenworth and Kansas City) sports.  You can commonly find him in the pit band (guitar/bass guitar) or on stage in community theater productions around the Kansas City area.

    Dr. Wood is a proud member of the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) and the Leavenworth-Lansing Area Chamber of Commerce.
    Education:
    Doctor of Veterinary Medicine 2001; BS (Agriculture) 1999

  • May

    Reception 

    May is originally from Olympia, WA, but has been happy to call Leavenworth “home” since 2005. Her passion for animals and interest in science and medicine led her to working in the veterinary field. She joined our practice in 2015. May is an avid bookworm and is constantly looking for new subjects to study. May has four feline fur children (Rorschach, Muad'dib, Mikasa, and Melkor), making her the quintessential cat lady.

    Years in Practice:
    Aug 06, 2015
    Interests:
    Reading, collecting oddities, crafting, and studying philosophy.

  • Kimberly

    Reception

    Kimberly is from Leavenworth, KS.   She worked in PAH’s kennel from 2013-2016 and then again for a short time in late 2017.  In 2018, she transitioned to the front desk where she enjoys getting to know our clients much better. When she is not at work, Kimberly can be found performing in theatres in the Greater Kansas City area. Kimberly’s best friend is a Russian Blue cat named Oliver who recently celebrated his 13th birthday!

    Years in Practice:
    Jan 01, 2013
    Interests:
    Costume design, reading, gaming, and writing.

  • Hunter

    Assistant

    Hunter is originally from Joplin, MO. In 2018 he moved to Leavenworth to live with and start a family with his fiancée, Allyssa.  He joined Pioneer’s team that very same year.  Hunter is the proud owner of one adorably fancy Pekingese, Lola. Hunter has worked as a veterinary assistant since 2015. When he isn’t spending time with his furry friends, Hunter enjoys fishing, bowling, and playing golf.

    Years in Practice:
    Jan 01, 2018
    Interests:
    Outdoorsmanship, history, and cars.

  • Phoebe

    Kennel Attendant

    Phoebe was born and raised in Leavenworth, KS. Phoebe’s love for animals and knack for understanding animals’ individual personalities led her to becoming Pioneer’s primary kennel attendant in October of 2018. She is the proud cat-mom of a sassy longhair named LaVey.  Lavey shares Phoebe’s love of vintage décor. Phoebe enjoys researching a diverse group of subjects, including abnormal psychology and Russian political history.

    Years in Practice:
    Jan 01, 2018
    Interests:
    Reading, cooking, gardening, and writing.

  •  

    Assistant

    Emily is from Tonganoxie, KS and joined our practice in May of 2019. Emily lives on a small farm with horses, chickens, cats, dogs, a pig, and a hedgehog! She particularly enjoys taking in the serenity of the outdoors while sitting on the porch with her miniature horse, Marty. Emily is currently working toward earning a national obedience certification through Animal Behavior College, which she looks forward to completing in July.

    Years in Practice:
    Jul 18, 2019
    Interests:
    Horse riding, running, and dog training.