Our Doctors
Dr. David Maledy
Dr. David Maledy is a 2010 Graduate of the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine. He got his undergraduate degree in Animal Sciences from the University of Missouri in 2006 prior to entering veterinary school. Dr. Maledy practiced three years in Arnold, Missouri prior to coming to Concord Animal Hospital. Dr. Maledy joined Concord Animal Hospital in the fall of 2013.
Dr. Maledy interests include general surgery and medicine with primary focus in canine and feline medicine. Dr. Maledy does see some exotics including but not limited to Guinea Pigs, Hamsters, Rats, Birds, and some reptiles. Dr. Maledy’s primary focus is on comprehensive animal health. This starts with the physical examination and includes everything from preventative medicine to complete and thorough diagnostic and therapeutic options. Dr. Maledy enjoys working with clients and their pets and works to find a solution to every problem that fits each situation uniquely. Dr. Maledy enjoys technology and is helping to bring a more technological experience to Concord Animal Hospital. With time the plan is to include more online options in communication and prescription management. Dr. Maledy is an avid sports fan and enjoys cheering on the St. Louis Cardinals and Blues, Mizzou Tiger football and basketball, and Jacksonville Jaguar football. He is an avid softball player and enjoy participating in pick-up basketball whenever the opportunity presents itself. Dr. Maledy is married to his wife Amy and has two sons Edmund and Lincoln. Dr. Maledy and his family live in the South St. Louis County area.
Appointment Hours
Monday 8AM-10AM 12:00PM-3:00PM
Tuesday 10AM-1PM 2PM-5PM
Wednesday OFF
Thursday 11AM-1PM 3PM-7PM
Friday 10:30AM-1PM 2:30PM-5PM
Saturday 8AM-12PM Varying
Dr. Andrea Ernst
Dr. Andrea Ernst is a 2019 Graduate of the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine. She studied pre-veterinary sciences and business administration at the University of Missouri for two years prior to entering vet school. Dr. Ernst is a St. Louis native and attended Cor Jesu Academy for high school. During high school, she worked as a “kennel kid” at Concord for several years. Due to her love of the practice, staff, and clientele, Dr. Ernst decided to come back for several internships throughout vet school, and eventually joined the team full time in 2019.
Dr. Ernst focuses primarily on canine and feline general medicine and surgery. She believes client education is a very important part of veterinary medicine, which is why she tries to spend time during each visit thoroughly explaining general wellness topics (i.e. vaccines, preventatives, nutrition) or a particular disease process your pet may have. In her free time, Dr. Ernst enjoys spending time with her family (especially her niece and nephews), hanging out with her friends, and going on weekend trips to the Lake of the Ozarks.
Appointment Hours
Monday 10AM-1:00PM 3PM-7PM
Tuesday OFF
Wednesday 10AM-1PM 2:30PM-5:00PM
Thursday 8AM-10:30AM 2:30PM-5:00PM
Friday 8AM-10:30AM 2:30PM-5PM
Saturday 8AM-12PM Varying
Dr. Elizabeth (Liz) Kirkman (Komlos)
Dr. Elizabeth Kirkman graduated from the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine in May 2022 and joined Concord Animal Hospital full time in June of 2022. Dr. Kirkman grew up in the St. Louis region and spent numerous hours shadowing at Concord before she graduated vet school. Dr. Kirkman married her husband Kaelan in November of 2022 and will be soon changing her doctor name to Dr. Komlos. In her free time Dr. Kirkman enjoys baking, golfing, and spending time with her two corgis.
Appointment Hours
Monday 8AM-10AM 2PM-5PM
Tuesday 8AM-10:30AM 3PM-5PM
Wednesday 8AM-11AM 2:30PM-5:00PM
Thursday OFF
Friday 8AM-11AM 2:30PM-5PM
Saturday 8AM-12PM Varying
Dr. Stephanie Weber
Dr. Stephanie Weber graduated from the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine in 2009 after completing her undergraduate and Masters of Business Administration degree. Dr. Weber is a native of St. Louis and has had a lifelong interest in animals, always wanting to become a veterinarian. Dr. Weber first worked at Concord Animal Hospital during her high school years as a kennel assistant. She then came to work full time as a veterinarian in 2009. After the birth of her second child Dr. Weber moved to a part time role at Concord Animal Hospital only working two to three days a week. Dr. Weber has a keen interest in animal behavior including but not limited to feline urinary problems. Dr. Weber enjoys working with clients to find solutions to all their pets problems both medically and behaviorally as necessary. Dr. Weber and her husband Greg reside in St. Louis county with their four children: Connor, Avarie, Ben, and Oliver. They share their home with two dogs and two cats. On her free time Dr. Weber enjoys cooking, traveling, and spending time with her family.
Appointment Hours
Saturday 8AM-12PM (Only 1 Saturday per month)
Dr. Kurt Jaeger
As of October of 2020, Dr. Jaeger took early retirement from Concord Animal Hospital, due to health reasons.
Dr. Gary King
As of December 26th, 2019 Dr. Gary King retired from Concord Animal Hospital after forty years of dedicated service.
Office Manager
Kiara Blackey
Kiara Blackey is the hospital director, a position she has held since 2022. Kiara is responsible for staff hiring, inventory, and the majority of business matters. Kiara handles customer service responsibilities and helps make Concord Animal Hospital run as smoothly and efficiently as possible. Kiara is paramount in helping keep all the doctors on task and focused on doing their jobs to the best of their abilities. Kiara started at Concord Animal Hospital in 2017 as a receptionist before taking over as hospital director.
Trish Rhodus
As of July 2022 Trish retired from Concord Animal Hospital after 22 years as office manager and 37 years with the hospital.
