Originally from St. Louis, Dr. Ryterski graduated cum laude in 1983 from the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine. After graduation, he worked two years in a rural practice in Southern Illinois before relocating back to St. Louis where he began work at our affiliated practice Grantview Animal Hospital. In 1989, Dr. Ryterski moved to Brentwood Animal Hospital to manage operations upon the retirement of founder, Dr. Tom Shore.

Dr. Ryterski professional interests include orthopedic and soft tissue surgery, dermatology, and internal medicine. He is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Missouri Veterinary Medical Association, Greater St. Louis Veterinary Medical Association, American Animal Hospital Association, and Phi Zeta Veterinary Honor Society and was chosen as one of St. Louis’ Top Veterinarians by St. Louis Magazine (December 2010).

Dr. Ryterski is married to Dr. Sherry Headrick, who practiced Veterinary Rehabilitation and Acupuncture at Brentwood Animal Hospital. They have two children, Bob and Claire. The furry members of the Ryterski household consist of one dog, Peanut, and two cats, Cookie and Remy. As of February 1, 2021, Dr. Ryterski performs surgical procedures two days per week, but no longer sees routine appointments. He is looking forward to having additional free time to enjoy the outdoors, fish, and collect and restore antique farm tractors.

Dr. Praveena Kolli joined the Brentwood Animal Hospital in 2017. A graduate of the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Kolli initially worked in a mixed animal practice in Farmington after graduation.

Dr. Kolli’s professional interests are dermatology, soft tissue surgery, physical rehabilitation and all aspects of small animal medicine. She is a member of the AVMA, MVMA, GSLVMA and Mizzou Alumni Association.

She is originally from O’Fallon, IL. In her spare time, Dr. Kolli enjoys hiking, cheering on the St. Louis Cardinals and Mizzou tigers, spending time with friends and family, and trying new restaurants (especially for brunch!).

Dr. Rogers, formerly Dr. Fridman was born in 1989 in Gomel, Belarus and came to St. Louis in 1996. She went to vet school at the University of Missouri in Columbia, graduating in 2014.

She gained valuable experience working in the St. Louis area of both Illinois and Missouri before joining the Brentwood Animal Hospital team at the beginning of 2019. She is passionate about preventative medicine and client education with a goal of helping pets live their longest and happiest lives. She is Fear Free Certified and a member of both AVMA and MVMA.

She lives with her husband Corey and a black lab mix named Apollo. Dr. Rogers is a homebody who loves reading and relaxing at home, but also enjoys outdoor activities such as fishing, hiking and kayaking, as well as enjoying the great food scene of St. Louis with her husband and friends.

Dr. Muraoka hails from Kaneohe, Hawaii. He attended the University of Hawaii at Hilo for his undergraduate studies, followed by Purdue University in Indiana for veterinary school. Prior to starting at Brentwood Animal Hospital in 2022, he worked as a small animal veterinarian in the St. Louis area.

Dr. Muraoka’s professional interests include neurology, soft tissue surgery, dentistry, and ophthalmology. He is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association.

Dr. Muraoka currently lives in Columbia, MO with his fiancée and their three dogs, Quincy, Scout, and Archie. In his free time, Dr. Muraoka enjoys reading, hiking, fishing, spending time at the gym, and playing recreational soccer.

Dr. Caryn Meyer graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia school of veterinary medicine in 2002 and has been practicing in the St Louis area ever since.

Dr. Meyer’s professional interests include preventative medicine and working closely with pet parents to individualize care for each patient. She is fear-free certified and a member of the MVMA and the AVMA.

Dr. Nina Hill graduated from the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine in 2009. Following graduation, she completed a 1 year small animal rotating internship at Advanced Veterinary Care Center in California. Since then, she has been a general practitioner in the St. Louis area. Dr Hill’s professional interests include small animal internal medicine and preventative care. She also enjoys seeing pocket pets such as rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, and more. Dr Hill is a St. Louis native. In her spare time, she is kept busy with her husband, 2 kids, 2 dogs and 3 cats. She enjoys hiking, reading, traveling, and gardening.

Meet Alex! She became a member of the Brentwood family in 2018. Alex attended the Vet Tech Institute at Hickey College, graduating in 2012. She shares her home with two cats Javier and Freeway. In her free time, Alex enjoys cooking and baking, traveling, going to concerts, and K-pop!

Jo has worked in retail Customer Service for over 10 years when she decided to pursue her dream of working with animals as a career. This was achieved by volunteering at various animal shelters, raptor rehabilitation, and even as a Registrar for a dog breed registry. Now she gets to enjoy helping patients and seeing their progress as they grow and recover from any injuries or illnesses, and also enjoys learning more in veterinary medicine. Jo’s hobbies outside of work include photography, drawing, and video games. When not engaging in those hobbies, she enjoys her free time with her two Tamaskan Dogs and her Ball Python.

Shana joined the Brentwood Animal Hospital team in 2017. She completed her veterinary technician training at Vatterott College. She has a special interest in surgical procedures and care. Shana has 2 dogs, Ausha and Wade. Her favorite animals are koalas and she loves to do anything art related.

Stephanie is a Senior studying Biology at the University of Missouri-Saint Louis, she has been working in the veterinary field for 4 years. Her favorite part of working in the field is aiding clients in better medical education by helping them decide on the best preventative medicine. In her off time, when she is not working on homework, she likes to take her dogs on hikes and engage in environmental sustainability activities!

Emily joined the Brentwood Family in January of 2023.She began her vet tech studies in 2018 through Penn Foster College. In her free time, she enjoys playing video games, reading and diamond painting. She also enjoys anything and everything related to “Nightmare Before Christmas”.

Kelli joined the Brentwood Animal Hospital team in 2017. She has a background in biology and has always loved working with animals. She shares her home with her husband, one dog Sir Archibald – a bulldog mix and four cats, Rose Tyler, Ethel Viktor and Yuri, and a tortoise named Franklin. In her free time, Kelli loves to spend time with her husband, hiking, read anything and everything, bake, and watch horror movies.

Cece has been with Brentwood Animal Hospital since October 2013. She has loved and had pets her entire life. She also loves photography, finding dead relatives (genealogy), good beer, flowers, and any combination of the above. She currently lives with two of her three boys, along with their dog Hershey, and three cats: Shadow, Vader, and Ackbar.

Lori started with Brentwood Animal Hospital in February, 2000. She is devoted to the care and compassion of pets and their owners. She has worked as both a technical assistant and as a receptionist. She has tremendous knowledge and experience in all area of the hospital.

Lori lives with her husband and her canine and feline furry friends.

Marilyn has always had a love for animals. She spent 16 years managing pet stores in the local area. In 1993, she joined Brentwood Animal Hospital and found her calling.

Marilyn has true compassion for our patients and their owner. Marilyn currently resides with her two dogs, Bronson and Bowie, and two feline friends Oliver and Stella.