The Claycomo Animal Hospital Veterinary Team

We are extremely proud of our dedicated veterinarian, Dr. Justin Roach. We hire only the best and most experienced employees to become a part of our team here at Claycomo Animal Hospital. Our team is filled with highly dedicated animal lovers who are well trained in their jobs. They will do anything possible for their patients and the owners who love them.

Learning and education are very important here at Claycomo Animal Hospital. We strive to have a state of the art hospital with a veterinarian trained in the latest medical advances. Our patients deserve the very best veterinary care.

Dr. Roach makes it his goal to treat each patient like his own. He gives each patient plenty of love and attention. He is prepared to discuss preventative medicine so that every pet can stay as healthy as possible. He will also do everything that he can to make a sick pet feel better as soon as possible.

Dr. Justin Roach is originally from Faucett, Missouri, a small town south of St. Joseph. He attended Central Missouri State University before graduating from veterinary school at the University of Missouri in 2000. After practicing in North Carolina for a year after graduation, Dr. Roach moved back to Missouri and began practicing at Claycomo Animal Hospital in October of 2001. Dr. Roach and his wife have three daughters, three cats (Wally, Luna and Cash), and two dogs (Bella & Oakie). Besides family time, he enjoys working out, wakeboarding, snowboarding/skiing, and spending time outside.

	Susan – Practice Manager   Susan is originally from Texas, once removed to northern California and then finally settled down in Kansas City, Missouri to raise her family in 1990.  Susan joined Claycomo Animal Hospital in 2009, having made a career change from the financial industry after 25 years of service. She found the perfect fit in the veterinary field, finding great satisfaction meeting and working with pet owners and their furry friends. Susan currently has one dog, a beloved Chihuahua named Lucy and a very rambunctious Quaker Parrot named Birdy.  With all 3 kids grown, when not working, Susan enjoys treasure hunting, exercise and any activity related to the great outdoors, including hiking trails, gardening and cruising the town in her husbands 1920 Ford Bucket car.
	Emily - Registered Veterinary Technician   Emily has been a Registered Veterinary Technician for 23 years.  She joined Claycomo Animal Hospital in 2014 after moving with her family to Kansas City from the South.  She enjoys running, hiking, travel and spending time with her family.
	Destini - Receptionist/Technician Assistant   Destini joined the Claycomo Animal Hospital team in August of 2024. Though a Kansas City native, she spent about four years on the east coast for active duty in the Navy, stationed in South Carolina and later Virginia before returning home to stay. Her favorite part of being in this industry is forming bonds with clients and patients alike. She's grown up with pets throughout her life, currently the owner two sweet cats, Sage and Thistle. When not working, Destini loves to read, crochet, and go on adventures with her husband.

If you would like to speak to someone on our team, don’t hesitate to contact us today at (816) 452-2621.