Dr. Ron Armstrong graduated with his doctorate in veterinary medicine from the University of Missouri in 1982. He began his career as an associate veterinarian at Desert Inn Animal Hospital in Las Vegas and worked there until 1992.He purchased Platte Woods Animal Hospital in 1993. His fields of interest include surgery, critical care, and preventive care. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his grandchildren and bird dogs.

Dr. Tyler Armstrong received his doctorate in veterinary medicine from the University of Missouri in 2015. He has worked as an associate veterinarian at PWAH since 2015 and became the medical director in 2020. His fields of interest include surgery, dentistry, reproduction, and preventive care.

Dr. Richard Brus joined our clinic back in 2019. One Christmas, when he was young he received a pup from his father and he knew from then on he wanted to be a Veterinarian. He attended Iowa State Veterinary College and graduated with his doctorate in veterinary medicine in 1992. He began his career at a practice in Southwest Iowa where he tended to many different animals from dogs and cats to buffalo, elk, llamas, and livestock. His areas of interest are endocrinology and dermatology. During his free time he enjoys spending time with his family and pets.

Dr. Molly grew up in North Kansas City and earned her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Missouri in 2015. Since then, she has been working in companion animal medicine throughout the greater Kansas City area with a special interest in internal medicine, critical care, and surgery. She considers veterinary medicine the greatest profession in the world and shares her time in the community working in emergency medicine and surgery at the University of Missouri Veterinary Health Center – Kansas City and teaches for the Veterinary Technology Program at Maple Woods Community College.

Outside of the hospital, Dr. Molly enjoys road trips, camping, and sailing with her husband, Brad. Together they have two dogs, Bow and Archer, and a cat, Murray.

Courtney started working for PWAH in 2019 as a kennel attendant and graduated from the Maple Woods Veterinary Technology program in May of 2021. On January 1st, 2023 she became the practice manager and has since blossomed within her role. Her passion within her position is employee culture and upholding the PWAH mission. When you come in you may see her in her office or lending a helping hand in another department of the hospital. Outside of work you can find her at home with family, in the garden, or fishing out at Smithville lake.

Madison is a Registered Veterinary Technician and has been in the veterinary field for 4 years working in emergency and general practice. Her bubbly personality is infectious and her technicial skill set is top notch. She is very detailed oriented making her very efficient in her daily tasks. Madison is always there to lend a helping hand in any situation and loves all patients as if they were her own. When she's not at work, you can find her with family, friends, and her fur pups.

Mariah is a Registered Veterinary Technician and has been in the field for 7 years working in emergency and general practice. She loves to teach and keeps all of our laboratory machines running smoothly. The quality of care she gives to each patient is inspiring and she's always down to give hugs when we need it. When she's not working, you can find her spending time with her fiancé and adorable pup Monty.

Amira is a ray of sunshine every day here at Platte Woods. She is a 2024 graduate of the Maple Woods Veterinary Technology Program and licensed in the states of Missouri and Kansas. She strives to advocate for her patients and to provide next-level care. Amira's passion is large animal and emergency/critical care medicine. When she is not at PWAH you can fine her working at the ER, on a farm call, or teaching western riding lessons. She's often camping with her two dogs, tending to her many house plants, fishing, or watching true crime with her two cats.

Christie has been in the veterinary field as an RVT (Registered Veterinary Technician) for 30+ years and has an unmatched base of wisdom that is an integral part of our practice here at Platte Woods. We can always count on Christie with client education and communication that sets our clients up for peace of mind of the wellbeing of their pets. When she's not working, you can find her at home or spending time with her family.

Emily is our lead registered veterinary technician and has been in the veterinary medicine field for 15 years. She keeps the technicians running like a well oiled machine and is incredibly organized! Emily is a wealth of knowledge and very skilled at her job. When she is not at work, you can find her on her farm taking care of various farm animals, pets, and her garden!

Juli has been in the veterinary industry for 10 years and plays multiple roles at PWAH. She is a Certified Veterinary Assistant and head receptionist. She made her way to Kansas City from New Hampshire almost three years ago and has been an asset to our team ever since. Juli is a huge advocate for our patients and is the most empathetic human we know. When she's not at work, you can find her at home reading a good book surrounded by her fur children.

David is in school for veterinary medicine and is one of the kindest people you will ever meet. We have never seen him in a bad mood and his passion for animals is breathtaking. When he is not at Platte Woods you can find him at school or, with family, or a myriad of other veterinary related jobs.

David is in school for veterinary medicine and is one of the kindest people you will ever meet. We have never seen him in a bad mood and his passion for animals is breathtaking. When he is not at Platte Woods you can find him at school or, with family, or a myriad of other veterinary related jobs.