New Low-Cost Veterinary Hospital Opens in Troy, Bringing Affordable Care to Local Pets
- John Eads
- 6 days ago
- 2 min read
TROY, MO. — A new veterinary hospital has officially opened in Troy with a clear focus on affordable care, access for families, and making a meaningful difference for local pets.
My Neighbor Veterinary Hospital, located at 421 Main Street, opened its doors on January 5, 2026, bringing a long-needed option for low-cost, full-service veterinary care to the community. The clinic is led by Dr. Marcy Hammerle, a veterinarian with 23 years of experience, who says opening a hospital in Troy was both personal and purposeful.
Hammerle says she has known she wanted to be a veterinarian since she was a little girl. After spending nearly two decades owning and operating veterinary clinics in St. Charles County and working closely with rescue organizations and TNR groups, she began looking for her next chapter — one that would allow her to focus on access to care and community impact.
That search led her home.
Living in Troy and seeing firsthand the challenges many families face when trying to afford veterinary care, Hammerle decided to open a hospital designed to meet pets and owners where they are. The result is a clinic that prioritizes preventative care, affordability, and long-term wellness without sacrificing quality.
My Neighbor Veterinary Hospital offers a wide range of services, including low-cost spay and neuter procedures, vaccinations, wellness exams, dental care, illness treatment, X-rays, bloodwork, and senior pet care. Hammerle says access to these services is critical, especially in smaller communities where options can be limited.
Affordability extends beyond the exam room. Next door to the hospital, a pet resale boutique operates as a non-profit, offering new and gently used pet items such as toys, beds, collars, and clothing. Proceeds from the boutique are used to help pet owners cover the cost of spay and neuter procedures, and the non-profit structure allows the program to pursue grant funding to expand assistance.
Hammerle also works directly with rescues, fosters, and community organizations, reinforcing the hospital’s mission of supporting both pets and the people who care for them.
Outside of work, Hammerle’s life continues to revolve around animals. She and her family care for several horses, operate a goat dairy, and raise multiple breeds of chickens — a reflection of the lifelong commitment to animal care that now defines her work in Troy.
When asked what she hopes people will say about My Neighbor Veterinary Hospital a year from now, Hammerle kept it simple: that it made a difference for the community’s pets.
As My Neighbor Veterinary Hospital begins its first year in operation, the focus remains on access, compassion, and building something lasting for the families and animals who call Troy
home.
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