Veterinarian Overview
Bachelors of Science in Agriculture at University of Missouri-Columbia in 1968 1970 Graduate of University of Missouri-Columbia, College of Veterinary Medicine Founded Kirkwood Animal Hospital in 1971 Dr. Bendick is celebrating his 44th year in practice. Has worked 51 years in veterinary medicine. He started as a kennel boy and doctors assistant at Concord Animal Hospital in 1963. Attended Southwest High School in south St. Louis, where he met his wife Jan in 1962. MU Columbia Bachelors of Science in Agriculture 1968 1970 Graduate of U of Mo-Columbia College of Veterinary Medicine Jan and Dr. Bendick married in 1967 and have 4 children and 11 grandchildren Oldest son, Matt is Head of Finance for Mettler-Toledo, in Columbus, OH, with wife Camille and 4 kids Andrew, Luke, Brooke, and Lila Second Son, Brian is a partner at Hearne & Bendick Law Firm in Clayton, with wife Abby and 3 kids Amelia, Annie, and Allison First daughter, Katy is Kirkwood Animal Hospitals business manager, with husband Mike and 4 kids (Isa)Bella, Twins Grant & Ainsley, and Lexi Youngest daughter, Elizabeth (Lizzy) is Kirkwood Animal Hospitals office manager