Veterinarian Overview
Hard work and interaction with farm animals from a young age inspired Dr. Matthew Silvius to pursue a career in veterinary medicine. Raised on a farm in Lathrop, his first paying job was as a kennel assistant at Eagle Animal Hospital."The established culture that was here drove me to want to return as a vet," he says. "Through the support of many family members, I was able to make it happen." Dr. Silvius attended Missouri Western State University for his undergraduate studies in Biology. After graduating on the Dean's list, he enrolled at the University of Missouri's College of Veterinary Medicine. He graduated magna cum laude as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2007 and was presented with an award for Excellence in Dermatology.Dr. Silvius' professional interests include dermatology, as well as feline medicine, dentistry, and wound management. He is a board member of the Missouri Veterinary MedicalAssociation and the Kansas City Veterinary Medical Association, and a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association. He joined our team in 2001. Dr. Silvius is most satisfied as a veterinarian when he can find creative ways to help and serve clients and their pets. "There is no better feeling than being able to return a sick pet back home to their family," he says.He and his wife Dr. Margaret Silvius have two pets, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Archie and a cat named Jade. He spends his free time working outside at home, watching state and local sports, and spending time with his family.
