Meet the Doctors
Dr. Silvey & Dr. Roecker
With a Heart for Animals & Their People
Meet Ashley Silvey, DVM
A Story Rooted in Dedication, Resilience, and Purpose
Dr. Ashley Silvey is proud to serve Northwest Missouri as a mixed-animal veterinarian with deep roots in rural life and agriculture. Her journey to veterinary medicine was shaped by a lifelong love of animals, a background in human healthcare, and a desire to serve the families and communities of rural northwest Missouri.
Education & Professional Journey
A Foundation Built on Service and Growth
Dr. Silvey earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Missouri Western State University in 2013 before beginning her healthcare career as a medical-surgical registered nurse at Hedrick Medical Center and later serving patients through the Clinton County Health Department.
Outside the Clinic
Rooted in Family. Grounded in Rural Life.
When she isn’t caring for patients, Dr. Silvey is often found on her family farm near Hamilton, Missouri, where she and her husband, John, raise their two sons and continue their family’s agricultural traditions.
A Lifelong Commitment to Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Silvey hopes A Bar S Veterinary Clinic will always be a place where people feel welcomed, respected, and supported. She believes healthy animals contribute to healthy families, healthy farms, healthy communities, and a safe food supply. Her goal is not only to provide excellent veterinary care, but also to continue learning, serve her community, encourage future veterinary professionals, and strengthen rural medicine for generations to come.
Tailored Care For
Every Animal
Meet Susan Roecker, DC
Certified Animal Chiropractor
Dr. Susan Roecker is passionate about helping animals live comfortable, active lives through chiropractic care and integrative pain management. As the owner of Roecker Animal Chiropractic, she brings advanced clinical training and a gentle, low-stress approach to helping animals improve mobility and overall well-being.
Restoring Comfort Through Chiropractic Care
Gentle Techniques & Individualized Care
Dr. Roecker believes every animal deserves care that considers both their physical comfort and emotional well-being. Through chiropractic care and integrative pain management, she works to support mobility, comfort, and quality of life for the animals she serves.
Education & Professional Journey
A Passion Supported by Experience
With a background in animal science from Northwest Missouri State University and a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Logan College of Chiropractic, Dr. Roecker became certified through the International Veterinary Chiropractic Association (IVCA) in 2017. She specializes in helping animals experiencing mobility challenges, recovering from injury, managing chronic pain, or navigating the changes that come with aging.
Outside the Clinic
Continuing to Teach and Inspire
Beyond her clinical work, Dr. Roecker is dedicated to educating the next generation of animal chiropractic professionals. As an instructor for Options for Animals College of Chiropractic, she teaches advanced animal chiropractic techniques to professionals across the United States and internationally, helping advance the field while promoting thoughtful care.