Dr. Jennifer Lynn Demko Wardlaw is a St. Louis native of 8 generations, and founder of Gateway Veterinary Surgery. She went to St Joe, then the University of Arizona. She earned her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine at Mizzou, followed by an internship, surgical residency, and completing a Master’s at Mississippi State. She became a Board-Certified Small Animal Surgeon in 2009 and served as Chief of Small Animal Surgery at Mississippi State University, where she helped develop the sports medicine and rehabilitation service. She enjoyed teaching and promoting evidence based medicine for a decade, and she continues to serve as adjunct faculty.
In 2013, Dr. Wardlaw returned to St. Louis to launch Gateway Veterinary Surgery, a concierge surgical practice partnering with elite vet clinics to help the pets in her hometown. She specializes in orthopedics, surgical oncology, sports medicine, and wound reconstruction for cats and dogs. A renowned author and speaker, she has contributed to over 100 publications and lectures internationally. Dr. Wardlaw remains a respected, active member of local, regional, state, and national veterinary organizations, holding numerous elected board and volunteer committee positions. She lives in Kirkwood with her husband, two children, dogs, and horses.
