Meet Our Veterinarians

Dr. Michael Little

Owner and Veterinarian

Dr. Michael Little has been practicing veterinary medicine for the past 15 years in the St. Charles community. Although Dr. Little grew up on an Angus cattle and row crop farm in Northeast Missouri, his interests have always remained in small animal medicine and surgery.

In 1993, Dr. Little received his Bachelor of Science from the University of Missouri in Biochemistry. In 1998, he graduated with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Missouri Veterinary Teaching Hospital. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife, son, two daughters and their 3 dogs. He also enjoys travel, volleyball, and attending St. Louis Cardinals games. Dr. Little enjoys forming lasting relationships with clients and their pets here at Elm Point Animal Hospital. He is also an active member of the American Veterinary Medical Association.

Dr. Mark Petty

Associate Veterinarian

Dr. Mark Petty comes to Elm Point Animal Hospital with three years of experience in small animal medicine. He was born in Florissant, Missouri and has served the St. Louis and St. Charles community by providing preventative care and therapeutic treatment to pets in need. He is eager to form lasting bonds with the people and pets of Elm Point Animal Hospital and is happy to be part of our established team.

Dr. Petty graduated from the University of Missouri - St. Louis with a Bachelor's in biology in 2006 and received his veterinary education from the Royal Veterinary College of London, United Kingdom in 2012. Dr. Petty specializes in emergency medicine, but outside of work, he is an enthusiastic painter and sketch artist. He also enjoys hiking and mushroom hunting. Dr. Petty has always surrounded himself with animals, and currently owns too many cats to count!

Dr. Hannah Reller

Dr. Hannah Reller is a recent graduate from the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine (where she also earned a Master’s degree in Public Health). She was born in a small town in Illinois, but received her Bachelor’s degree from Lindenwood University, right here in St. Charles. Though she has grown up around many different species of animals from production to exotics, she has always maintained a specific interest and love for companion animals. Her goal is to improve the lives of pets and their owners through quality medicine, and she is excited to partner in your pet’s care.

In her free time, Dr. Reller enjoys being active with her dog (a perfect brindle Boxer named Ivy), spending time with family and friends, trying new restaurants, and watching her favorite TV shows or reading a good book. She looks forward to coming back to the community and building lasting relationships with her clients and their companions, and is thrilled to join and learn from the Elm Point team.

Dr. Nicole Creeden

Dr. Nicole Creeden is from Warrenton Virginia and has graduated from the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine in 2023. She received her bachelors of science in agriculture and veterinary technology at Murray State University in 2019. She is very excited to help the people and animals at Elm Point Animal Hospital.

Outside of work, Dr. Creeden enjoys hiking and hanging out with her fiancé and her two cats.

Dr. Marcy Hammerle

Dr. Marcy Hammerle is a 2003 graduate from University of Missouri. She is a previous practice owner and past president of the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association. In 2011 she became a diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners in Canine and Feline Medicine (ABVP). She is also certified in Canine Rehabilitation (CCRP) Dr. Hammerle lives on a farm with her husband and 3 children along with many different species of animals and enjoys riding horses and spending time outdoors. Her favorite part of veterinary medicine is helping older pets live happy, healthy, comfortable lives.

Dr. Anne Clapper

Dr. Anne Clapper is a 2008 graduate of Veterinary Medicine from University of Missouri. She has worked as a general practitioner as well as Emergency Veterinarian locally. She enjoys internal medicine, senoir wellness including pain management, dermatology and dentistry.

Dr. Clapper has a daughter, 1 cat she thinks is amazing and a poodle that drives her crazy but equally amazing. She loves to box, does Brazilian Jiujitsu and also loves sand volleyball in her spare time. If pizza could be eaten at every meal she definitely would.

Dr. Melissa Georgevitch, DC

Chiropractor

Dr. Melissa Georgevitch, DC is a native to the St. Louis area. She graduated from Logan University in Chesterfield, Missouri with her Bachelor of Science in Human Biology in 2014 and in August 2016 as a Doctor of Chiropractic. Afterwards, she pursued an additional certification at Options for Animals in Wellsville, Kansas for animal chiropractic. Dr. Georgevitch is a certified member of the International Veterinary Chiropractic Association (IVCA).

Dr. Georgevitch has a longtime passion for helping animals. She grew up around a variety of animals including dogs, cats, cows, and horses. She has been in the veterinary field since 2009 and is very comfortable with all ages and stages of life. Dr. Georgevitch knew that being able to communicate with and treat animals using chiropractic care could have a positive effect on many pets’ health. She works exclusively with Veterinarians to provide the best care that her patients need. She takes pride in helping animals live life to the fullest!

When not working, she enjoys being outdoors at her family farm, hiking, or spending time with family and friends.