Get to know the dedicated veterinarians and staff who bring skill, compassion, and genuine care to every patient they meet.
Our Doctors
Dr. Mark Cassells
DVM
Dr. Mark Cassells is a 1999 graduate of the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine. Prior to receiving his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, he received a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Missouri.
Dr. Cassells professional interests include sport horse practice, and lameness diagnosis and treatment. He competed in dressage and eventing before veterinary school and now rides jumpers for fun.
Dr. Derek Craig
DVM
Dr. Derek Craig is a 2000 graduate of the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine, he obtained his Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from Murray State University. He practiced in Washington and Tennessee before coming to Homestead Veterinary Hospital in 2001.
Dr. Craig’s professional interests include small animal and equine ophthalmology, dentistry, and surgery. The Craig’s also share their home with two daughters who attend school in the Rockwood School District and Mr. Pickles- the wonder dog. Dr. Craig enjoys hunting, fishing, camping, and snow skiing in his time away from the clinic.
Dr. Aarah Craig
DVM
Dr. Aarah Craig is a 2000 graduate of the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine. She joined the practice in the fall of 2012. Prior to Homestead, Dr. Craig practiced in the St. Louis area for 10 years specializing in small animal medicine and surgery. She enjoys all aspects of companion animal practice.
Dr. Aarah Craig and Dr. Derek Craig are married. They have two daughters who attend school in the Rockwood School District and have Mr. Pickles-the wonder dog. Dr. Craig enjoys snow skiing, camping, and traveling in her spare time.
Dr. Jared Steck
DVM
I am Dr. Jared Steck, a 2017 graduate from the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine. Before applying to veterinary school, I attended Truman State University in Kirksville, MO, where I graduated with a degree in chemistry. After veterinary school I practiced in Drexel, Mo for two years as a mixed animal veterinarian and then in North Carolina doing emergency and relief work.
My professional interests include small animal preventative medicine, surgery, and working with the occasional farm animal. During my free time I enjoy spending time outside, gardening, and working on my family’s farm in central Missouri. I am looking forward to exploring the greater St. Louis area and serving the Homestead Veterinary Hospital clientele as a companion animal veterinarian
Dr. Laura Lorentz
DVM
Bio coming soon!
Dr. Rebecca Schuff
DVM
Bio coming soon!