Dr. Sanford was a Registered Veterinary Technician before becoming a veterinarian. She graduated from the University of Missouri with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 1993 and became the owner of this practice in January 2003. Dr. McLaughlin was the founder of Heritage Veterinary Services in January 1974. He is a 1962 Kansas State University graduate.Dr. Long graduated from the University of Illinois in 1971. She earned an MS (Clinical Pathology) from Illinois in 1974 Dr. Sanford was a Registered Veterinary Technician before becoming a veterinarian. She graduated from the University of Missouri with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 1993 and became the owner of this practice in January 2003. Dr. McLaughlin was the founder of Heritage Veterinary Services in January 1974. He is a 1962 Kansas State University graduate.Dr. Long graduated from the University of Illinois in 1971. She earned an MS (Clinical Pathology) from Illinois in 1974 are recognized around the world as the benchmark for quality care in veterinary medicine.* American Veterinary Medical Association * Missouri Veterinary Medical Association * Greater St. Louis Veterinary Medical Association