Veterinarians in Des Moines, IA
There are 26 veterinary clinics listed in Des Moines, Iowa, as of October 2026. 26 list a phone number and 17 have their own website. That includes 2 specialty and referral hospitals (Iowa Veterinary Referral Center and Iowa Veterinary Specialties) and 2 chain and corporate clinics (VCA Avondale Veterinary Hospital and Bluepearl Pet Hospital). Most are in ZIP codes 50320 (3), 50321 (3) and 50322 (3).
By type: Pet Dental Care (4)
Compare veterinary clinics in Des Moines
10 veterinary clinics with checked details, 1 with published prices. Tap a column to sort, or tick up to 3 to compare side by side.
CareVet of Des MoinesVeterinary clinic | $67 | $43 | – | – | No | No | No | No | No | No |
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Fleur Pet HospitalVeterinary clinic | – | – | – | – | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Heartland Animal HospitalVeterinary clinic | – | – | – | – | No | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | No | No |
Hickman Road Veterinary ClinicVeterinary clinic | – | – | – | – | No | No | No | No | ✓ | No |
Highland Park Animal HospitalAnimal hospital | – | – | – | – | No | No | No | No | ✓ | No |
Hubbell Animal HospitalVeterinary clinic | – | – | – | – | No | No | ✓ | No | ✓ | No |
Iowa Veterinary SpecialtiesVeterinary clinic | – | – | – | – | ✓ | No | No | No | ✓ | No |
Pawsitive Strides Veterinary Rehabilitation and TherapyVeterinary clinic | – | – | – | – | No | No | No | No | No | No |
South Des Moines VeterinaryVeterinary clinic | – | – | – | – | No | No | No | No | No | No |
VCA Avondale Veterinary HospitalVeterinary clinic | – | – | – | – | ✓ | No | ✓ | No | ✓ | No |
Prices and services as published by each business, last checked Nov 2026. Prices change, so confirm when you book. "–" means not listed. License = matched to a current state license record.
All 26 veterinary clinics in Des Moines
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CareVet of Des Moines
Veterinary clinic
1330 2nd Ave · Des Moines, IA 50314
A full-service veterinary hospital in Des Moines, Iowa, formerly known as All-Pets Hospital, that welcomes new clients. It offers wellness care, dental work, soft-tissue and spay/neuter surgery, and end-of-life…
Fleur Pet Hospital
Veterinary clinic
4524 Fleur Dr · Des Moines, IA 50321
Fleur Pet Hospital is a veterinary practice in Des Moines, Iowa, treating dogs, cats, rabbits, pocket pets, birds and pot-bellied pigs. It offers a broad range of services including surgery, dental care, X-ray,…
Heartland Animal Hospital
Veterinary clinic
4115 University Ave · Des Moines, IA 50311
Heartland Animal Hospital is a family-owned veterinary practice in Des Moines, Iowa, founded in 1995 and now led by Dr. Katherine Edel. It treats cats, dogs, rabbits, ferrets, pocket pets, lizards and turtles, and…
Hickman Road Veterinary Clinic
Veterinary clinic
6301 Hickman Rd · Des Moines, IA 50322
Hickman Road Veterinary Clinic is a full-service practice in Des Moines, Iowa, providing medical, surgical, dental and preventative care for dogs and cats. The clinic has served the area for over 35 years and offers…
Highland Park Animal Hospital
Animal hospital
4270 NW 6th Dr · Des Moines, IA 50313
Highland Park Animal Hospital is a locally owned, full-service veterinary practice in north Des Moines serving dogs and cats. It offers wellness care, vaccinations, surgery, dental care, diagnostics, and puppy and…
Hubbell Animal Hospital
Veterinary clinic
3451 Hubbell Ave · Des Moines, IA 50317
Hubbell Animal Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa, provides veterinary care for dogs and cats, including wellness exams, dental care, vaccinations, and parasite prevention. It offers in-house blood work, X-rays,…
Iowa Veterinary Specialties
Veterinary clinic
6110 Creston Ave · Des Moines, IA 50321
Board-certified specialists
Iowa Veterinary Specialties is a 24-hour emergency and specialty hospital in Des Moines, open every day of the year. It offers surgery, endoscopic foreign body removal, CT and ultrasound imaging, in-house laboratory…
Pawsitive Strides Veterinary Rehabilitation and Therapy
Veterinary clinic
2911 Ingersoll Ave · Des Moines, IA 50312
A rehabilitation and therapy veterinary practice in Des Moines serving dogs and cats recovering from surgery, injury, or chronic conditions like osteoarthritis. Services include acupuncture, chiropractic care, laser…
South Des Moines Veterinary
Veterinary clinic
601 Army Post Rd · Des Moines, IA 50315
AAHA accreditedCat Friendly Practice
A veterinary practice in south Des Moines serving dogs and cats, with an AAHA accreditation. Services include wellness and sick visits, dentistry, surgery, lab testing, pharmacy, boarding, grooming, doggy day care…
VCA Avondale Veterinary Hospital
Veterinary clinic
4318 E Army Post Rd · Des Moines, IA 50320
Cat Friendly Practice
VCA Avondale Veterinary Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa, provides general and advanced veterinary care for cats and dogs, including dental work, digital radiology, in-house laboratory testing, and surgery. The hospital…
Veterinarians in Des Moines: quick answers
How many veterinary clinics are in Des Moines, IA?
Vet Locator lists 26 veterinary clinics in Des Moines, Iowa (updated October 2026). 17 have a website and 26 list a phone number.
Are there emergency and 24-hour hospitals in Des Moines, IA?
None are listed in Des Moines itself. The closest we list are UrgentVet in West Des Moines, IA (about 7 miles) and Emergency Veterinary Service of Iowa City in Iowa City, IA (about 112 miles).
Are there specialty and referral hospitals in Des Moines, IA?
Yes. 2 specialty and referral hospitals in Des Moines: Iowa Veterinary Referral Center and Iowa Veterinary Specialties.
Are there mobile and house-call vets in Des Moines, IA?
None are listed in Des Moines itself. The closest we list are Pets At Home Veterinary in Madrid, IA (about 21 miles) and Heartland Pet Hospital & Mobile Practice P.c in Story City, IA (about 41 miles).
Are there cat-only clinics in Des Moines, IA?
None are listed in Des Moines itself. The closest we list are Animal Care Clinic West & Metro Cat Hospital in West Des Moines, IA (about 5 miles) and Purr-Sonal Care Cat Clinic in Waterloo, IA (about 90 miles).
Are veterinary clinics in Des Moines mostly independent or chains?
24 of the 26 listings are independent businesses; 2 are chain locations (VCA Avondale Veterinary Hospital and Bluepearl Pet Hospital).
Where else near Des Moines can I find veterinary clinics?
Nearby options include Johnston (5 listed, 5 mi), Clive (7 listed, 5 mi), Urbandale (7 listed, 6 mi) and West Des Moines (11 listed, 7 mi).
Nearby cities
- Johnston, IA 5 · 5 mi
- Clive, IA 7 · 5 mi
- Urbandale, IA 7 · 6 mi
- West Des Moines, IA 11 · 7 mi
- Altoona, IA 1 · 8 mi
- Norwalk, IA 2 · 8 mi
- Ankeny, IA 8 · 9 mi
- Grimes, IA 4 · 9 mi
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