Healing Paws Veterinary Clinic

Ankeny, IA

At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
General
Clinic type
Standalone
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Appointment
24/7 care
No

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy End Of Life

Amenities & accessibility

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Overview

Healing Paws Veterinary Clinic is a new small animal clinic located in Ankeny offering a full-range of services. We go the extra mile for all our patients so that your pet receives excellent care and you receive exceptional service

Healing Paws Veterinary Clinic is a new small animal clinic located at 1834 SW White Birch Circle, Ankeny, Iowa. The clinic is owned by Dr. Daryl Rauser, a 2006 graduate of Iowa State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. Healing Paws offers a full-range of services including: wellness exams, sick animal services, vaccinations, parasite control, surgery, dental cleaning, digital x-ray, and laboratory services. Dr. Rauser has over 7 years of experience and will give your beloved pet the very best in thoughtful care! We would like to take this opportunity to welcome you, your family, and your special family member to our website. As you continue to browse and explore our website, it is our hope that you will learn more about our dedication to your family and the quality veterinary medicine and service we provide

Mission — The mission of Healing Paws is to prevent illness, heal infirmity, and continually extend and strengthen the human/animal bond by providing the appropriate care for each animal and their family, continually improving our education, and always showing honest compassion for our patients

Care capabilities

Emergency
Urgent Care Only

Team at a glance

1
Veterinarian (DVM)
1
Licensed technicians
1
Support staff
3
Total team

Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.

Technology & equipment

Blood workDigital radiologyUltrasoundDigital x-rayIn-house laboratory services

Services in detail

Wellness examsSick animal servicesVaccinationsParasite controlSurgeryDental cleaningDigital x-rayLaboratory servicesDiagnosticsSurgicalDentalEmergency
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AnesthesiaRadiologyLaboratoryPharmacyDietaryBehavioralMicrochipping

Appointments & hours

Monday: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm, Tuesday: 7:30 am - 12:00 pm, Wednesday: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm, Thursday: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm, Friday: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm, Saturday: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Connect

Frequently asked

Is Healing Paws Veterinary Clinic accepting new patients?+

Yes — Healing Paws Veterinary Clinic is currently accepting new patients.

Does Healing Paws Veterinary Clinic offer emergency or urgent care?+

Healing Paws Veterinary Clinic offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).

What services does Healing Paws Veterinary Clinic offer?+

Healing Paws Veterinary Clinic offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, and more.

What reviewers say

90% Positive sentiment
based on 165 reviews

Healing Paws Veterinary Clinic is an independent practice in Ankeny, Iowa, widely recognized for its compassionate, knowledgeable, and patient veterinary team. The clinic provides thorough medical care, detailed explanations, and supportive end-of-life services, maintaining a welcoming environment for both cats and dogs. Pricing is generally regarded as fair and reasonable, though occasional appointment availability constraints and communication challenges can arise during busy periods.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsFair PricingGood With Anxious Pets

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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.