Avenue of the Saints Animal Hospital
Charles City, IA
At a glance
- Facility type
- Veterinary Practice
- Practice tier
- General
- Clinic type
- Standalone
- Operating status
- Operational
- Appointment model
- Both
- 24/7 care
- No
- Accepting new patients
- Unknown
Species treated
Services
Accreditations
Amenities & accessibility
Overview
Avenue of the Saints Animal Hospital is proud to serve Charles City, IA, and the surrounding areas. We believe in treating every patient as our own and giving them the same loving attention and care. We are a group of highly trained, experienced animal lovers devoted to giving our patients the best veterinary care possible
Dr. Strain opened Avenue of the Saints Animal Hospital in 1995. After 30 years of dedicated service, Dr. Phyllis Strain retired in 2024
Mission — We are here to heal and support all pets to the best of our ability, treating them with the same love and care we would want for our own companions
Care capabilities
- Emergency
- Urgent Care Only
Team at a glance
Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.
Technology & equipment
Services in detail
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Appointments & hours
Mon-Fri: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm; Sat: Closed; Sun: Closed
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Frequently asked
Does Avenue of the Saints Animal Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+
Avenue of the Saints Animal Hospital offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).
Is Avenue of the Saints Animal Hospital AAHA-accredited?+
Yes — Avenue of the Saints Animal Hospital is an AAHA-accredited hospital.
What services does Avenue of the Saints Animal Hospital offer?+
Avenue of the Saints Animal Hospital offers Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, and more.
When was Avenue of the Saints Animal Hospital established?+
Avenue of the Saints Animal Hospital has served the Charles City, IA community since 1995.
What reviewers say
Avenue of the Saints Animal Hospital in Charles City provides compassionate, high-quality veterinary care with a knowledgeable medical team and a clean, open facility. The staff is frequently highlighted for being exceptionally patient and gentle with anxious animals, and the practice handles urgent situations and end-of-life care with great empathy and professionalism. While most experiences are overwhelmingly positive, some note that wait times can occasionally be long, front desk interactions can sometimes feel unwelcoming, and pricing leans on the higher side.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.