Critters & Such Pet Care

Decorah, IA

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At a glance

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

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

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

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Amenities
Restroom
From the business
Identifies as women-owned
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

Critters & Such Pet Care is a full-service animal hospital and welcomes both emergency treatment cases as well as pet patients in need of routine medical, surgical, and dental care. We also provide Veterinary Spinal Manipulation Therapy (VSMT) and Medical Acupuncture. Our team is committed to educating our clients in how to keep your pets healthy year round, with good nutrition and exercise

Dr. Merill Guarneri opened her first veterinary practice—also called Critters & Such Pet Care—in Strawberry Point, Iowa in January 1995. After moving to Springfield, Missouri and later back to northeastern Iowa, she opened Critters & Such Pet Care in Decorah in August of 2006. The clinic moved to its current location at 2339 172nd Ave in March of 2011

Mission — Our primary goal is to create a foundation of wellness and preventative care. We are dedicated to providing excellent care

Care capabilities

Emergency
Er Daytime

Team at a glance

1
Veterinarian (DVM)
2
Support staff
3
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

Digital Thermal ImagingRadiology (X-Rays)Laser SurgeryLaser TherapyRegenerative Medicine

Services in detail

AllergiesDentalGroomingLaser TherapyLaser SurgeryMicrochippingNutrition & Weight managementRegenerative TherapyRegenerative MedicineSurgeryVeterinary Spinal Manipulative TherapyBirds (Avian Medicine)Companion Regenerative Medicine (NEW)Dental CareDigital Thermal ImagingFully Stocked PharmacyNutritional CounselingPain ManagementParasite Prevention and ControlPuppy and Kitten CareRabbits and Small MammalsRadiology (X-Rays)ReptilesSenior CareVaccinationsWellness ExamsEmergency & Urgent CareMedical Acupuncture

Appointments & hours

Monday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm\nTuesday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm\nWednesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm\nThursday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm\nFriday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm\nSaturday: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm\nSunday: Closed\nAfter Hours Emergency: Call 563-382-1806 and listen for instructions

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Frequently asked

Is Critters & Such Pet Care accepting new patients?+

Yes — Critters & Such Pet Care is currently accepting new patients.

Does Critters & Such Pet Care offer emergency or urgent care?+

Critters & Such Pet Care provides daytime emergency care.

Does Critters & Such Pet Care treat exotic pets?+

Yes — Critters & Such Pet Care offers care for exotic pets in addition to small animals.

What services does Critters & Such Pet Care offer?+

Critters & Such Pet Care offers Wellness, Vaccination, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, End Of Life, and more.

When was Critters & Such Pet Care established?+

Critters & Such Pet Care has served the Decorah, IA community since 2006.

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