ARL Afford-a-Care East

Des Moines, IA

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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
Yes

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

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

Amenities & accessibility

Parking
Free parking lotPaid parking lot
Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Service options
Onsite services
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

A full-service vet clinic providing pets with quality, affordable, compassionate care. We offer preventative care, on-site blood work, radiographs, and surgery

Founded by Dr. C. H. Burnham in 1977, what is now known as ARL Afford-a-Care East was opened because he felt that "a boy couldn't afford a dog". Since then, the clinics have evolved to provide affordable veterinary care across the Des Moines metro

Mission — Our clinic provides the best care for your pets through affordable prices, extended service hours, and experienced staff

Care capabilities

End-of-life care
In Clinic

Technology & equipment

on-site blood workradiographsx-ray

Services in detail

vaccinationsspay/neuterdentalblood workoutpatient surgeryx-raysheartworm treatment/preventiondiagnosticsdiabetic treatmentsflea/tick preventionear mite treatmentmicrochipnail trimanal glandsend of life serviceseuthanasiacremation

Appointments & hours

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Sunday: Closed; Monday: Closed; Tuesday-Friday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday: 8 a.m.-12 p.m.; Closed 12-1 p.m. daily

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Frequently asked

Is ARL Afford-a-Care East accepting new patients?+

Yes — ARL Afford-a-Care East is currently accepting new patients.

What services does ARL Afford-a-Care East offer?+

ARL Afford-a-Care East offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.

When was ARL Afford-a-Care East established?+

ARL Afford-a-Care East has served the Des Moines, IA community since 1977.

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