BluePearl Pet Hospital - Des Moines
Des Moines, IA
At a glance
- Facility type
- Emergency Specialty Hospital
- Practice tier
- Specialty Referral
- Clinic type
- Hospital
- Operating status
- Operational
- Appointment model
- Both
- 24/7 care
- Yes
- Accepting new patients
- Unknown
Species treated
Services
AVMA Specialties
Amenities & accessibility
Overview
When your pet needs emergency care, seconds count. Our team is ready to provide expert care 24/7 in case of a pet emergency. If your pet requires a veterinary specialist, we are ready for that, too. Our experienced team of veterinarians, vet technicians and support staff work closely together to provide the comprehensive, compassionate care your pet needs and deserves
Our 13,000 square-foot hospital is the largest specialty veterinary center in Iowa and conveniently located just off of I-35/I-80 on Merle Hay Rd. It was formerly known as the Iowa Veterinary Referral Center
Care capabilities
- Emergency
- 24/7 emergency
Technology & equipment
Services in detail
Appointments & hours
Emergency: 24/7; Specialty: Mon-Fri 7 am-5 pm
Frequently asked
Does BluePearl Pet Hospital - Des Moines offer emergency or urgent care?+
BluePearl Pet Hospital - Des Moines provides 24/7 emergency care.
What services does BluePearl Pet Hospital - Des Moines offer?+
BluePearl Pet Hospital - Des Moines offers Emergency, Surgery, In House Lab, Imaging.
What reviewers say
This emergency and specialty veterinary hospital provides dedicated 24/7 critical care, surgeries, and specialized medicine. The facility is widely recognized for a deeply compassionate, professional, and knowledgeable team that guides pet owners through high-stress medical crises with clear communication, daily updates, and emotional support. While services come at a significant cost reflective of emergency specialty medicine and wait times can occasionally be extended during peak trauma intake periods, the staff delivers exceptional clinical outcomes and thorough, empathetic end-of-life and critical care.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.