Highland Park Animal Hospital
Des Moines, 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
Services
Amenities & accessibility
Overview
Highland Park Animal Hospital (HPAH) is a locally owned, full-service hospital providing exceptional, compassionate, and accessible veterinary care to pet owners in Highland Park, Ankeny, and the broader northeast Des Moines area. For over 25 years, we have been committed to a simple philosophy: combining genuine compassion and loving care with advanced medical technology
Dr. Michael Forret purchased Highland Park Animal Hospital in 1994. In December 2025, Dr. Lauren Larsen assumed ownership. The practice has been serving the community for over 25 years
Mission — Combining genuine compassion and loving care with advanced medical technology. We believe regular, preventative care is key to helping pets live long, healthy lives, and we strive to keep our pricing fair and transparent, so quality veterinary care remains accessible
Care capabilities
- Emergency
- Urgent Care Only
- End-of-life care
- In Clinic
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
Monday–Friday: 7:30 am – 5:30 pm; Saturday: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm; Sunday: Closed
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Frequently asked
Is Highland Park Animal Hospital accepting new patients?+
Yes — Highland Park Animal Hospital is currently accepting new patients.
Does Highland Park Animal Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+
Highland Park Animal Hospital offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).
What services does Highland Park Animal Hospital offer?+
Highland Park Animal Hospital offers Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, and more.
What reviewers say
Highland Park Animal Hospital is an independent veterinary practice delivering compassionate, highly knowledgeable care for dogs and cats in Des Moines. The veteran-led medical team is deeply appreciated for taking time to address owner concerns, thoroughly explain treatment options, and handle anxious or reactive pets with exceptional patience and gentleness. The front desk staff and support team are recognized for maintaining warm, responsive communication, providing clear cost estimates, and creating a peaceful environment for routine visits as well as sensitive end-of-life care. Services are widely valued for being reasonably priced, and the practice utilizes digital tools like app-based scheduling and detailed post-visit emails to keep pet owners informed.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.