Highland Park Animal Hospital

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
Appointment
24/7 care
No
Accepting new patients
Yes

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

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

Amenities & accessibility

Parking
On-site parking
Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

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

4
Veterinarians (DVM)
3
Licensed technicians
5
Support staff
12
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

in-house laboratorydiagnostic imaging (x-ray, ultrasound)dental x-rayslaparoscopic surgery

Services in detail

Wellness exams and preventative careVaccinationsSick and urgent care visitsSurgery and dental careDiagnostic testing (lab work, imaging, etc.)Parasite prevention and treatmentPuppy and kitten careSenior pet careSpay and neuterTumor removalAbdominal and soft tissue proceduresOrthopedic surgeryEndoscopy and biopsiesLaparoscopic surgeryEuthanasia

Appointments & hours

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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.

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