VCA Avondale Veterinary Hospital

Des Moines, IA

Visit website

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 Boarding Grooming Daycare End Of Life

Accreditations

Cat Friendly Fear Free

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

At VCA Avondale Veterinary Hospital, we understand how important pets are. It is with this in mind that we focus on helping your pet live a long, healthy and happy life. We deliver the best medical care for pets while nurturing the human-animal bond

VCA Avondale Veterinary Hospital has been proudly serving Des Moines, West Des Moines, Carlisle, Indianola, Altoona, Ankeny and surrounding communities for over 40 years

Care capabilities

End-of-life care
In Clinic

Team at a glance

4
Veterinarians (DVM)
1
Licensed technicians
20
Support staff
25
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

Digital RadiologyEchocardiographyEKGLaparoscopyLaser SurgeryTonopenUltrasoundVideo OtoscopyCold Laser TherapyStem Cell TreatmentI-131 Feline Hyperthyroid TreatmentAdvanced Canine OrthoticsCanine Rehabilitation

Services in detail

Advanced Dental CareCardiologyCold Laser TherapyDermatologyDigital RadiologyEchocardiographyEKGFeline Radioactive Thyroid I-131 TreatmentLaparoscopyLaser SurgeryOFA X RayOphthalmologySoft Tissue SurgeryTonopenUltrasoundHerbal MedicineBehavior CounselingNutritional CounselingBathingDog GroomingNail TrimmingSpa PackagesAdult and Senior WellnessFlea and Tick ControlImmunizationsMicrochippingNew Kitten and New Puppy PackagesParasite ControlPreventive MedicineVaccinationsWeight Management ProgramWellness ExamsWellness TestingAllergy and Itchy Skin ReliefAnesthesiaDental CareDental X RaysDentistryDNA Breed TestingEar ChecksEuthanasia ServicesFull DiagnosticsGeneral SurgeryGeriatric MedicineHealth CertificatesHealth ExamsHospitalizationIn House LaboratoryIn House PharmacyIn Office Surgical SuiteIntensive CareInternal MedicineIsolation WardPain ManagementPeriodonticsPet Loss SupportRadiologyRoot CanalsRoutine SurgeriesSpays and NeutersUrologyVideo OtoscopyStem Cell TreatmentI-131 Feline Hyperthyroid TreatmentAdvanced Canine OrthoticsCanine RehabilitationDentistry

Memberships

American Animal Hospital AssociationFeline Veterinary Medical AssociationCat Friendly PracticeFear Free Certified Professional

Appointments & hours

Mon-Fri: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm; Sat: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm; Sun: Closed

Frequently asked

Is VCA Avondale Veterinary Hospital accepting new patients?+

Yes — VCA Avondale Veterinary Hospital is currently accepting new patients.

What services does VCA Avondale Veterinary Hospital offer?+

VCA Avondale Veterinary Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.

Practice Intel

Inside the full profile

  • Ownership & corporate structure
  • Team & DVM count
  • Hiring & expansion signals
  • Key contacts — owner & medical director
  • Practice history — ownership, pricing & quality shifts
  • Capability signals — gaps & confirmed services

Unlock the full profile

Free to unlock — takes a few seconds.

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