Family Pet Medical Center
Fort Dodge, IA
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
Services
Amenities & accessibility
Overview
Family Pet Medical Center provides care to animals in Fort Dodge, IA, and the surrounding areas. It is our mission to always treat our patients like they are our own because we understand that they are a part of your family, and you would want us to treat them as such. Our goal is to allow you to spend as much time together as possible by helping your pet to live a long, happy, and healthy life
Family Pet Medical Center, originally Stockman's Pet Clinic, was established by Dr. Richard Hubbard of Gowrie, IA. In 1995 Dr. Shimkat joined the practice as an associate DVM and served the practice for 12 years before purchasing it in 2007. In 2012 the practice became Family Pet Medical Center and moved to its current location in North Central Fort Dodge
Mission — It is our mission to always treat our patients like they are our own because we understand that they are a part of your family, and you would want us to treat them as such. Our goal is to allow you to spend as much time together as possible by helping your pet to live a long, happy, and healthy life
Care capabilities
- Emergency
- Urgent Care Only
Team at a glance
Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.
Technology & equipment
Services in detail
Appointments & hours
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Saturday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM; Sunday: Closed
Frequently asked
Is Family Pet Medical Center accepting new patients?+
Yes — Family Pet Medical Center is currently accepting new patients.
Does Family Pet Medical Center offer emergency or urgent care?+
Family Pet Medical Center offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).
Does Family Pet Medical Center treat exotic pets?+
Yes — Family Pet Medical Center offers care for exotic pets in addition to small animals.
What services does Family Pet Medical Center offer?+
Family Pet Medical Center offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, 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.