Family Pet Medical Center

Fort Dodge, IA

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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 Hospitalization End Of Life

Amenities & accessibility

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

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

2
Veterinarians (DVM)
1
Support staff
3
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

Companion Laser Therapy

Services in detail

Routine Medical TreatmentsEmergency ServicesHospital CareWellness ExaminationsVaccinationsDentistryLaser TherapyParasite ControlIn-House DiagnosticsNutritional and Behavioral CounselingSurgical procedures including some orthopedics

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.