Petersen Pet Hospital

Hiawatha, 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 Pharmacy End Of Life Urgent Care

Accreditations

Aaha Fear Free Cat Friendly

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Service options
Onsite services
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroomWheelchair accessible seating

Overview

We are a full-service animal hospital serving Hiawatha, Cedar Rapids, Marion, Robins and surrounding communities. We welcome new clients to come and see what we are all about

Petersen Pet Hospital first opened for business in June of 2003 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dr. Petersen was the sole practitioner for 6 years prior to hiring Dr. Emily Saunders in 2009. The practice continued to expand with the addition of Dr. Steven McGinty in 2013, Dr. Krystal Knutson in 2020, Dr. Hannah Green in 2021, Dr. Sarah Young in 2023, Dr. Justina Conrad in 2024, and Dr. Lindsey Leo in 2024. On July 2nd, 2018, we moved into our new hospital at 1031 Kacena Road, Hiawatha, Iowa. Dr. Emily Saunders became part owner of Petersen Pet Hospital in 2020. In 2022, PPH partnered with Veterinary Practice Partners. Dr. Steven McGinty became part owner of Petersen Pet Hospital in 2025

Mission — To provide exceptional customer service and patient care to the pets of our local community

Care capabilities

Pet insurance
Accepted

Team at a glance

9
Veterinarians (DVM)
9
Licensed technicians
22
Support staff
40
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

in-house pharmacyextensive labstate of the art diagnostic equipmentin-house laboratory

Services in detail

Anesthesia and Patient MonitoringExotic Pet Medicine and SurgeryHealth Screening TestsMedical ServicesNutritional CounselingPain Management and ControlPreventive ServicesPreventative Exams & VaccinationsProHeart 12Surgical ServicesWhat to Expect When Your Pet is HospitalizedAdditional ServicesPet wellness and vaccination programsAnimal medical servicesPet surgery including spay and neuterPet dental cleanings and treatment

Appointments & hours

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Monday 8:00am – 6:00pm, Tuesday 8:00am – 6:00pm, Wednesday 8:00am – 6:00pm, Thursday 8:00am – 6:00pm, Friday 8:00am – 6:00pm, Saturday 8:00am – 12:00pm, Sunday Closed. *CLOSED FRIDAY from 12:30-2:10 pm for Team Meeting*

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Frequently asked

Is Petersen Pet Hospital accepting new patients?+

Yes — Petersen Pet Hospital is currently accepting new patients.

Is Petersen Pet Hospital AAHA-accredited?+

Yes — Petersen Pet Hospital is an AAHA-accredited hospital, and also Fear Free and Cat Friendly certified.

Does Petersen Pet Hospital treat exotic pets?+

Yes — Petersen Pet Hospital offers care for exotic pets in addition to small animals.

What services does Petersen Pet Hospital offer?+

Petersen Pet Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.

When was Petersen Pet Hospital established?+

Petersen Pet Hospital has served the Hiawatha, IA community since 2003.

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