Elk Creek Animal Hospital

Sioux City, 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 Exotic Companion Mammal

Services

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

Amenities & accessibility

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

Overview

At Elk Creek Animal Hospital, we are a family-owned and operated full-service Veterinary Hospital that strives to treat each person and pet like a member of our own family. We will offer you the best medicine and care for your pet and help you decide what is right for your family and situation. We are proud to serve your dogs and cats

In 2012 Aaron and his wife Rachel purchased Elk Creek Animal Hospital

Care capabilities

Emergency
Urgent Care Only
End-of-life care
In Clinic

Team at a glance

2
Veterinarians (DVM)
13
Support staff
15
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

CO2 surgical laserLaser Therapy

Services in detail

Preventative CareCounselingOrthopedic SurgeryLaser TherapyDentistrySurgery ServicesWellness examsVaccinesSpay/neuterDental cleaningsHeartworm preventionFlea preventionMicrochippingNutrition counselingEnd-of-life care

Appointments & hours

Monday, Thursday, Friday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM; Tuesday, Wednesday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM; Saturday - Sunday Closed; closed first Wednesday of every month 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Frequently asked

Is Elk Creek Animal Hospital accepting new patients?+

Yes — Elk Creek Animal Hospital is currently accepting new patients.

Does Elk Creek Animal Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+

Elk Creek Animal Hospital offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).

What services does Elk Creek Animal Hospital offer?+

Elk Creek Animal Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.

What reviewers say

88% Positive sentiment
based on 418 reviews

Elk Creek Animal Hospital is an independent veterinary practice featuring a modern facility and a dedicated team of professionals. The staff is widely regarded as compassionate, gentle with anxious pets, and thorough in explaining treatments. Services range from routine wellness and surgery to specialized care, backed by a strong commitment to emergency support and end-of-life comfort. While pricing and scheduling are generally viewed favorably, experiences with wait times, billing clarity, and front desk interactions can occasionally vary.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsShort WaitFair PricingClean FacilityGood With Anxious PetsGreat Emergency Response

Aggregated from reviewer feedback across multiple sources.

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