Animal Care Clinic West & Metro Cat Hospital

West Des Moines, IA

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At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
General
Clinic type
Hospital
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Appointment
24/7 care
No
Accepting new patients
Unknown

Species treated

Small Animal Companion Feline Exclusive

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Spay Neuter Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy Hospitalization Emergency Boarding Rehab End Of Life Telehealth

Accreditations

Aaha Cat Friendly Fear Free

Amenities & accessibility

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

Overview

Animal Care Clinic West & Metro Cat Hospital is a full-service veterinary care office in West Des Moines, IA. Our pet health clinic is devoted to the prevention and treatment of diseases in household pets. We’ve made it our mission to provide veterinary care services that are both thoughtful and informed

For 35 years, Animal Care Clinic West & Metro Cat Hospital has provided the residents and pets of the West Des Moines, Iowa area with comprehensive medical, surgical and dental care. We will strive to provide the best possible client education, stressing the importance of preventative care for life-long wellness

Mission — To enhance and extend the bond between pets and their people. Our goal is to provide veterinary care that consistently exceeds expectations. We believe that this level of care can only be provided by considering the unique needs of both the client and the patient, and by serving our clients with medical and surgical excellence, courtesy, efficiency, and above all, compassion

Care capabilities

End-of-life care
In Clinic

Team at a glance

3
Veterinarians (DVM)
2
Licensed technicians
10
Support staff
15
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

Diagnostic UltrasoundsEndoscopyEKGRadiographyLaser Therapy

Services in detail

General WellnessDentistryDiet & NutritionMicrochippingParasite Control (Fleas, Ticks & Heartworms)VaccinationsWellness & Preventive CareAllergiesDiagnostic UltrasoundsEndoscopyEKGLaboratory ServicesRadiographySoft Tissue SurgerySpay & NeuterDermatologyLaser TherapyAcupuncture TherapyBoardingGroomingDaycareCremationEuthanasiaHospice CareDomestic Health CertificatesInternational Health Certificates

Memberships

American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP)

Appointments & hours

Mon 7:00am - 7:00pm, Tue 7:00am - 7:00pm, Wed 7:00am - 7:00pm, Thu 7:00am - 7:00pm, Fri 7:00am - 6:00pm, Sat Closed, Sun Closed

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Frequently asked

Is Animal Care Clinic West & Metro Cat Hospital AAHA-accredited?+

Yes — Animal Care Clinic West & Metro Cat Hospital is an AAHA-accredited hospital, and also Cat Friendly and Fear Free certified.

What services does Animal Care Clinic West & Metro Cat Hospital offer?+

Animal Care Clinic West & Metro Cat Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.

When was Animal Care Clinic West & Metro Cat Hospital established?+

Animal Care Clinic West & Metro Cat Hospital has served the West Des Moines, IA community since 1983.

What reviewers say

85% Positive sentiment
based on 222 reviews

Animal Care Clinic West & Metro Cat Hospital provides compassionate, knowledgeable veterinary care with a dedicated medical team that excels in communication and thorough explanations. The facility offers convenient scheduling and specialized feline care in a low-stress environment, though some visitors note that pricing is on the higher side and wait times can occasionally be extended.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsEasy SchedulingGood With Anxious PetsGreat Emergency ResponseStrong Followup

Aggregated from reviewer feedback across multiple sources.

Now hiring

1 open role
1 Support & front-of-house

Open positions

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