UrgentVet

West Des Moines, IA

At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
Urgent Care
Clinic type
Hospital
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Both
24/7 care
No

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy Hospitalization Emergency Urgent Care End Of Life House Call

Amenities & accessibility

Parking
Free parking garageFree parking lotOn-site parking
Service options
Onsite services
Amenities
Gender-neutral restroomRestroom
Payments
ChecksCredit cardsDebit cardsNFC mobile paymentsCredit cards
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendlyTransgender safespace
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroomWheelchair accessible seatingAssistive hearing loop

Overview

Same-day, after-hours veterinary urgent care, 365 days a year

Mission — We want to be here for your pet when your regular vet can’t. Our goal is to provide quick, convenient, affordable care 365 days a year

Care capabilities

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

Technology & equipment

Digital X-Ray machineFAST ultrasound capabilitiesIn-house lab and pharmaceuticalsCloud-based medical record-keeping softwareFear Free Casco Enclosures

Services in detail

Pet Sickness & IllnessPet InjuriesJust Not Feeling WellEnd of Life CareDigital X-RayUltrasoundIn-House LabPharmacyPain ManagementPost-Op IncisionsVaccine ReactionsEuthanasia

Appointments & hours

3PM-11PM Mon-Fri, 10AM-8PM Sat-Sun, 12PM–8PM All Holidays

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Frequently asked

Is UrgentVet accepting new patients?+

Yes — UrgentVet is currently accepting new patients.

Does UrgentVet offer emergency or urgent care?+

UrgentVet offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).

What services does UrgentVet offer?+

UrgentVet offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, and more.

When was UrgentVet established?+

UrgentVet has served the West Des Moines, IA community since 2024.

What reviewers say

88% Positive sentiment
based on 194 reviews

The practice provides accessible urgent veterinary care with extended evening and weekend hours, featuring a clean, modern facility and a welcoming environment with direct exam room placement. The staff is widely regarded as compassionate, professional, and patient, especially when handling anxious pets and comforting families through difficult end-of-life decisions. Pricing is generally perceived as transparent and more affordable than full-service emergency hospitals, though wait times can occasionally be extended during busy periods and some specialized testing or equipment limitations require outside referrals.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsClean FacilityGood With Anxious PetsFair Pricing

Aggregated from reviewer feedback across multiple sources.

Now hiring

10 open roles
New this month · pay listed
3 Veterinarian6 Technician1 Support & front-of-house

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