Des Moines Veterinary Hospital

Des Moines, WA

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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 Avian Exotic Companion Mammal Reptile Amphibian

Services

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

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Amenities
Gender-neutral restroomRestroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

Des Moines Veterinary Hospital is a full-service veterinary hospital offering comprehensive and high-quality services for dogs and cats in Des Moines, Federal Way, Tacoma, Seattle, and Auburn. From routine checkups and vaccinations to surgeries and more, we offer all of the specialized services your pet needs under one roof

Mission — We make it our mission to provide all of our patients with state-of-the-art, outstanding and compassionate medical services

Team at a glance

1
Veterinarian (DVM)
12
Support staff
13
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

Cold Laser TherapyIn-House LabDigital Radiography (implied by x-rays)

Services in detail

Vaccinations & PreventionRoutine ExamsDental CareInternal MedicineCold Laser TherapyBoardingEmergency CareSurgeryIn-House LabSpay/NeuterMicrochippingParasite Prevention

Memberships

Part of the PetVet Care Centers Network

Appointments & hours

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Monday: 08:00 am - 05:30 pm | Tuesday: 09:00 am - 12:00 pm | Wednesday: 09:00 am - 12:00 pm | Thursday: 08:00 am - 05:30 pm | Friday: 08:00 am - 05:30 pm | Saturday: Closed | Sunday: Closed | We are closed from 12 pm to 1 pm on weekdays

Frequently asked

Is Des Moines Veterinary Hospital accepting new patients?+

Yes — Des Moines Veterinary Hospital is currently accepting new patients.

What services does Des Moines Veterinary Hospital offer?+

Des Moines Veterinary Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.

What reviewers say

65% Positive sentiment
based on 405 reviews

The practice offers care for dogs, cats, and exotic species including birds and small mammals, supported by experienced veterinarians known for gentle handling. However, recent changes in ownership have introduced operational challenges, including difficulties scheduling appointments, significantly higher pricing, and less responsive communication from the front desk. While long-standing clients praise the compassionate medical attention, recent experiences point to frequent staff turnover and longer wait times for non-routine visits.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsFair PricingGood With Anxious Pets

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.