At VCA Avondale Veterinary Hospital, we understand how important pets are. It is with this in mind that we focus on helping your pet live a long, healthy and happy life. We deliver the best medical care for pets while nurturing the human-animal bond.
In our continuing efforts to make sure all pets in our communities are taken care of, we have partnered with Lionbridge Interpretation Services to ensure clear communication between our team and your family. Whether you speak Spanish, American Sign Language, or one of over 100 other languages, we have interpretation services available for you! Don’t let language be a barrier to providing the best care to your pet.
VCA Avondale Veterinary Hospital has been proudly serving Des Moines, West Des Moines, Carlisle, Indianola, Altoona, Ankeny and surrounding communities for over 40 years. Through VCA Charities, we are able to support pets across the country, as well as in our own backyard.
Our Fear Free Hospital and Cat Friendly Hospital designations mean we have taken extra steps to ensure the best for your pet. Nothing brightens our day more than to snuggle your dog or soothe your shy cat. Our knowledge of the latest procedures and medicines ensure that our patients receive the best in preventive and healing care.
A Wealth of Veterinary Experience at Your Service!
At VCA Avondale Veterinary Hospital, we look forward to welcoming you and your pet. Everyone on our team believes that the better we get to know your pets, the better we can provide the best possible health care for them. We’ll carefully track the course of your pet’s care, which is so important to you pet’s long-term health.
VCA Avondale Veterinary Hospital also offers the following in cutting edge medicine: Stem Cell Treatment, I-131 Feline Hyperthyroid Treatment, Advanced Canine Orthotics, Canine Rehabilitation, and Dentistry. So, whether your pet needs preventive care, help with growing old gracefully or isn’t feeling well, VCA Avondale Veterinary Hospital is here to partner with you.
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Animal Lifeline of Iowa
Animal Lifeline is a no-kill animal shelter seeking to reduce the number of special needs dogs and cats that are euthanized by providing care, temporary shelter, and by promoting positive long-term pet guardianship.
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ASPCA Poison Control Center Hotline
The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center is staffed 24 hours with veterinary health professionals who have been specially trained in veterinary toxicology. If you think that your pet may have ingested a potentially poisonous substance, call the ASPCA 24 hour emergency Animal Poison Control Center hotline at (888) 426-4435.
We accept CareCredit, the pet, health and wellness credit card with flexible, budget-friendly financing options that allow you to pay over time for a range of treatments and services—including procedures, medication and more.*
To learn more about CareCredit, or to see if you prequalify, please visit us.
*Subject to credit approval.
Lionbridge provides over-the-phone and video interpretation services for non-English-speaking and American Sign Language (ASL) clients. In real time, veterinary providers can enlist an expert Lionbridge interpreter to facilitate a clear exchange of information between themselves and clients. Lionbridge’s on-demand, remote interpretation services enable effective and accurate communication with clients. This service empowers clients to be heard and spoken to in their own language, which in turn facilitates a deeper understanding of the care your pet needs.
Learn more about Lionbridge’s interpretation services: https://www.lionbridge.com/content-transformation-services/interpretation-services/.
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