Iowa Veterinary Specialties

04/16/2026

Understanding a dog's body language and teaching safe interactions can help prevent bites and keep everyone safe.

It's National Dog Bite Prevention Week! What is most important to note is any dog can bite: big or small, male or female, young or old. Even the cuddliest, fuzziest, sweetest pet can bite if provoked, so it's important to know how to avoid escalating risky situations and to understand when you should and should not interact with dogs.

Here are a few scenarios when you should avoid petting a dog. You can find more helpful tips at avma.org/DogBite

04/14/2026

We're still riding the high from this year's ISU-IVS Partners in Progress! 🎉

Thanks to your incredible support, we welcomed a record number of attendees, making this our biggest conference yet.

A huge thank you to our participants, speakers, and sponsors for helping make the day such a success. Your engagement, expertise, and collaboration are what make this event so special year after year.

We're grateful to be part of such a dedicated veterinary community and can't wait to do it again next year. ❤

Check out some highlights from the day!

04/09/2026

Thankful Thursday! 🐾

Late-night emergencies are never easy, but we're here for you when they happen!

We're grateful for kind words like theses and proud to provide compassionate care, even during those unexpected moments.

Thank you for trusting us with your pets!

04/06/2026

Partners in Progress is this week, and we want to give a shout out to all of our amazing sponsors. Without them, the upcoming event wouldn't be possible. Thank you for your support for this great event!

We have arranged a game of Sponsor Bingo for attendees to play again this year! By visiting our sponsors, they will get stamps on their Bingo card for a chance to win Amazon Echo Spot or a deep tissue massage gun!

03/31/2026

Case Spotlight: Meet this handsome boy, Roy! 💙

Roy is an 8 1/2-year-old German Shepherd who presented to our hospital last week after several hours of vomiting, which progressed into unproductive retching. After performing radiographs and bloodwork, he was diagnosed with a GDV (gastric dilatation-volvulus), a life-threatening condition requiring immediate intervention.

Thanks to the quick action of Dr. Greenfield and our team, Roy was taken into surgery right away. We're so happy to share that his owners report he's doing great at home!

03/24/2026

We're so excited by the response to this year's Partners in Progress!

With a limited number of spots remaining, we're nearing full capacity. Join us for a full day of learning, connection, and CE. We'd love to have you join us!

Secure your spot today: ivsdsm.com/events/isu-ivs-partners-in-progress

03/19/2026

Thankful Thursday! 🐾

Gus, a 9-year-old Miniature Australian Shepherd, came to us after experiencing severe vomiting and diarrhea, along with concerning lab work that raised concerns for a possible serious infection.

He was hospitalized for close monitoring, and received IV fluids, injectable medications, and antibiotics while his labs were monitored. Gus mad incredible progress, and we're happy to share that his lab work returned to normal.

We're so grateful to have been a part of Gus' care and recovery! Thank you to Gus' family for trusting us with his care, and your kind words.💙

03/18/2026

We're hiring!

Looking for your next opportunity in veterinary medicine? We're currently hiring across multiple roles.

Ready to join us? Apply on Indeed today!
https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Iowa-Veterinary-Specialties-1/jobs

03/16/2026

Registration is still open for the 2026 ISU-IVS Partners in Progress CE Conference!

Join us for a full day of learning, collaboration, and connection. Secure your spot today!



ivsdsm.com/events/isu-ivs-partners-in-progress

03/10/2026

We’re hiring! IVS is looking for a collaborative and forward-thinking leader to help guide our emergency and specialty hospital in Des Moines.

If you're passionate about building strong teams, mentoring doctors, and delivering exceptional care to patients and their families, we'd love to hear from you.

Iowa Veterinary Specialties

03/09/2026

Kylo Ren is staying with us for medical boarding this week, and our team is already obsessed with his adorable pug wrinkles! ❤

We're keeping him comfortable, monitored and very loved during his stay. If you're planning a vacation and your pet needs extra medical care or monitoring, our medical boarding can help give you peace of mind while you're away!

03/06/2026

At IVS, our emergency team is here 24/7 to provide care when your pets need it most.

Visit ivsdsm.com/emergency to view wait times, and check your pet in before arrival.