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Iowa Veterinary Specialties

Iowa Veterinary Specialties is a 24 hour, AAHA accredited, emergency hospital and a specialty referral practice.
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Iowa Veterinary Specialties is a 24 hour emergency hospital and a specialty referral practice. We have mulltiple board-certified veterinarians including a surgeon, internal medicine specialist, and dermatologist. In addition to these departments, we have oncology, dental, and radiology services.

12/22/2025

Case Spotlight! 🐾

Ash, a 3-year-old labradoodle, found himself in trouble after swallowing a chicken skewer. Thanks to the quick action of his family, and the care of Dr. Mangus and our team, the skewer was successfully removed via endoscopy. No surgery for Ash!

We're so happy we could help this sweet pup!

12/19/2025

Meet Chanti! Chanti is a 3-year old, green-cheeked conure who suffered a traumatic wing injury after she was accidentally caught in a refrigerator door while flying. After diagnostic radiographs revealed multiple fractures, Dr. Ribbey performed an emergency wing amputation.

Chanti's family says although she has destroyed her cone, she is doing well in her recovery and is still just as feisty as always. We're grateful to Chanti's family for trusting Dr. Ribbey and our technicians to care for her!

12/18/2025

The holidays can come with surprises! IVS will be open 24/7 throughout the holiday season. If your pet needs emergency care, our team is always ready.

Visit ivsdsm.com/emergency to view wait times, and check your pet in before arrival. From all of us at IVS, have a happy holiday season!✨

12/17/2025

Free CE Webinar Tonight!

Join us at 7 PM for a session on Point of Care Bloodwork & Blood Gas Interpretation with Dr. Blong, DVM, DACVECC. This CE will cover practical, real world interpretation tips to help you make faster, more confident decisions in your patient's cases.

Scan the QR code to join, or visit our website for the Zoom link. We hope to see you there!

12/10/2025

REMINDER: Free CE Webinar Next Week!

Join us on December 17 at 7 PM for a session on Point of Care Bloodwork & Blood Gas Interpretation with Dr. Blong, DVM, DACVECC. This CE will cover practical, real world interpretation tips to help you make faster, more confident decisions in your patient's cases.

Scan the QR code to join, or visit our website for the Zoom link. We hope to see you there!

12/09/2025

Happy International Day of Veterinary Medicine! 💙

Today we get to celebrate our veterinarians, and all veterinary professionals. Thank you for your comfort, care, and advocating for every patient. We're grateful for the work you do every day!

12/05/2025

Meet Helios!

Helios is a 3 1/2-year-old conure who got himself into a little predicament by getting his beak caught in his leg band on a Saturday! Dr. Bartlett was able to to remove the leg band successfully from the leg, and beak with sedation.

Helios' family reports that he is doing well after the fiasco, and back to his happy little self again! 🐤🧡

12/03/2025

❄️🎄𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐩?

Our team provides 24/7 monitoring, medication administration, and customized care levels for both dogs and cats.

Call today to reserve a spot!

12/01/2025

Cold weather is here, and our pets feel it too.

As temperatures drop, make sure your pets stay safe, warm, and protected. From checking paws to bundling up, a few simple steps can prevent winter injuries and keep your pets comfortable all season long. Stay safe this winter! ❄💙

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at IVS! Today and every day, we're grateful for the incredible patients we care for and the wonderful clients who trust us with their loved ones.

We're wishing you all a day filled with wagging tails, kitty biscuits, and good company. Thank you for being a part of the IVS family!🧡

11/25/2025

Happy Thanksgiving Week!🦃🍂

As you're prepping your holiday favorites, remember that many classic dishes aren't safe for pets. If your furry family member gets into something they shouldn't, our team is here 24/7!

11/24/2025

Calling all veterinary professionals: Mark your calendars!

Join us December 17, 2025 at 7 PM for a session on Point of Care Bloodwork & Blood Gas Interpretation with Dr. Blong, DVM, DACVECC. This CE will cover practical, real world interpretation tips to help you make faster, more confident decisions in your patient's cases.

Scan the QR code to join, or visit our website for the Zoom link. We hope to see you there!

Address

6110 Creston Avenue
Des Moines, IA
50321

Telephone

(515) 280-3100

Website

http://www.ivsdsm.com/

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Iowa Veterinary Specialties is a 24 hour emergency hospital and a specialty referral practice. We have multiple board-certified veterinarians in Oncology and Ophthalmology. In addition to these departments, we offer advanced imaging and radiology services.