Valley Veterinary Center

05/19/2026

04/25/2026

Happy World Veterinary Day to our awesome doctors at Valley Veterinary Center! Our community is blessed to have you guys around! Thank you for all you do!

04/20/2026

We are doing one more discounted bull soundness examination day! If you haven't gotten your bulls tested for the year this would be a great day to get it done! Call us to schedule!

04/17/2026

We had the cutest paitent/clients come in todayGrizzly Bear and Baby Buck the stuffy came in to see Dr. Allison. Both are in excellent health condition and all three of these guys deserve a treat for good behavior!

04/16/2026

🐾 National Dog Bite Prevention Week 🐾

Recognized by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), this week is all about keeping both people and pets safe. Veterinary teams work hard every day to provide the best care possible—and safety is a team effort!

Here’s how you can help protect your pet and your veterinary care team:

✔️ Let us know if your pet has shown any signs of fear or aggression
✔️ Allow trained veterinary technicians to safely restrain your pet during exams and procedures
✔️ Understand that muzzles are not a punishment—they are a safe, temporary tool to protect your pet and everyone involved
✔️ Bring your pet in a secure carrier or on a leash
✔️ Help reduce stress with training, socialization, and (when recommended) pre-visit medications

Our goal is always compassionate, low-stress care. By working together, we can create a safer, more positive experience for every visit.

04/14/2026

We are in the middle of our bull soundness season! Call in to schedule a time to get your bulls looked at before your breeding season starts.

04/01/2026

April is National Heartworm Awareness Month

At our clinic, we want to remind you that heartworm disease is a serious — but preventable — condition that can affect both dogs and cats.

While heartworm disease isn’t as common in Iowa as it is in some southern states, it is still very much a concern here. All it takes is one infected mosquito to put your pet at risk.

Heartworms are spread by mosquitoes and can cause severe damage to the heart, lungs, and blood vessels. The scary part? Pets can be infected long before showing any signs.

The good news: prevention is simple, safe, and much more affordable than treatment.

✔️ Keep your pet on year-round heartworm prevention
✔️ Schedule annual heartworm testing for dogs
✔️ Talk to us about the best prevention options for your pet

Call us today to schedule a test or refill prevention!

Curious about heartworm risk in your area? Check out the interactive map here:
https://www.heartwormsociety.org/pet-owner-resources/incidence-maps

03/31/2026

03/30/2026

The phone lines at our Cherokee location are currently down and we are working to get this issue fixed.