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South Des Moines Veterinary Center

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At South Des Moines Vet Center we believe that We Love Them Too isn’t just a motto, it’s our passion Remember, we love them too!

At South Des Moines Veterinary Center, located on the south side of Des Moines, Iowa, we strive to provide the best veterinary care for your dogs and cats—and exceptional service to you. We appreciate the unique bond you have with your pet and look forward to sharing the joys and challenges of pet ownership with you. We offer a full range of pet veterinary services, including pet wellness exams, sick pet visits, canine and feline dental care, internal medicine consults, soft tissue surgery, pet nutrition consultation, doggy day care, pet boarding, pet grooming, and end-of-life care. Our AAHA veterinary practice has completed and continues to maintain a rigorous certification process. We are proud to be an AAHA practice; only 15% of all small animal veterinary practices in the United States are AAHA certified. Our highly skilled veterinarians and team are committed to continued education, which allows us to provide the latest information and treatments for your pet.

10/25/2026

It's Vet Team Week! Our 2026 theme is We Love Them *ALL* 🐾 🦎 🐰 🐟 We'll be bringing exotic companion animal medicine+staff profile fusions each day this week!

Last but not least, let's talk about FOXES. Dr. A has rehabbed several wild, abandoned baby foxes and is thankful staff have volunteered to help on occasion. Some states allow foxes and hybrids as pets, but they are high energy and stress easily, so they are not a good fit for most households.

One staff member identifies with Foxes:
*Lin: They are little weirdos that make no sense.

Leave a thank you note for Lin below! ⬇️

10/24/2026

It's Vet Team Week! Our 2026 theme is We Love Them *ALL* 🐾 🦎 🐰 🐟 We'll be bringing exotic companion animal medicine+staff profile fusions each day this week!

Next let's talk about RACCOONS. Dr. A has rehabbed many wild, abandoned baby raccoons and is thankful staff have volunteered to help on occasion. They're so cute but SO naughty! While they can be licensed and bred legally in Iowa, it's difficult to find just the right home.

Two staff members identify with Raccoons:
*Jayna: She’s curious, independent and resourceful. She’s great at adapting to situations!
*Kayla: She likes to snack and, at times, can be unhinged (hehe)

Leave a thank you note for Kayla and Jayna below! ⬇️

10/23/2026

This past week was Vet Team Week! We have been celebrating all week! This team is so special and SDMVC is so lucky to have all these terrific humans. We couldn’t do it without each and every one of them. They are the hardest working, most compassionate, caring, intelligent humans. They love and care for every pet that comes in our clinic as if it was their own. Please be sure to give them a shoutout or a thank you in the comments!

Special shoutout to:
Kelli from B.I
Nicole from Midwest
Andre from Hills
Abbie and Casey from Merck
Josh from Zoetis
Christy from Elanco
Doug from IDEXX
Emily from Purina

You guys made us feel so special and appreciated this week! ❤️

10/23/2026

Keep tuning in this weekend for more content! 🐾 🦎 🐰 🐟

For double dip Friday, let's talk about AMPHIBIANS, such as the Pacman frog. Amphibians in general need next level owners and vet care, but Pacman frogs are easier keepers. They tolerate damp and dry environments, and due to being sedentary, they are content with a smaller tank size. Amphibians don't tolerate handling well, they are prone to intestinal impactions from overeating food or ingesting dirt substrate, bacterial infections, and parasitism.

One staff member identifies with Pacman frogs:
*Garrette: I love being lazy and burying myself into my bed 😂🫶🏼

Leave a thank you note for Garrette below! ⬇️

10/23/2026

It's Vet Team Week! Our 2026 theme is We Love Them *ALL* 🐾 🦎 🐰 🐟 We'll be bringing exotic companion animal medicine+staff profile fusions each day this week!

Next let's talk about domestic SKUNKS. We have enjoyed working with a handful of juvenile skunks in our practice. Pet skunks are bred in captivity, licensed by the USDA, and should have vet care like any other pet. We recommend castration, microchip, rabies, distemper vaccines and routine f***l screens for our domestic skunk patients. They are definitely a favorite to work with amongst our staff, but they can be quite rambunctious, so research is highly encouraged prior to considering ownership.

One staff member identifies with Skunks:
*Cass: She has a zest for life and insatiable curiosity.

Leave a thank you note for Cass below! ⬇️

10/22/2026

It's Vet Team Week! Our 2026 theme is We Love Them *ALL* 🐾 🦎 🐰 🐟 We'll be bringing exotic companion animal medicine+staff profile fusions each day this week!

Next let's talk about BOBCATS. We have been fortunate to work with a few wild, juvenile bobcats in our practice (unfortunately it's common to get hit by a car following mom across the road). This rare and majestic species leaves a lasting impression on everyone around them.

Two staff members identify with Bobcats:
*Dr. B: She identifies with one of our successfully released bobcats, Fury; cute but feisty. (rawr!)
*Sydney: She is solitary, adaptable, observant (detail-oriented), quiet and thoughtful.

Leave a thank you note for Dr. B and Syd below! ⬇️

10/21/2026

It's Vet Team Week! Our 2026 theme is We Love Them *ALL* 🐾 🦎 🐰 🐟 We'll be bringing exotic companion animal medicine+staff profile fusions each day this week!

Next let's talk about BIRDS. Captive avians often live 30,50,or 80+ years. Birds bite and scream to communicate, so bird ownership is not for everyone.

Two staff members identify with Birds:
*Rocio: Rocio identifies with Sabra, Dr. A’s Senegal Parrot. She is selective in her people, a diva, and loves carbs.
*Dr. A: Dr. A identifies as a Toucan. They are quirky and almost always happy, but if they’re displeased, you will know.

Leave a thank you note for Rocio or Dr. A below! ⬇️

10/20/2026

It's Vet Team Week! Our 2026 theme is We Love Them *ALL* 🐾 🦎 🐰 🐟 We'll be bringing exotic companion animal medicine+staff profile fusions each day this week!

Next let's talk about RABBITS. Common as a show animal, they can be great companions with good temperaments. However, they do require lots of space and supervision, so they need just the right owner.

Two staff members identify with Rabbits:
*Chelsey: She identifies with a soft, fluffy exterior, and prefers to flee when stressed. She also strongly dislikes hugs, and stomps on the ground when unhappy. (giggle)
*Des: Des is curious, jumpy, enjoys puzzles, and likes quiet spaces.

Leave a thank you note for Chelsey and Des below! ⬇️

10/19/2026

It's Vet Team Week! Our 2026 theme is We Love Them *ALL* 🐾 🦎 🐰 🐟 We'll be bringing exotic companion animal medicine+staff profile fusions each day this week!

Let's start with one of the most common exotic pets we see, BEARDED DRAGONS 🔥 This is a great starter species because they are forgiving in their husbandry (lights, temp, humidity, substrate, etc) and are full of personality.

Three staff members identify with Bearded Dragons:
*Erica: She loves the sun, being lazy and eating a lot.
*Maya: "Always on her toes and quick on her feet."
*Kyle: He's laid back and chill.

Leave a thank you note for Erica, Maya and Kyle below! ⬇️

Address

601 Army Post Road
Des Moines, IA
50315

Opening Hours

Monday	7:30am - 6pm
Tuesday	7:30am - 6pm
Wednesday	7:30am - 6pm
Thursday	7:30am - 6pm
Friday	7:30am - 6pm

Telephone

+15152855523

Website

http://www.welovethemtoo.com/

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