East Lawn Animal Hospital

East Lawn Animal Hospital Caring for pets for over 45 years. Dr. Bottorff partners with his wife, Tina, who handles our office and operations management.

East Lawn Animal Hospital offers wellness care, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and compassionate support for pets at every stage of life. Get to Know East Lawn Animal Hospital in Fort Dodge, IA

As a family-operated practice that’s also a fully equipped animal hospital, we provide complete animal health care with caring, personalized, and genuine service. Dr. Bottorff and his wife have a daughte

r, Alyssa, who also dreams of becoming a veterinarian. Although far from being realized, her dream allows her to gain valuable experience helping out at the clinic.

Did you know? 🩺The doctors here at East Lawn don’t just see cats and dogs, we also care for exotics and small farm anima...
05/28/2026

Did you know? 🩺

The doctors here at East Lawn don’t just see cats and dogs, we also care for exotics and small farm animals. 🐾

Whether your pet has paws, hooves, feathers, or scales, our team is here to help keep them healthy and happy! 🐐🐰🦜

Huge shoutout to Stay Wild and Webster County Animal Protection & Lucky Dog Training for putting this event together. We...
05/21/2026

Huge shoutout to Stay Wild and Webster County Animal Protection & Lucky Dog Training for putting this event together. We are very honored to partner with such wonderful organizations and come together to support our community’s pets by providing discounted vaccines and affordable care! 🐾

We can’t wait to see everyone tomorrow! ❤️🐶🐱

Don’t forget about your appointment for our low-cost vaccine clinic!

Appointments begin at 9:30 at 2502 170th St. tomorrow morning.

No previous records required for appointment—just you and your pet(s). We can’t wait to see you there!

Happy Thursday! At East Lawn, we take mental wellness very seriously. 🐶🐱Our official treatment plans includes:✔️ Deep br...
05/14/2026

Happy Thursday! At East Lawn, we take mental wellness very seriously. 🐶🐱

Our official treatment plans includes:

✔️ Deep breathing
✔️ Daily movement
✔️ Ferret-assisted yoga

May is Move for Mental Wellness month. Remember to move your body, clear your mind, and keep life a little goofy. 🐾

🌟 Staff Spotlight: Samuel 🌟This is Samuel, our Practice Manager and professional chaos coordinator here at East Lawn. He...
05/08/2026

🌟 Staff Spotlight: Samuel 🌟

This is Samuel, our Practice Manager and professional chaos coordinator here at East Lawn. He currently has been with us for almost a year. 🐾

If things run smoothly around here, you can thank him. If they don’t… he’s probably on lunch break.

Next time you’re in for an appointment or picking up meds, don’t forget to say hi! 👋🏻

Proof that the best medicine sometimes comes with feathers 💛Dr. Ashley sharing a gentle moment with one very loved littl...
05/06/2026

Proof that the best medicine sometimes comes with feathers 💛

Dr. Ashley sharing a gentle moment with one very loved little patient because care isn’t just treatment, it’s connection. 🐥

🌟 Monday Spotlight: Olivia 🌟Olivia, one of our RVTs, has been with East Lawn for 10 months and helps keep everything run...
04/27/2026

🌟 Monday Spotlight: Olivia 🌟

Olivia, one of our RVTs, has been with East Lawn for 10 months and helps keep everything running smoothly all while giving patients plenty of love (especially puppies 🐶).

Be sure to say hi next time you see her! 🐾

Pepper stopped by for a wellness check today and completely stole our hearts ❤️Sweet, tiny, and full of personality! Don...
04/22/2026

Pepper stopped by for a wellness check today and completely stole our hearts ❤️

Sweet, tiny, and full of personality!

Don’t forget to keep all your pets, big and small, up to date on their wellness checks 🩺✨

🌟 Monday Spotlight: Kez 🌟Our lead RVT, Kez aka kitten cuddler in chief has been keeping East Lawn running for 5+ years!W...
04/20/2026

🌟 Monday Spotlight: Kez 🌟

Our lead RVT, Kez aka kitten cuddler in chief has been keeping East Lawn running for 5+ years!

We’re pretty sure the pets come back just to see her… and we don’t blame them 💙

Next time you’re in, don’t forget to say hi! 👋 🐶🐱

🚨 Quick Update 🚨  We are now offering Side-Eye Evaluations 🐦  If your pet looks at you like you’ve made poor life choice...
04/01/2026

🚨 Quick Update 🚨

We are now offering Side-Eye Evaluations 🐦

If your pet looks at you like you’ve made poor life choices…
you’re probably right.

Drop us a picture of your pet’s best side eye!

Happy April Fools 😄

03/16/2026

East Lawn Animal Hospital will be closed Monday, March 16th due to our doctors traveling from out of town and current weather conditions. The safety of our doctors and staff is very important to us.

We will reopen Tuesday, March 17th at 8:00 AM and resume normal business hours.

Thank you for your understanding and please stay safe! 🐾

🐾✨ Please join us in welcoming two new doctors to East Lawn Animal Hospital! ✨🐾We’re excited to have Dr. Ashley Anderson...
02/04/2026

🐾✨ Please join us in welcoming two new doctors to East Lawn Animal Hospital! ✨🐾

We’re excited to have Dr. Ashley Anderson and Dr. Katherine Hauptmann joining our team! Both bring unique experience, compassionate care, and a shared commitment to keeping your pets healthy and happy. We can’t wait for you and your pets to meet them at your next visit! 💙🐶🐱

📞 Now accepting appointments! Give us a call at 515-576-5149 to schedule your pet’s appointment!

Address

2011 1st Avenue South
Fort Dodge, IA
50501

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 12pm

Telephone

+15155765149

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