Van Meter Veterinary Clinic

08/25/2026

Important information:
On Saturday August 29th our online vet store will be doing some maintenance. Ordering will not be available during that maintenance time so be sure to get your orders in this week!

08/18/2026

Important Announcement:

Our phone lines are continuing to experience an outage that Century Link is unable or unwilling to resolve. We are actively working with a new provider to restore service; unfortunately, the timeline has been slower than anticipated.

Our clients continue to be amazing! Today the local police arrived to do a welfare check after they were contacted by a concerned client. We are fine and we appreciate your concern!

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience. In the meantime, you can still reach us through the following channels:
• Email: Send us a message at [email protected]
• Direct Message: Send us a DM right here on social media
• Please Stop By: In person questions are welcome
Thank you for working with us while we get everything back up and running!

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08/13/2026

Hi all,

Thank you all for your patience as we work through our phone and internet issues. We are still working on getting things up and running. The best way to contact us at this time is still email [email protected] or via Facebook messenger. If you have an appointment with us today or tomorrow, and are able to bring a check or cash to your appointment, that will make things a little smoother. We’re very grateful for your understanding as we work through these issues.

08/04/2026

Our phone lines are out again. Please email us at [email protected] if you are trying to reach us. I'm sorry for this inconvenience. We are lucky to have such amazing clients and we appreciate your patience as we work to resolve this.

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07/30/2026

Good Afternoon Van Meter!

It appears our phone lines are down. We are working on fixing things as soon as we can. If you need to reach us in the mean time, you can email us at [email protected]. We can also be reached via Facebook through messenger. Thank you for your patience as we work to get things up and running again!

07/22/2026

Our phone lines are back up! Everyone is still welcome to email or fb message us, but the fastest way to get in contact is the phone! Thank you for your patience as we got things back up and running!

07/20/2026

Good Morning Van Meter!

It appears our phone lines are down this morning. We are working on fixing things this AM. If you need to reach us in the mean time, you can email us at [email protected]. We can also be reached via Facebook through messenger. Thank you for your patience as we work to get things up and running again!

07/04/2026

❤️ Happy 4th of July from Van Meter Veterinary Clinic! ❤️

Wishing all of our clients, patients, and their families a safe, happy, and fun Independence Day!

🎆 Holiday Hours:
Please note that Van Meter Veterinary Clinic is closed on Saturday, July 4, so our team can enjoy the holiday with their families.

As you celebrate, remember to help keep your pets safe:
🐶 Keep pets indoors during fireworks if possible.
🎇 Provide a quiet, secure place where they feel comfortable.
🍔 Keep holiday foods, alcohol, and fireworks out of reach.
🏷️ Make sure your pet's ID tags and microchip information are up to date.

🐾 Emergency Care:
If your pet experiences a medical emergency while we are closed, please call your nearest emergency hospital.

Thank you for trusting us with your pet's care. We hope you and your furry family members have a safe, healthy, and Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸🐾

04/21/2026

Congratulations Dr. Karl Bolser for 25 years at Iowa State College of Veterinary Medicine!

25 YEARS AND COUNTING. Iowa State University's 25-Year Club recognizes faculty and staff with at least 25 years of consecutive service to the institution including these new members in the College of Veterinary Medicine.

04/05/2026

🌷🐣 Happy Easter from all of us at Van Meter Veterinary Clinic! 🐣🐾

Wishing you a joyful day filled with love, laughter, and a little extra time with your furry family members. 💛🐶🐱

As you celebrate, don’t forget to keep pets safe—chocolate, candy wrappers, and Easter grass can be harmful if ingested. A pet-safe celebration is the best kind of celebration!

From our team to your family, we hope your day is full of happiness, renewal, and wagging tails. 🌸✨