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UrgentVet West Des Moines: Providing quick, affordable pet care when your regular vet can't.

Welcome to UrgentVet West Des Moines, the premier emergency veterinary service in West Des Moines. Our dedicated team is ready to provide your pet with urgent medical care every day of the year. We specialize in prompt, professional treatment for unexpected pet health issues, ensuring your furry family member receives the best possible care when your regular vet is unavailable.

10/31/2026

Happy HOWL-o-ween from UrgentVet! 🎃🐾

Got a little pumpkin with a spooky surprise? Our care teams are here until 8 PM to help with any furry frights! 👻

10/31/2026

Whether your pet sneaks one too many treats, gets a little too curious around Halloween decorations, or finds themselves in a spooky situation, UrgentVet is here to help. 🐾

Open Halloween from 10AM-8PM for those unexpected pet scares, so you can get back to enjoying the tricks and treats. 🎃

10/30/2026

Meet Rena! 🐾

When Rena wasn’t acting like herself, her family trusted their instincts and brought her to UrgentVet. Our caring team provided the urgent attention she needed, and now she’s feeling better and on her way back to her happy self. 🩺🐶

You know your pet best. UrgentVet is here when they need timely, compassionate care. 💙

Wishing Rena many more happy tail wags!

10/28/2026

Spooky season is in full swing at UrgentVet! 🎃

From festive decorations to creative costumes, our teams across the country are bringing Halloween spirit to their clinics.

Take a peek at how UrgentVet locations across the country are getting into the Halloween fun! 👻

10/28/2026

Meet Winston 🐾

When Winston started acting sore and unlike himself, his family trusted their instincts. Changes in behavior, reluctance to move, trembling, or unusual quietness can signal pain or illness.

If your pet has sudden or worsening pain, trouble standing or walking, extreme lethargy, or other concerning symptoms, UrgentVet is here with compassionate urgent care. You know your pet best—we’re here to help when something doesn’t feel right. 🩺🐶

Sending Winston love and wishes for a speedy recovery!

10/27/2026

Let's be honest, ghosting isn't usually the answer... unless you're a pet avoiding Halloween hazards. That's why we're sharing a few things we'd recommend leaving on read this Halloween. 👻

If your pet gives you a spook this Halloween, rest assured, UrgentVet will be open and ready to help!

Because while there's never a good time for a pet emergency, Halloween can be especially ruff timing.🐾

10/26/2026

Let's be honest, ghosting isn't usually the answer... unless you're a pet avoiding Halloween hazards. 👻

That's why we're sharing a few things we'd recommend leaving on read this Halloween.

If your pet has some "ruff timing" this Halloween, rest assured, UrgentVet will be open and ready to help. 🐾

10/24/2026

As this week comes to an end, we want to take one more moment to recognize and thank the incredible people who make UrgentVet what it is: Our Care Teams. 🐾

From the hands-on care you provide to the little extra moments of comfort that make a scary visit feel a little easier, you bring compassion, patience, and heart to every patient who walks through our doors. You help worried pet parents feel less alone, give nervous pets a little extra love, and make a difference in moments that matter most.

We're proud to have you on our UrgentVet team, today and every day.❤️

10/23/2026

Meet Poppy! 💖

Poppy visited UrgentVet for an eye concern and is now on the mend. Our team is here to provide expert urgent care and help pets feel more like themselves. 💙

We’re wishing sweet Poppy a smooth recovery! 🐾

10/22/2026

Meet Hank! 🐶💙

When Hank’s ears started bothering him, his mom brought him to UrgentVet for expert care. He’s been a brave boy while our team helps him feel more comfortable. 🩺

Sending Hank plenty of gentle ear scratches and healing wishes! ❤️

10/21/2026

Ever wondered what an UrgentVet Care Team member never leaves home without? 🐾👀

We asked our teams what they can't go without when caring for your pets. Swipe for a few of their must-haves. ➡️

Here's to the people behind the care, and the skills, personalities, and very specific gear they bring to the clinic every day. 🤍

10/20/2026

When Elmer the Beagle got his paws on some raw chocolate chip dough, things quickly took a turn! 🐶🍪

His pet parents brought him to UrgentVet Carytown, where the team acted quickly to help. With medication to induce vomiting, they discovered Elmer had eaten a whopping 2.4 pounds of dough! 🍞

Raw bread dough can be dangerous for pets because the yeast continues to ferment in their stomach, producing alcohol that can lead to toxicity. Add chocolate to the mix, and it's important to seek veterinary care right away.

Thankfully, Elmer got the care he needed!

When your pet runs into a bit of "Ruff Timing", UrgentVet is here to help. 🐾

📍: UrgentVet Carytown, VA

10/19/2026

Follow your emoji destiny below to discover which UrgentVet care team would be taking care of your pet! 🐶🐱

Got your result? Comment your team's emoji below! ⬇️

10/17/2026

Did you guess it? The answer is… Egyptian Mau! 🐾🐱

Fun Fact: The Egyptian Mau is one of the oldest known cat breeds, with a history that may date back thousands of years to ancient Egypt.🏺

At UrgentVet, we love celebrating every pet's unique traits, from fascinating breed histories to the personalities that make them one of a kind. ❤️

10/17/2026

Patient mode: activated 🐾🩺

10/16/2026

Meet Hudson! 🐶

When his eyes were bothering him and he wasn’t acting like himself, Hudson’s family knew he needed care. They brought him to UrgentVet, where our team was ready to help. 🩺

Hudson is feeling much better and back to sharing those happy tail wags! If your pet seems uncomfortable or just not quite themselves, UrgentVet is here with expert urgent care and reassurance. 💙

10/14/2026

Ready for another breed challenge? 🔍

This fluffy feline has us curious... do you know what breed they are? 👀

💡 Hint: This breed has ties to some ancient history.

Share your guess in the comments and show off your cat expertise! 🐾

10/14/2026

Meet Winnie! 🐾

Her family noticed she wasn’t her usual playful self and brought her to UrgentVet for care.🩺

Changes in your pet’s behavior can be a sign they need help. UrgentVet is here with expert urgent care and a comforting team to help your furry family feel better. 💙

Address

5045 Bentley Drive Suite #160
West Des Moines, IA
50265

Opening Hours

Monday	3pm - 11pm
Tuesday	3pm - 11pm
Wednesday	3pm - 11pm
Thursday	3pm - 11pm
Friday	3pm - 11pm
Saturday	10am - 8pm
Sunday	10am - 8pm

Website

https://urgentvet.com/location/west-des-moines-ia/

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