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Saltwater Animal Hospital provides comprehensive veterinary care to pets in the Des Moines community and beyond. We would be honored to be a partner in your pet's healthcare.
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"Nothing short of spectacular. My cat needed tooth surgery. I called around and no one had any emergency openings. They took him in same day for a checkup. My cat was in rough shape and is 16 years old so I was very worried.They were professional, scheduled a time for surgery quick and gave me a discount for scheduling while I was there. During surgery they found more issues with teeth which I expected and they told me that might happen. 11 teeth pulled out. The cost for surgery was within the quote that they gave me even though it was much more extensive than originally thought.They told me how he would be in rough shape when I got him back but he was great! He was hungry, thirsty, moving around and non stop purring. From the moment I got him home he was in great shape, better than he was before surgery and continues to get better. These people just may have given my cat a few more years to be with me.I am shocked with how well my cat did which I believe reflects on the surgical skills from the people at this clinic. I will always be great full with the job they did. I highly recommend these people for your pet. If staff is reading this, thank you!!"
Chad F.
As an American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) accredited facility, Saltwater Animal Hospital regularly undergoes evaluations to ensure that we meet or exceed AAHA's standards of care.
These standards cover nearly every aspect of our hospital, including surgery, exam facilities, patient care, cleanliness, client service, emergency services, diagnostic imaging, and anesthesiology. Only 15% of animal hospitals in the United States and Canada are accredited by AAHA, which is recognized worldwide as the benchmark for quality care in veterinary medicine.
Saltwater Animal Hospital is a Fear Free Certified® Practice.
Our staff has gone through specialized training in Fear Free initiatives and protocols in an effort to better serve you and your furry friends. The Fear Free mission is to prevent and alleviate fear, anxiety, and stress in pets by inspiring and educating the people who care for them.
Saltwater Animal Hospital is a Cat Friendly Certified® Practice.
Established by the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) and the International Society for Feline Medicine (ISFM), the Cat Friendly Practice® program is a global initiative designed to elevate care for cats by reducing the stress for the cat, caregiver, and the entire veterinary team.
