Vca Avondale Veterinary Hospital

Vca Avondale Veterinary Hospital is a small-animal clinic in Des Moines, Iowa, located at 4318 E Army Post Rd. It treats dogs and cats. Recent feedback highlights compassionate care from staff, with one complaint focused on higher costs and feeling rushed late in the day.

Services

•Veterinary care for dogs and cats
•Diagnostic blood testing
•Hospitalization (mentioned as a recommended option in a review)
•Imaging: X-rays and ultrasound (mentioned as recommended options in a review)
•Prescription medication support such as an appetite stimulant (mentioned in a review)

Pricing

No pricing is published. Reviews describe pricing as above average; one reviewer cited blood test charges around $300 and an estimate exceeding $6,000 for hospitalization, X-rays, and an ultrasound.

People

Reviews mention Dr. Hollander and a technician named Dustin.

Reviews

Google reviews show a 4.6/5 rating from 403 reviews. Positive comments commonly mention helpful, caring staff and kind handling of cats and larger dogs (including a German shepherd). One recent negative review describes high costs, feeling rushed when seen after 4:30 pm, and dissatisfaction with the clarity of guidance after testing and treatment.

Reviews for Vca Avondale Veterinary Hospital

Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 403 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.

Debbie Primrose

6 days ago

DO NOT bring your pet here unless you have unlimited cash and make sure you don't book an appt. after 4:30pm. They close at 6:00pm and they will "rush" you out. They give "run around" advice. Our cat was not eating and when blood result tests ($300) were inclusive they suggested hospitalization, xrays and an ultra sound ($6,000+). In the end we were sent on our way with an appetite pill and "we just dont know", Sorry!

Tina Turpen

1 week ago

Love the service our furbabies get here. Everyone here is so helpful and caring.

K Day

2 weeks ago

This place has been incredible. We are a family of four cats and they have always treated us with such kindness and compassion. Especially the technician Dustin who has been amazing. He actively listens, shows compassion when you have to talk about hard topics with your cats, and is just generally a very personable and professional technician.

Remo

They always take care of our large German shepherd and treat her very well.

Leslie Sufficool Malcom

3 weeks ago

Dr Hollander is amazing. We have been searching for a new vet for several years now as the vet we had for 40 years retired. We have found her..........Dr Hollander gave us so much time yesterday, she was caring and willing to work with us on treatments and options. You have won our loyalty. Thank you, Dr. Hollander