Services

Emergency
Iowa Veterinary Specialties is a 24/7 hospital that provides emergency care to animals in need. We are available all hours of the day. If at any time you feel your pet needs to be evaluated please contact our hospital and bring your pet in to be seen. Your regular... read more

Surgery
Brent Reimer, DVM, DACVS1Diplomate American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS), Brent Reimer, DVM, ACVS joined Iowa Veterinary Specialties in 2007 as the staff surgeon. He achieved Diplomate status with the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in 2003 and is currently Des Moines only board certified... read more

Internal Medicine
Derek D. Nestor, DVM, DACVIM1Diplomate American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM)1Derek Nestor, DVM, ACVIM joined Iowa Veterinary Specialties in 2005 as the staff internist. He spent two years in a general practice in West Des Moines following his 1999 graduation from Iowa State University. He then completed a... read more

Diagnostic Tools
Digitial X-Ray1X-rays are often a very important diagnostic tool in the diagnosis of your pet. In order to achieve the best possible image, we have invested in state of the art x- ray equipment and fully trained our technicians in producing the best image possible. Also, through our digital... read more

Pain Management
There are many misconceptions regarding pain perception in animals. Animals do not communicate their pain in the same manner as people. In fact, it is their natural instinct to conceal ther pain. Unfortunately, these misconceptions can lead to pain being neglected when animals are sick, injured, or after having... read more

Grief Services
It can be extremely difficult to deal with the loss of your beloved pet. It is important to remember that everyone grieves in their own way. You may find that sharing your feeling with family and friends helps. You might also consider memorializing your pet by helping another pet in... read more

Canine Blood Bank
The Canine Blood Bank of Central Iowa serves veterinarians throughout Des Moines and surrounding areas with canine blood and blood components that are used to treat ill and injured dogs. The Canine Blood Bank works similar to the human blood bank. Blood is collected from donor dogs and stored until the need to use it arises. read more

Animal Care Foundation
Unfortunately, pets can go without treatment due to financial constraints of their owners. Without treatment these pets may be euthanized or left to live in pain from disease or injury. Tragically, many of these pets could return to normal healthy life if only provided treatment. read more