Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in Des Moines, IA?

The nearest hospital open around the clock is Iowa Veterinary Specialties in Des Moines, IA, about 4.8 miles from Des Moines. Phone (515) 280-3100.

How many emergency vets are near Des Moines, IA?

2 within 10 miles, 3 within 25 miles and 3 within 50 miles of the center of Des Moines; of those within 50 miles, 3 are open 24/7 and 0 have limited emergency hours.

How much does an emergency vet visit cost near Des Moines, IA?

Iowa Veterinary Specialties mentions a deposit on its website. None of the listed hospitals publishes an exam fee; ask for an estimate when you call.

Is there an emergency vet for exotic pets near Des Moines, IA?

2 listed hospitals state on their website that they treat exotic pets: Iowa Veterinary Specialties (4.8 miles) and VEG Des Moines (11 miles). Call first and name the species: an exotic animal veterinarian is not on duty at every hour.

Do emergency vets near Des Moines, IA accept CareCredit or Scratchpay?

CareCredit is mentioned by Iowa Veterinary Specialties, BluePearl Pet Hospital Des Moines, IA and VEG Des Moines. Scratchpay is mentioned by Iowa Veterinary Specialties and VEG Des Moines. This is what each hospital states on its own website; confirm when you call.

What should I do if my pet ate something toxic?

Call ASPCA Animal Poison Control at (888) 426-4435 or Pet Poison Helpline at (855) 764-7661, both open 24/7 (a consultation fee may apply), and head toward the nearest emergency hospital while you talk to them.

Emergency Vet Open Now in Des Moines, IA: 3 Verified Animal ERs

Backup 24/7 option

BluePearl Pet Hospital Des Moines, IA

If Iowa Veterinary Specialties is too far or has a long wait, the next hospital open around the clock is 6.7 miles from Des Moines and 5.9 miles from Iowa Veterinary Specialties.

(515) 727-4872

Emergency animal hospitals near Des Moines

Iowa Veterinary Specialties
Open now · 24/7

6110 Creston Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50321
Exotic petsEmergency surgeryCT or MRIBlood transfusionCareCreditScratchpay
Verified November 4, 2026

4.8 miles(515) 280-3100
BluePearl Pet Hospital Des Moines, IA
Open now · 24/7BluePearl Pet Hospital network

4631 Merle Hay Rd., Des Moines, IA 50322
Walk-insCareCredit
Verified November 4, 2026

6.7 miles(515) 727-4872
VEG Des Moines
Open now · 24/7Veterinary Emergency Group

6840 EP True Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50266
Exotic petsEmergency surgeryWalk-insCareCreditScratchpay
Verified November 4, 2026

11 miles(515) 259-6473

Emergency coverage around Des Moines

Within 10 miles2hospitals2 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours
Within 25 miles3hospitals3 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours
Within 50 miles3hospitals3 open 24/7, 0 with limited hours

Open 24/7 or limited hours

Open 24 hours, 7 days (3)

Iowa Veterinary Specialties4.8 miles
BluePearl Pet Hospital Des Moines, IA6.7 miles
VEG Des Moines11 miles

Nights, weekends or limited hours (0)

Every listed hospital is open 24/7.

ICU, exotic pets and payment plans

Exotic pets: 2 of 3 listedIowa Veterinary Specialties (4.8 mi), VEG Des Moines (11 mi)
CareCredit: 3 of 3 listedIowa Veterinary Specialties (4.8 mi), BluePearl Pet Hospital Des Moines, IA (6.7 mi), VEG Des Moines (11 mi)
Scratchpay: 2 of 3 listedIowa Veterinary Specialties (4.8 mi), VEG Des Moines (11 mi)

Counted from what each listed hospital states on its own website; no listed hospital mentions ICU. A hospital not named may still offer it.

Exotic pet? See the emergency hospitals near Des Moines that state they treat birds, reptiles, rabbits or small mammals.

Distances are measured in a straight line from the center of Des Moines. Hospital status and hours come from each hospital's own published information; see how we verify.

Regular daytime clinics in the area

These are not emergency hospitals. They are general practices from OpenStreetMap, listed for follow-up visits and non-urgent problems during their working hours. In an emergency, use the hospitals above.

Ingersoll Animal Hospital, 3009 Ingersoll Avenue, Des Moines, (515) 274-3555 (2.7 miles)
Starch Pet Hospital, 2222 University Avenue, (515) 283-1576 (2.7 miles)
Heartland Animal Hospital, (515) 255-4464 (3.8 miles)
Riordan Pet Hospital, 4418 Douglas Avenue (5.3 miles)
Iowa Veterinary Acupuncture Clinic, 3836 Beaver Avenue (5.3 miles)

Questions about emergency vets in Des Moines

Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in Des Moines, IA?: The nearest hospital open around the clock is Iowa Veterinary Specialties in Des Moines, IA, about 4.8 miles from Des Moines. Phone (515) 280-3100.
How many emergency vets are near Des Moines, IA?: 2 within 10 miles, 3 within 25 miles and 3 within 50 miles of the center of Des Moines; of those within 50 miles, 3 are open 24/7 and 0 have limited emergency hours.
How much does an emergency vet visit cost near Des Moines, IA?: Iowa Veterinary Specialties mentions a deposit on its website. None of the listed hospitals publishes an exam fee; ask for an estimate when you call.
Is there an emergency vet for exotic pets near Des Moines, IA?: 2 listed hospitals state on their website that they treat exotic pets: Iowa Veterinary Specialties (4.8 miles) and VEG Des Moines (11 miles). Call first and name the species: an exotic animal veterinarian is not on duty at every hour.
Do emergency vets near Des Moines, IA accept CareCredit or Scratchpay?: CareCredit is mentioned by Iowa Veterinary Specialties, BluePearl Pet Hospital Des Moines, IA and VEG Des Moines. Scratchpay is mentioned by Iowa Veterinary Specialties and VEG Des Moines. This is what each hospital states on its own website; confirm when you call.
What should I do if my pet ate something toxic?: Call ASPCA Animal Poison Control at (888) 426-4435 or Pet Poison Helpline at (855) 764-7661, both open 24/7 (a consultation fee may apply), and head toward the nearest emergency hospital while you talk to them.

Poison emergencies

If you think your pet swallowed something toxic

Call one of the two national animal poison lines while you get ready to leave. Both are staffed by veterinary toxicology specialists around the clock; expect a consultation fee per case.

ASPCA (888) 426-4435 Helpline (855) 764-7661

Numbers checked on the official ASPCA and Pet Poison Helpline sites, November 2026. What to do while you call. Dose calculators: chocolate, xylitol, grapes and raisins, ibuprofen.

Emergency vet in Des Moines, IA