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Starch Pet Hospital

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Welcome to Starch Pet Hospital Starch Pet Hospital is here to provide outstanding veterinary care to pets in Des Moines, IA. As your local pet health expert, we hope that your family will rely on our team as your welcoming, skilled, and compassionate partner in care. We are committed to the wellness of your pet. Our veterinary office offers routine preventative care, dental services, and is trained in the screening of common diseases. Helping animals live a longer, happier, and healthier life is our primary focus. Pet Car... read more

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2222 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50311, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tue7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wed7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thu7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fri7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sat8:00 a.m. to Midnight
SunClosed
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Barb Lillethun 
8 years ago
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Sarah Keller 
8 years ago
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Nancy Downey 
8 years ago

The vets at the pet hospital are great. I would have given the hospital 5 stars except for one thing. The front office staff seem to think it necessary to burn a scent candle beginning in the fall and throughout winter. I have severe allergies and the space is too small to burn a candle like that. In the time it took for me to pay my bill, my eyes and nose started running and I nearly lost my voice. I complained about it last year to no avail. My point is that if it affects me that much, what is it doing to the animals... read more

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Hi Nancy, I apologize for the experience you had at our clinic. We have burned the pet odor candles year-round for several years. They help to cut down on all of the doggy and kitty odors that go along with an animal hospital. Having said that, I don't mean it to minimize your experience just to explain why we do it. I would like to recommend that when you make an appointment to come in you remind us of your allergy and we will be sure to not light the candle that day. Thank you very much for your input. We greatly appreciat... read more

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Carla Dennis 
8 years ago
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Jim Edvenson 
8 years ago

Very pleasant staff, greeted right away and not overpriced like so many other facilities in Des Moines. Planning on making this our regular pet care facility. 

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Thank you, Jim! 

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Jim Edvenson 
recommend  Recommended
8 years ago

Very pleasant staff, greeted right away and not overpriced like so many other facilities in Des Moines. Planning on making this our regular pet care facility. 

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Thank you, Jim! 

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Jonathan Edge 
recommend  Recommended
8 years ago
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Jonathan David Edge 
8 years ago
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Ashley Jones 
8 years ago

Thanks to the whole team at Starch for the great care Lola and Mavis received. You guys are the best and we are thrilled to have found you. 

Business response:

Thanks for the kind words, Ashley! It's a pleasure taking care of your beautiful ladies. :) 

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How is Starch Pet Hospital rated?

Starch Pet Hospital has a 4.9 star rating with 1,367 reviews. 

When is Starch Pet Hospital open?

Starch Pet Hospital is closed now. It will open at 7:30 a.m.