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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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"I called with an issue with my dog's eyes and they made an appt that day!! We went in and a doctor saw him right away did an exam and a test. She gave us the results.She ordered drops and eye lube! We did as she told us to do for two weeks. We did struggle with dosing the drops and eye lube! Our little guy took exception to our administering them!! I called and they came up with a solution! We followed the instructions and it was so much better.Dr. Aubrey DeHa is a great vet and the staff is friendly and helpful. The appts were on time. The office and exam rooms were clean!"
Michelle K.
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.
