VCA Avondale Veterinary Hospital

STAY AWAY!!! KEEP YOUR ANIMALS SAFE!!! Below you will see two pictures. One of my dog today and one of her only 7 weeks prior directly leaving the previous groomer. Golden Doodles, as with any Doodle, have curly hair that tends to mate very slightly in the butt area where they sit. My previous groomer always simply brushed it out and if she had to cut it out, she would cut only it out. This place is lazy. This groomer not only decided to go ahead and shave my entire dog in the middle of winter when it is below zero outside, but also decided to CHARGE me for DEMATTING service. I now have to put clothing on the dog until her hair grows out long enough to keep her from freezing to death when going outside to go to the bathroom. Not only all this but charging me a total of $153 for thi

Simply amazing, everyone was super sweet, and cared about their job and the frequent visitors of our fuzzy babies. They kept me notified with updates on how my dog was doing before, going into, and after his surgery. I was also well informed to each step that would be taken while my dog was in their care. Not a single bit of doubt came to my mind while my baby was in their care. Truly excellent service to those in need!

I had the pleasure of working with Dr. Marshall and her exceptional vet tech, Alexus, during the process of importing our puppy from Iowa to Hawaii, and I couldn't be more impressed with their professionalism and expertise. Dr. Marshall's knowledge and experience in veterinary care were truly remarkable. She guided us through the complex paperwork and requirements with ease, making the whole process stress-free. Alexus, the vet tech, was equally amazing. She made sure our Nani was comfortable and relaxed throughout the entire journey, and her compassion was truly heartwarming. Dr. Marshall and Alexus went above and beyond to ensure our puppy's safe and seamless transition to Hawaii. I can't express my gratitude enough for their dedication and support. If you're looking for a veterinarian

Most compassionate and caring humans I have ever met. I trust them with my life (and my pets life) I cannot compliment them enough. They've done so much for the safety and comfort of my dog, it almost brings me to tears. Thank you Avondale!

I’ve gone back and forth about writing this review because the events happened a few years ago, but the truth is, I’m still carrying the hurt from how things were handled near the end of my cat’s life. We had been clients at Avondale for about two years after moving to the Des Moines metro. For a while, we were very happy with the care, but when one of our cats began vomiting frequently and losing weight, things took a turn. We agreed to all recommended diagnostics — biopsies, X-rays and diet changes — and were eventually told it was likely IBS. For about six weeks, things seemed to stabilize. Then suddenly, his condition worsened, and we had to take him to the emergency vet on a Saturday. That’s when they found a mass pressing on his bladder, in a location the emergency veterinarian be