We have gone to the Ballard Vet Clinic for years, ever since Dr. May took over the practice. I…read morecould not be happier with the service. After reading other reviews, I am rather confused as to other people's experiences. Mary has always been overly friendly and helpful to both my husband and myself, regardless if I am bringing in our pets for a routine visit, stopping in for flea meds, or calling to inquire about when pets are due for annual visits. Dr. May is a great vet and has an obvious love and care for animals. When my first cat was not acting right, I called the clinic to find it was closed. The after hours voicemail offers Dr. May's personal cell phone, so I was able to text and call him. He even asked me to send him a video of what my cat was doing and was then able to refer me to a 24-hour clinic once we determined that there was a somewhat serious issue happening. Prices are very comparable to any other vet and I have found are even quite a bit less expensive after speaking with friends in the Carroll, IA area. Highly recommend!

From the owner: Compassionate Care for Your Pets…read more We have 2 offices, one in Slater at 401 Main St., that is open Mondays, Wednesday mornings, Fridays, and alternating Saturday mornings. Our other office, in Huxley, is open Tuesdays, Thursdays, and alternating Saturday mornings. We provide caring diagnostic testing, surgeries, dental care, preventative care, behavioral advice, X-ray diagnostics, all with the costs and benefits of your family in-mind. Dr. Kenneth May , and Dr. Heather Kay have your pets' best interests at heart, and decades of experience in diagnosing and treating problems in dogs and cats. Mary Tomlinson, our office manager and receptionist has been at this business in Slater for 38 years. Call whenever you want the best, caring, compassionate care for the four-legged members of your family.

I cannot express how wonderful Dr. Klepper was. As for all pet lovers, this was a very hard…read moredecision to make. Dr. Klepper was so calm, patient, caring, informative, but most importantly compassionate to our old boy, Cody. She constantly stroked his little face and told him he was a good boy during the entire process. She truly cared and that made the experience as peaceful as possible. We are so grateful for Dr. Klepper.

From the owner: At CodaPet we know the anguish that comes with having to euthanize a beloved pet. We are animal…read morelovers and pet parents ourselves. Veterinarian owned CodaPet is a network of licensed veterinarians who focus on providing compassionate and caring end-of-life services. If the time has come for euthanasia, a veterinarian will come to your home and provide your beloved pet with a peaceful passing where they are most comfortable and at ease; surrounded by loving family and the familiar sights and smells of home. Visit our website for free quality of life assessment tools and articles or to book an appointment with a caring veterinarian, or call us at 1-833-CODAPET

In late summer of 2021, my barn owner's husband informed me that my horse had cancer in his face…read more You might wonder why I learned this from him and not my veterinarian. I received this awful news from him because Iowa Equine *forgot* to give me the results of the biopsy they'd performed a couple weeks earlier. Since I received this news on a Saturday, I had to sit with my worry and questions until the following Monday. I should have taken that experience as a sign, but ultimately I stuck with Iowa Equine throughout my horse's treatment that year. The tumor was surgically removed and then the area was treated with chemotherapy by a different clinic. In late summer of 2022, I noticed several new lumps adjacent to the location of the original tumor. Some small lumps closer to the mouth, and some larger lumps in the lower jaw area. Dr. White performed the initial examination. Due to my horse's history and the almost certain likelihood of cancer, she recommended that the lumps be debulked (cut out as throughly as possible) and sent in for testing. It is common practice to cut out as much of the tumor as possible before beginning chemotherapy treatment. This is why debulking was recommended as opposed to a simple biopsy. A different vet, Dr. Isberner, was sent to perform the debulking procedure. I showed her where the tumors in question were located, however she did not mark the location of the tumors prior to injecting the area with anesthetic, which caused immediate swelling of the surrounding tissue. As a result, Dr. Isberner struggled to locate the tumors before making her incisions. She made a comment to that effect in front of me, but she pressed on and I trusted her judgement. The cost for the procedure came to over $800. It wasn't until weeks later, after the swelling had resolved and stitches were nearly gone, that I realized nearly all of the tumors I had pointed out had either been missed entirely, or only partially removed. Rather than debulking the specific tumors by the mouth and lower jaw, Dr. Isberner cut away two random pieces of tissue from those areas. Test results found that those samples did have tiny (0.2cm-0.5cm) tumors in them, the presence of which is not unexpected given the type of cancer my horse has, however that does not change the fact that the larger, more significant tumors that needed debulked, remained either fully or mostly intact. When I sent an email explaining the situation and expressing my frustration, I received an incredibly patronizing response from Dr. Stay, flat-out denying any wrongdoing while accusing me of being "frustrated with my horse's condition" rather than being frustrated by the fact that I did not receive the service I explicitly requested, and paid over $800 for. Dr. Stay's response showcased a severe lack of accountability within this clinic, and a blatant disregard of the additional stress this experience created for both myself and my horse. For obvious reasons I am no longer comfortable having my horse in Iowa Equine's care and I would not recommend them for anything beyond routine services.

From the owner: Iowa Equine provides comprehensive in-clinic and ambulatory veterinary services exclusively to…read moreequids. Horses are our passion and we love what we do. Our top priority is to provide the best possible therapies tailored to suit the needs of each of our clients and patients. For us, a good day is filled with healthy horses and happy people! Our clinic is located in Huxley, Iowa, and we provide routine appointments and 24/7 emergency services to established clients within a 40 mile radius. If you have an emergency or would like routine services and are not from our regular service area we would be happy to accommodate you at our clinic location.

These are the most caring people, they always treated us like family. Treated our baby like one of…read moretheir own.

I take my dogs here for shots and grooming and they do a great job! I like that Dr. Keysha explains…read morethings well and treats all the animals as if they're her own.

Dr. Williams properly identified, diagnosed & treated my cat to return him to the happy furball I…read moreforgot he could be! Although more expensive than I had anticipated, this was not a routine wellness exam with scheduled vaccinations, it was procedures requiring anesthesia. Dr. Williams was very thorough in her explanation of the procedures and the outcome of the procedures. She was transparent about the line items in the estimate, patiently answering ALL my questions. There is no doubt she cares very much for the welfare of the animals she treats.

Wonderful group of people that genuinely care for your pets. One stop shop for all pet needs. They…read moreoffer Veterinary services, doggie daycare, boarding, grooming and dog training. Recently taken over by new management. Lots of exciting things going on.

I got my longhaired cat groomed here as this was one of the only places in ames that grommed cats…read more I asked for a trim, and when I got him home it was extremely uneaven and not even brushed out. I'm extremely upset, and I feel they wayyyy overcharged for what I got. I will not be coming back here. ​

I take my mini golden doodle pup here and they do a FANTASTIC job. They are busy so book ahead…read more Cora always is happy when I drop her off and pick her up. She is well cared for there. Love the bows and bandanas she gets there. She smells great and overall happy with the service. I have gone other places in Ames, but Peppers is the best!

I've only been once so far and am kicking myself for not going sooner. The staff is so friendly,…read moreknowledgeable, and they do a lot of rescue events to help find furever homes. This is actually how I ended up there, and I left with some goodies and a resolve to adopt another puppy from Hope Animal Rescue. I HIGHLY recommend for anyone in Ankeny with cats, dogs to get your stuff here! Also, they have a DIY bathing station. Sweet!

Great experience taking our dog for grooming. Breezy the groomer is awesome. She is very personable…read moreand takes great care of our dog.