All-Pets Hospital

4.7 (381)
1330 2nd Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314, USA

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at All-Pets Hospital

Schedule Regular Vet Visits

One of the best ways to save on vet bills is to prevent expensive health issues before they develop. By scheduling regular wellness checkups, your vet can detect health issues early, helping you to avoid costly treatments and surgeries down the road.

Price Shop for Pet Prescriptions

Oftentimes our fur babies are prescribed human drugs off-label. Your vet is apt to charge more for these medications than you would pay at your local pharmacy. In fact, big-box or chain pharmacies can offer steep discounts. So it’s best to price shop.

Pet Insurance

Most pet insurance providers will pay between 80% and 90% of the vet bill. You can even get coverage for routine care and things like vaccinations and dental cleanings. If you do the math, you’ll most likely find that pet insurance makes financial sense in the long run as well as gives you peace of mind.

How Do You Choose the Right Pet Insurance Provider?

Pet Insurance Review makes it incredibly easy for pet parents to select an insurance provider they feel good about. You can use our handy comparison tool to get the gist of what a company offers. We’ve also collected over 150,000 reviews of insurance companies from real pet parents like you to rank the top providers in the market. Here is the current ranking of each:

Top Pet Insurance Providers of 2024
Rating Provider Total Review
4.4 AKC 889
4.7 ASPCA 11,392
4.9 Embrace 14,179
4.9 Fetch 1,995
4.4 Figo 2,561
4.7 Hartville 164
4.9 Healthy Paws 7,475
4.9 Lemonade 781
3.2 ManyPets 2,145
4.6 MetLife 487
4.8 Nationwide 21,391
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.7 PetPartners 110
4.5 Pets Best 7,194
4.3 Pumpkin 1,131
4.7 Spot 5,194
4.9 Trupanion 60,280
4.8 Prudent Pet 124

Or, you can simply get a fast quote from multiple providers and go from there.

Thinking of insuring your pet?

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Getting to Know Your New Vet: Essential Questions to Ask

Choosing a new veterinarian is an important decision for any pet owner. You want to find someone who is competent, compassionate, and a good fit for you and your fur baby. To help you get the most out of your first appointment, here's a list of essential questions to ask your new vet:

Tell me about your experience with [pet type].

Different vets have different areas of specialization. Some are experts with cats, some dogs, some pocket pets, and some horses. Knowing that your vet has vast experience treating your specific type of pet can bring you peace of mind.

How do you handle emergencies?

You must know what to do in case of a pet medical emergency. Inquire what after-hours policy the clinic has, whether they have on-site emergency care available, and if they have a relationship with any nearby emergency animal hospitals.

How do you communicate with pet owners?

Good communication is key to building a trusting relationship with your vet. Ask how they prefer to communicate (phone calls, emails, online portal) and how often you can expect to hear from them.

Are there any breed-specific health concerns I should be aware of?

Some breeds are predisposed to certain health conditions. Knowing what to watch out for can help you catch problems early and get your pet the treatment they need.

Do you have any questions for me about my pet?

This is a great question to ask because the answer will show that the vet is interested in getting to know your pet as an individual and is willing to listen to your concerns.

Bonus question: Can I take a tour of your facility?

Getting a feel for the clinic's environment can help you and your pet feel more comfortable during your visits. Remember, you’re not just looking for a veterinarian, you’re looking for a partnership. Do not be afraid to ask these questions and any others you can think of. Any vet worth their salt will be happy to answer them. Because the more informed you are, the better equipped you'll be to make decisions about your pet's care! And that should be every vet’s top priority.

Reviews from Google

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Anastasia Kokakis

For the past 10 years I’ve had a hard time finding a vet that my animals could go to and be comfortable and fear free as possible for each one of them. It means so much to me that they respect that. I first took one of my cats to be seen here and then I brought my dog ( who strongly dislikes the vet ) in for an ulcer on his eye. I am so impressed and pleased with both experiences and I will be taking all 4 of my fur babies here for now on. Thank you!

posted: 04/22/2023

Melinda Bianchi

I've been coming here since 2020 with my Husky. I feel like the vets and techs take their time to get to know each pet and try to be extremely thorough in their assessments. The only complaint I have is costs. The visits here are twice as much as what they cost at home in Virginia--for the same work-up. Also, the meds and supplements are significantly higher than buying from Chewy, Amazon, etc. I picked up some liver detox supplements for my dog because some of his values were slightly increased from the previous year. I paid $137 at the office while the same supplements were listed for $70 online. I understand a slight upcharge but this is difficult to dismiss. I still highly recommend them for veterinary care. I will just buy Meeko's meds online from now on.

posted: 08/03/2023

Robin Terai

My little Stella loves to go for visits at All Pets Hospital. They all love her there! Highly recommend for Wellness and Grooming visits!

posted: 07/06/2023

Matt Dudley

We used to take our pets to All Pets back in the 1970's when I was a kid, whole different staff and doctor now, but still very good!! You can tell the doctors and staff love the pets that come in for treatment and check ups. They all seem to have multiple of their own. They give you options and do not push things on you. We have 4 in our furry family (2 cats and 2 dogs) so we will be having them treat our family from now on. Thank you for being kind and compassionate.

posted: 08/01/2023

Iris Villegas

Excellent service. Forever and ever grateful. 03/18 I wanted to updated my review by saying that I couldn't be more grateful of All pets hospital, Dr Malloy and Dr Berge. I took my dogs for checkup and a 10 day boarding and when I picked them up I saw them being so happy with the entire staff. My dogs are chill... They are not the playful dogs as one is a senior and he just wants to sleep. They are very shy. I saw my two dogs really excited and happy with them, Wagging tails, Kisses, all the deal. It clicked that this is the place my dogs feel very comfortable and get a 5 star hotel (boarding) service. Thank you Dr Berge, Dr Malloy and staff for taking care of my babies!! You guys were so kind and professional every time we talk.

posted: 03/18/2023