Starch Pet Hospital

📍 Cat veterinarians in Des Moines

9.6

Starch Pet Hospital in Des Moines stands out for its exceptional veterinary expertise and compassionate approach to pet care. Known for a team of highly skilled doctors—including standout professionals like Dr. Kay and Dr. Lori Clark—the clinic prioritizes honest, pet-first guidance, avoiding unnecessary procedures or tests. Their commitment to clarity and transparency extends to detailed consultations and cost-effective solutions, ensuring owners feel informed without financial strain.

With a reputation for thoughtful, long-term care, the hospital handles everything from routine check-ups to complex surgeries, such as TPLO procedures, with precision and patience. The staff’s warmth and professionalism—evident in both medical and administrative interactions—foster a trusting environment. While appointment availability can reflect high demand, their partner clinic, University West Pet Clinic, offers an alternative for timely care. Ideal for owners seeking knowledgeable, empathetic support, Starch Pet Hospital delivers excellence in both treatment and service.

Features and services of Starch Pet Hospital

Service options
  • On-site services
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Amenities
  • Toilet
Planning
  • Appointment required
  • Appointments recommended

Starch Pet Hospital is in position 1 out of 31 in Cat Veterinarians in Des Moines

Customer Reviews

★★★★★
★★★★★

Starch Pet Hospital has a rating of 4.8 out of 5 based on over 1266 reviews on Google

Jason Westholm

The BEST vets in DSM for great, rea$onable, and c🩵mpassionate care! ALL great doctors and staff, but Dr. Kay is especially amazing! These guys don't judge, push unnecessary care or tests, and always put your pet first! If you can't get an appointment right away, check out their partner site, University West Pet Clinic out in West DSM! Also, great care and staff!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Jason Westholm ☆ 5/5
David Krohse

Dr. Lori Clark and team provided the most professional and compassionate care, when I visited in need of a second opinion for my senior dog. Couldn’t recommend higher. Thank you!

David Krohse ☆ 5/5
Tyler Carver

My wife and I have been customers of starch for some time now, I absolutely refuse to switch vets the client care is awesomely Awsome and Dr. green is extremely patient with us he has performed a couple surgery’s on one of our dogs (TPLO) and did a great job on both of her legs he was extremely thorough with X rays and helping us to understand the process. The gals at the front desk are extremely patient and understanding and do there best to answer any question we may have at any point. I would recommend them to any one who has a pet looking for a vet. We will be life time clients of there’s and I appreciate them, thank you guys!

Tyler Carver ☆ 5/5
Trinity Alvarado-Wieskamp

We have been going to starch for 2-3 years and the vets and receptionists are always very friendly and appointments are easy to schedule online. The vets are very knowledgeable and give us all our options depending on the situation. They also provide estimates when requested. Pets are very expensive but starch isn’t too bad. My cat had a bump on his nose and they did an amazing job removing it and now you can’t even tell there was anything there.

Trinity Alvarado-Wieskamp ☆ 5/5
Anna Hurst

Dr. Stoner is 10/10. She has given me so much evidence-based research regarding my dog’s diet, vitamins, healthy habits, etc. Referred me to additional resources to help with my dogs arthritis. Saved me money by giving me honest information about the frequency of check-ups for my dog’s blood work. The support professionals are also always friendly and kind and well educated. Have been taking my dogs to this clinic years. Even called to consult with them one time when I was living in a different state for a 2 years. I really do enjoy this clinic.

Anna Hurst ☆ 5/5
Laura Castro

This Pet Hospital was so good to us last week when we were scrambling to find some answers on our cats tail which ended up having to be amputated. After several calls to vets that left us feeling so helpless and discouraged we did not give up. We seeked their help through the ARL of Iowa after realizing this was not a surgery we could afford at the time. The Vet and her staff were all so helpful and sympathetic during the whole process. We are so grateful for all their help because our baby Galaxy is now recovering from his surgery. We will definitely recommend all of our loved ones with their furry babies to this Pet Hospital. Thank you again!

Laura Castro ☆ 5/5
Valorie Lines

I love how they care for my pups! So does everyone else so the wait times can be long in person and and on the phone, this is why 4 and not 5 stars. They follow up on treatments, put you at ease when you or you animal is scared or nervous. They take the time to treat you and yours like family not a paycheck. I moved away and still travel to make sure we can still get the amazing care from our favorite vets Dr Kay and Dr Tekes!

Valorie Lines ☆ 4/5

Information about Starch Pet Hospital

Address

Starch Pet Hospital is located at 2222 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311, United States

Phone

The phone number of Starch Pet Hospital is +1 515-283-1576

Website

The website of Starch Pet Hospital is: starchpethospital.com

Business Hours

Monday: 07:30–18:00
Tuesday: 07:30–18:00
Wednesday: 07:30–18:00
Thursday: 07:30–18:00
Friday: 07:30–18:00
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

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