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Low-cost vet care in Des Moines, IA

Affordable veterinary clinics, humane society programs, and vet school hospitals in Des Moines — verified from official sources.

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At a glance: Des Moines

Clinics listed
1
Spay / neuter
1 clinics

Low-cost vet clinics

Humane Society clinic

Animal Rescue League of Iowa - Afford-A-Care Clinics & Spay/Neuter Assistance

5452 NE 22nd St, Des Moines, IA Website ↗

What you'll pay verified

  • Cat spay/neuter package — $100 — The ARL Spay & Neuter Assistance program covers surgery plus FVRCP and rabies vaccinations and a microchip for cats, on a limited first-come, first-served basis. ✓
  • Dog spay/neuter package — $200 — For dogs, the same assistance package covers the surgery, DA2PPV and rabies vaccines, and a microchip for $200. ✓
  • Afford-A-Care Clinics — The ARL's Afford-A-Care clinics provide low-cost veterinary care on a sliding cost scale; costs vary by service — contact the clinic for current pricing. ✓
Good to knowIowa's largest nonprofit animal shelter. Two ARL Afford-A-Care low-cost vet clinics in Des Moines (central and south), open to anyone regardless of income; offer spay/neuter, surgeries and other operations (no emergency). Also runs low-cost Spay & Neuter Assistance: $100/cat, $200/dog including surgery, FVRCP/DA2PPV and rabies vaccinations, and microchip. Source ↗
Phone
(515) 262-9503
Address
5452 NE 22nd St, Des Moines, IA

Conditions treated

  • Heartworm disease ✓
  • Flea/tick/mite infestation ✓
  • Intestinal parasites ✓
  • Feline leukemia ✓
  • FIV ✓
  • Dental disease ✓
  • Lyme disease ✓
  • X-ray ✓
  • In-house bloodwork ✓

Official source: arl-iowa.org

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I find a low-cost vet in Des Moines, IA?
1 verified low-cost options are listed above, including Animal Rescue League of Iowa - Afford-A-Care Clinics & Spay/Neuter Assistance. Call ahead to confirm eligibility and fees.
Where can I get low-cost spay/neuter in Des Moines, IA?
Options include: Animal Rescue League of Iowa - Afford-A-Care Clinics & Spay/Neuter Assistance. Many offer the lowest prices with no income verification.