3836 Beaver Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50310 | Mon - Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Sat 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Ph: (515) 274-3811
Please Note: First & third Saturday of the month: Open 8 am–12 pm, Second, fourth, & fifth Saturday: Closed
admin You can truly tell they care about the animals they treat We have had such a wonderful experience with Iowa Veterinary Wellness Center. The entire staff is incredibly kind, compassionate, knowledgeable, and professional. You can truly tell they care about the animals they treat and take the time to listen, explain options, and make sure … Read moreCarrie and Ryan C
Leiana has been working with animals for over 6 years. She joined IVWC to pursue her passion of caring for animals. She is currently enrolled in the Vet Tech program through Penn Foster, with hopes to work as a canine nutritionist or as a vet tech/care giver at a wolf sanctuary! In her free time, … Read moreLeiana, Veterinary Assistant
Becky is a part-time RVT that joined Iowa Veterinary Wellness in the summer of 2022. She is a graduate of Madison Area Technical College in veterinary technology (2003) and a graduate from the University of Tennessee with a BAS in Agriculture business with a Veterinary Management emphasis (2021). She worked in a general practice clinic in … Read moreBecky, Registered Veterinary Technician
Animals have always held a special place in Kelseys heart, which inspired her to pursue an education and become a RVT! Throughout her career, Kelsey’s had the opportunity to work in both emergency medicine and general practice, allowing her to grow her skills, gain new experiences, and continue to learn something new every day. Kelseys … Read moreKelsey, Registered Veterinary Technician
Kat joined Iowa Veterinary Wellness Center as a DMACC Veterinary Technology student for her summer internship in 2018. She had such a great learning experience that she officially joined as an employee that fall. Kat graduated from the Veterinary Technology program at DMACC in May of 2019 and became a Registered Vet Tech that August. … Read moreKat, Registered Veterinary Technician
Dr. Platts graduated from Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2009. In addition, she concurrently completed a Master of Public Health from the University of Iowa. She practiced mixed animal medicine from 2009-2017 and has since focused on small animal medicine. She has treated everything from camels, to snakes, to dogs and cats! She … Read moreDr. Jessica Platts
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Dr. Deirdre Farr graduated from Grinnell College in 1975 and from the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1980. She spent twenty years post-graduation practicing small animal medicine until discovering veterinary acupuncture in 2001. It was love at first sight. Dr. Farr successfully completed her acupuncture training through the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society … Read moreDr. Deirdre Farr
Dr. Jaschen graduated from Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2016. In addition, she concurrently completed a Master of Public Health from the University of Iowa. She practiced small animal medicine at a mixed animal practice in Lake City, Iowa before joining Iowa Veterinary Wellness Center in January 2018. She has a particular … Read moreDr. Molly Jaschen