Beaverdale Veterinary Clinic

Des Moines, IA

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At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
General
Clinic type
Standalone
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Appointment
24/7 care
No
Accepting new patients
Yes

Species treated

Small Animal Companion Exotic Companion Mammal Reptile Amphibian Wildlife Zoo

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Spay Neuter Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy End Of Life

Amenities & accessibility

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

BVC is a full service animal healthcare practice specializing in the treatment of mammalian companion animals. Our principal focus is the health and well-being of your pets through reactionary care as well as preventative medicine. At the Beaverdale Veterinary Clinic, we treat you and your pets like members of the family because YOU ARE members of the BVC family

The Beaverdale Veterinary Clinic was founded in 1951 as Riordan Pet Hospital by Dr. Robert Riordan. In 2023 Riordan Pet Hospital moved from it's original location to it's new location and changed their name to Beaverdale Veterinary Clinic to better serve the community

Mission — It is our mission to create long-lasting relationships with clients and patients by fostering an atmosphere of trust and compassion coupled with the highest quality animal care

Team at a glance

5
Veterinarians (DVM)

Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.

Services in detail

Pet ExaminationsImmunizations & PreventativeSpaying & NeuteringMicrochippingDental CleaningPrescription Food

Memberships

Arizona Veterinary Medical Association (AzVMA)Arizona Academy of Veterinary PracticeGreater Des Moines Veterinary Association

Appointments & hours

Mon-Fri 8:00am - 6:00pm; Saturday 7:30am -11:30am

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Frequently asked

Is Beaverdale Veterinary Clinic accepting new patients?+

Yes — Beaverdale Veterinary Clinic is currently accepting new patients.

What services does Beaverdale Veterinary Clinic offer?+

Beaverdale Veterinary Clinic offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.

When was Beaverdale Veterinary Clinic established?+

Beaverdale Veterinary Clinic has served the Des Moines, IA community since 1951.

What reviewers say

90% Positive sentiment
based on 72 reviews

This family-owned veterinary practice in Des Moines provides compassionate, high-quality medical care for dogs, cats, and other pets. The veterinary team is widely regarded as exceptionally knowledgeable, thorough in explaining treatment options, and deeply dedicated to animal well-being. Services range from routine wellness exams and teeth cleanings to urgent care and complex surgeries performed with great care and transparent pricing. While the overall environment is marked by warmth, strong follow-up communication, and a welcoming front desk, occasional communication or administrative friction has been noted by clients.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsShort WaitFair PricingGood With Anxious PetsGreat Emergency ResponseStrong Followup

Aggregated from reviewer feedback across multiple sources.

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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.