South Des Moines Veterinary Center

At South Des Moines Veterinary Center, located on the south side of Des Moines, Iowa, we strive to provide the best veterinary care for your dogs and cats and exceptional service to you. We appreciate the unique bond you have with your pet and look forward to sharing the joys and challenges of pet ownership with you. We offer a full range of pet veterinary services, including pet wellness exams, sick pet visits, canine and feline dental care, internal medicine consults, soft tissue surgery, pet nutrition consultation, doggy day care, pet boarding, pet grooming, and end-of-life care. Our AAHA veterinary practice has completed and continues to maintain a rigorous certification process. We are proud to be an AAHA practice. Only 15% of all small animal veterinary practices in the United States are AAHA certified. Our highly skilled veterinarians and team are committed to continued education, which allows us to provide the latest information and treatments for your pet. Remember, we love them too! We welcome new clients. Please contact us to schedule an appointment or visit our veterinary center. We look forward to meeting you and your pet

The South Des Moines Veterinary Center opened in June, 1964 as the South Des Moines Animal Hospital. The practice was started by Dr. John Matson and was located a few blocks north of the present site. In 1990, Dr. Brenda Flaming joined the practice to help grow the clinic. The practice was again remodeled and enlarged in 1994, which gave us the much needed room for this growth. Dr. Melissa Beyer joined the practice in May of 2006, and in the fall of 2014 she purchased the practice. We look forward to continuing the tradition of personalized care with the highest quality medicine. We are thrilled to announce the we are building a brand-new veterinary clinic! Our new facility will feature expanded treatment areas, advanced equipment, and comfortable spaces designed to provide the highest level of veterinary care for your pets. Construction is underway, and we look forward to welcoming you and your furry family members when we open our doors in 2026!

Mission — to care, to heal, to educate, and to prevent disease