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Iowa Veterinary Specialties Iowa Veterinary Specialties is a 24 hour, AAHA accredited, emergency hospital and a specialty referral practice.
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Iowa Veterinary Specialties is a 24 hour emergency hospital and a specialty referral practice. We have mulltiple board-certified veterinarians including a surgeon, internal medicine specialist, and dermatologist. In addition to these departments, we have oncology, dental, and radiology services.

Vet Tech Week Spotlight: Meet Maya, RVT, BS! 🩺💙Maya has been part of the IVS team for almost 8 years! Her interest in ve...
10/23/2026

Vet Tech Week Spotlight: Meet Maya, RVT, BS! 🩺💙

Maya has been part of the IVS team for almost 8 years! Her interest in veterinary medicine began at just 9 years old when she found a baby squirrel and brought it to Iowa State University's wildlife rehabilitation program. After getting a tour, following the squirrel's recovery, and witnessing its release back into the wild, she was hooked on animal science!

Maya loves putting together puzzle pieces of complicated cases and advocating for those who can't advocate for themselves. Maya's favorite patients are angry cats! She especially enjoys the challenge of winning over even the grumpiest feline patients and convincing them to love her. 😹

Pets at Home: Maya has 1 pittie named Gordie, 2 cats named Berlioz and Grizabella, and 8 chickens named Lucy, Pebbles, Goldie, Gail, Blue, Sooty, Disco, and Emma!

Outside of Work: Maya enjoys traveling with friends, attending music festivals, and cooking for her girlfriend.

Dream Vacation: Thailand

After nearly 8 years with IVS, Maya has become a familiar face to our team, as well as countless patients and their families. Her experience, problem-solving skills, compassion, and commitment to advocating for animals is invaluable to the care we provide!

Happy Veterinary Technician Week, Maya! 💙🐾

Vet Tech Week Spotlight: Meet Amelia, RVT! 🩺💙Amelia joined the IVS team 3 months ago! Her interest in medicine and passi...
10/22/2026

Vet Tech Week Spotlight: Meet Amelia, RVT! 🩺💙

Amelia joined the IVS team 3 months ago! Her interest in medicine and passion for animals inspired her to pursue a career as a veterinary technician. She found the perfect way to combine these interests while making a meaningful difference in the lives of pets and their owners.

Amelia loves helping her patients heal and appreciates the continuous opportunities to learn and grow as a medical professional. She especially enjoys caring for patients who require one-on-one attention, and finds the hands-on nursing care involved in these cases particularly rewarding!

Pets at Home: Amelia has 2 cats named Bugsy and Momo!😻

Outside of Work: She enjoys playing board games and video games with her friends and fiancé.

Go-To Coffee Order: A hot mocha with almond milk, no matter the weather!

We're so grateful to have Amelia on our team! Her willingness to take on challenging cases and provide attentive, compassionate care makes a difference for our patients and their families when they need it most!

Happy Veterinary Technician Week, Amelia! 💙🐾

Iowa Veterinary Specialties is hiring an Emergency Veterinarian (daytime, full-time) and Relief Veterinarians to join ou...
10/21/2026

Iowa Veterinary Specialties is hiring an Emergency Veterinarian (daytime, full-time) and Relief Veterinarians to join our independent, non-corporate hospital in Des Moines!🐾

Ready to join a highly skilled, compassionate team that works together to provide exceptional emergency care?

Apply on Indeed or send your resume to [email protected]!

Vet Tech Week Spotlight: Meet Jen, RVT!🩺💙Jen has been part of the IVS team for three years! She works in both our Emerge...
10/21/2026

Vet Tech Week Spotlight: Meet Jen, RVT!🩺💙

Jen has been part of the IVS team for three years! She works in both our Emergency and Surgery departments, bringing her skills and knowledge to a wide variety of cases. Jen also serves as our Head Technician Trainer, playing an important role in educating and mentoring team members as they develop their clinical skills and confidence.

Her love of science and medicine, combined with a passion for helping animals and educating pet owners, inspired her to pursue a career in veterinary medicine.

Jen enjoys continuously expanding her knowledge, learning new skills, and taking on challenges that help her grow as a medical professional. She has a soft spot for cats and small dogs, and especially enjoys working with critical cases and helping pet owners understand their pet's condition and the treatments being provided.

Pets at Home: Jen has 3 cats! A 15-year-old Ragdoll named Greg, a 6-year-old Tortie Point named Winry, and a 4-year-old orange and white tabby named Quill

Outside of Work: Jen enjoys spending time with friends and family, creating culinary masterpieces, playing board games and video games, and exploring outdoors.

Spirit Animal: A Palla's cat! If you've never seen one, Jen highly recommends looking them up. You won't be disappointed!😹

We're grateful for Jen's dedication to her patients, her commitment to educating pet owners, and the knowledge and guidance she shares with our team every day!

Happy Veterinary Technician Week, Jen! 💙🐾

Vet Tech Week Spotlight: Meet Carly, RVT! 🩺💙Carly has been part of the IVS team for over 6 years (or 202,089,600 seconds...
10/20/2026

Vet Tech Week Spotlight: Meet Carly, RVT! 🩺💙

Carly has been part of the IVS team for over 6 years (or 202,089,600 seconds, according to her calculations 😂). Beyond her role as a technician, she also serves as our Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator and Equipment Manager.

Her lifelong love of animals inspired her to pursue a career where she could make a meaningful difference in their health and well-being. Carly loves using her advanced skills and knowledge to provide high-quality patient care. She also enjoys training and mentoring new team members, helping them develop their skills and confidence.

Carly has a special place in her heart for fearful and anxious dogs who need a little extra patience and understanding. Helping them feel safe and learn to trust is one of the most rewarding parts of her job!

Pets at Home: Carly has a 16-year-old dog named Babygirl!

Outside of Work: She enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and working on Cricut projects.

Go-To Coffee Order: Iced Pumpkin Cream Shaken Espresso with Caramel

We're grateful for Carly's dedication to her patients, her compassion for animals, and the many ways she contributes to keeping IVS running smoothly!

Happy Veterinary Technician Week, Carly! 💙🐾

Vet Tech Week Spotlight: Meet Danna, RVT!🩺💙Danna joined the IVS team in May 2026, and loves the hands-on aspect of veter...
10/19/2026

Vet Tech Week Spotlight: Meet Danna, RVT!🩺💙

Danna joined the IVS team in May 2026, and loves the hands-on aspect of veterinary medicine, especially being able to provide immediate care to patients when they need it the most!

Danna particularly enjoys treating gastrointestinal emergencies, and has a special place in her heart for geriatric patients.

Pets at Home: Danna has quite the crew with 2 dogs, 2 cats, and 2 rats!

Outside of Work: She enjoys crocheting, hiking, and spending quality time with her husband.

Dream Vacation: An African safari!

We're grateful to have Danna on our team, and appreciate the care and dedication she brings to our patients and their families!

Happy Veterinary Technician Week, Danna! 💙🐾

Happy National Veterinary Technician Week! 🩺🐾This week, we're celebrating the incredible technicians who play such an im...
10/18/2026

Happy National Veterinary Technician Week! 🩺🐾

This week, we're celebrating the incredible technicians who play such an important role in the care we provide at IVS!

Our RVTs bring an extraordinary combination of knowledge, skill, and dedication to our hospital every day. Throughout the week we will be spotlighting some of our amazing RVTs and giving them some well-deserved appreciation.

Follow along, and join us in celebrating our veterinary technicians and thanking them for everything they do for our patients, clients, and team. 💙

Training the Next Generation of Veterinarians!We're excited to highlight Kristianna Muller, a fourth-year veterinary stu...
10/14/2026

Training the Next Generation of Veterinarians!

We're excited to highlight Kristianna Muller, a fourth-year veterinary student at Iowa State University's College of Veterinary Medicine, who recently participated in our preceptorship program!

During her time at IVS, Kristianna had the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on surgical experience, assisting both Dr. Bartlett and Dr. Greenfield in two separate soft-tissue surgeries.

Our preceptorship program gives future veterinarians the opportunity to apply their classroom knowledge in a real-world emergency setting while learning alongside our experienced veterinary team.

We're proud to play a role in educating and inspiring the next generation of veterinarians!💙

Meet Annie! 🐾This sweet 4-year-old Poodle mix found herself at IVS after ingesting pieces of her e-collar (cone) followi...
10/12/2026

Meet Annie! 🐾

This sweet 4-year-old Poodle mix found herself at IVS after ingesting pieces of her e-collar (cone) following an a**l gland removal procedure.

Dr. Bartlett initially attempted to retrieve the foreign material through endoscopy, successfully removing some of the pieces. However, when not all of the material could be retrieved, the decision was made to proceed with surgery.

Dr. Bartlett and the team took Annie to surgery, where a gastrotomy and enterotomy were performed to remove the remaining pieces of Annie's cone.

We're happy to report that Annie is back home with her family and recovering well following surgery! 💙

Advanced Diagnostic Imaging at IVS! 🐾 From evaluating abdominal abnormalities to obtaining detailed 3D images of interna...
10/08/2026

Advanced Diagnostic Imaging at IVS! 🐾

From evaluating abdominal abnormalities to obtaining detailed 3D images of internal structures, our imaging services help provide valuable diagnostic information for informed clinical decision-making.

All AUS and CT images are reviewed by a board-certified radiologist, with diagnostic reports sent directly to the referring veterinarian for continuity of care.

Ready to refer a patient? Contact us today!

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6110 Creston Avenue
Des Moines, IA
50321

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(515) 280-3100

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