My mom had taken her dog here when he had gotten hit by a car. They did all they could to help her with him. But Benji didn't make it. The staff treated my mom really good. They even made her a paw print keepsake out of clay for her and they sent her a card as well. My mom has not said anything bad about them. Read Less

I love the doctors and staff here. Doctor Elliot is so kind and caring. She cried with me when one of my babies passed away in my arms after we'd done all we could for him. All of the staff here have an obvious love for all animals, even the rats I bring in. They're also very reasonably priced and always try to get the best treatment while trying not to prescribe medications that are too expensive. Doctor Elliot always listens to opinions/suggestions I get from others and speaks with her colleagues to come to the best decisions for my pets. Now that I've moved to Marion, IA, I really miss this place - I feel like the advice I received here for my rats and dog were always in the best interest of the pet while also being realistic (and not just trying to get me to pay for unnecessary medications and procedures like other vets seem to do). Highly recommend this place! Read Less

I absolutely love this place. Not only does it have character from the little "monster" that roams the building, but it has an expertise that you can't get anywhere else. I tried other veterinary places such as summerset and it took them 4 tries to get a sample from my cat's bladder without success, but this place only took one try to get it successfully. The doctors are very knowledgable about how to treat animals respectfully and medically. I would highly recommend. Read Less

I recently moved to the area and, after researching the veterinarians in the area, chose Ames Pet Hospital. I was thoroughly impressed! One of my dogs has dog reactivity and the other gets nervous at the vet, so going in with both of dogs for the first time felt intimidating. However, the staff was very accommodating and made the process stress free! We easily avoided the waiting area with the help of the office manager. Our vet, Dr. Lydia Spray, was was excellent, taking it slow and feeding them both a lot of peanut butter which helped relax my nervous dog. She also was knowledgeable about dog behavior, another plus! We will definitely be going back for many years to come. :) Read Less

Dr. Stohlmeyer has been our vet for 8 years and we have consistently received excellent care from her and the Ames Pet Hospital staff. Our younger dog was born with a serious ongoing medical condition and Dr. Stohlmeyer has been terrific in talking through our treatment options and working to find ways to keep him healthy. Read Less

I have had nothing short of excellent care from Ames Pet Hospital! Dr. Elliott has always taken amazing care of my dog Milo. You can tell she really cares and is passionate about what she does. She also takes the time to thoroughly answer any questions or concerns. The staff up front are also very nice and helpful! Highly recommend this place. Read Less

I have nothing but wonderful things to say about Dr. Elliot. She was absolutely wonderful with my senior kitty. It's so obvious that she is super passionate about the animals she treats. The staff up front are also super nice and helpful whenever I'd have a question. Read Less

I love them for vet services and boarding! My cat is not away from home unless he is at vet or boarded and is a very spoiled little guy :) I know he is not the best customer when boarding but they always take amazing care of him and are also great at explaining things and answering questions at check ups. Won't take my fur baby anywhere else! Read Less

"Ames Pet Hospital has consistently provided a high quality of care for my pets. The veterinarians and other staff members are always friendly, caring and concerned for the well being of my pets. I have been extremely pleased with the service they have provided over the years I have taken my pets there." Read Less

From the moment I walked in the door, I new this vet was for me. And since I've been a patient, I know from experience what a professional and committed practice this is. Everything is spotless and clean, the front staff are always cheerful, excited to help and efficient. When we arrive, I've never had to wait for my appointment, they swiftly take us to the weigh station and then in to the exam room. From start to diagnosis to personal follow-up, they are 5-star Professionals. My kitty's doctor is phenomenal! After years of taking her to the University with no diagnosis for her ear and bladder problems, Dr. Elliott zeroed in on the problem right away and gave is an action plan! She is sharp - no one had ever thought to look at allergies before. Brilliant! And they always follow-up with a phone call, or two, to see how Cleo is doing and see if I have any questions. They are the Best !!Read Less

I brought my chihuahua for a check up and to get some booster shots after moving to the area. The vet was very friendly and knowledgeable. She was excellent with Henry (my chihuahua) who tends to hate everyone and after a few minutes he was completely chill with her and stopped barking (which he tends to do with all strangers) Dr Lisa K also made my daughter feel comfortable because she gets anxious when Henry gets his check up. She was so awesome it's to the point that my daughter keeps trying to give Henry checkups at homeRead Less

Dr. Elliot worked very well with my dog and calmed his vet anxiety like the dog whisperer. :-) He stayed calm, not trembling with fear like usual, due to her taking extra time and patience getting to know him. Both animal and human healthcare is expensive and I just expect it to be part of having a dog. Read Less

Dr. Kathy and her staff are amazing and have such big hearts. I'm so glad that I found them so many years ago. They have taken such amazing care of all of my fur babies I don't know what I would have done without them. Read Less

The vet was mildly sarcastic and provided me with little information and wouldn't give me a recommendation on some lumps. In fact when I brought them up she asked me "oh are they fatty tumors or what?" When I was petting my dog to calm him she said "I'm pretty sure he is going to be just fine." Not likely to go back or ever recommend! Read Less

We switched to this vet only because the location was much closer to our house. (Even a few minutes makes a major difference for my scaredycat.)We've been very happy with Dr. Kilgore.  She and the rest of the staff were careful, understanding, and up-front about what was up with our dog, who needed surgery for a massive bladder stone.The clinic itself is clean and friendly. Highly recommended! (A friend also tells me they have a dog washing tub with a ramp that you can use for a nominal fee. Very helpful if you might not have a good place to wash your big dog at home.) Read Less

Champ, Sully (well, maybe not right now because he just had a deformed toenail removed from his paw and two big rocks removed from his stomach!) and I love the staff at Ames Pet Hospital. They are super!! Read Less