25 Reviews

Eastown Animal Hospital

Des Moines, Iowa
General Info
Eastown Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary medical facility, located in Des Moines, Iowa close to the historic Iowa State Fairgrounds. We're always welcoming new clients and patients!
For over 80 years in the community, Eastown offers compassionate and thoughtful veterinary care to Des Moines, Pleasant Hill, Runnells, Altoona, Ankeny, Prairie City and surrounding areas of eastern Polk County.
The professional and courteous staff at Eastown Animal Hospital provides thorough and comprehensive medical care, surgical care, dental care, and boarding for their highly valued patients. Eastown promotes responsible pet ownership, preventative health care and health-related educational opportunities for our clients.
Please take a moment to contact us today, to learn more about our veterinary practice and to find out more information about how Eastown Animal Hospital can serve the needs of you and your cherished pet.
Reviews
Heather Etnyre
20 Jun 2018
REPORT
Dr. Severs and the entire staff at Eastown are wonderful. Our two golden retrievers are in great hands! Very knowledgeable, so friendly, and take care of your pet like their own.
Kristina Wert
7 Jun 2018
REPORT
Nothing but the best! Eastown Animal Hospital cares for each and every pet that walks through their door. Knowledgeable and friendly staff make you feel comfortable and trusting in the service they pr... Read More
Nothing but the best! Eastown Animal Hospital cares for each and every pet that walks through their door. Knowledgeable and friendly staff make you feel comfortable and trusting in the service they provide. Keep up the great work! Read Less
Katie
9 Apr 2018
REPORT
So crazy! I liked this place until they hit me with a surprise bill! I called before my follow up appointment to make sure it was indeed free. I was told yes follow ups are free. Additionally, I asked... Read More
So crazy! I liked this place until they hit me with a surprise bill! I called before my follow up appointment to make sure it was indeed free. I was told yes follow ups are free. Additionally, I asked before leaving if I was good to go... So when I got this bill for that appointment. I was quite surprised. They informed me it was must have been some miscommunication before my appointment and because I rushed out after.... What?? I got the all good from the front desk, but I rushed out?? I will not go to a business that pushes the blame on their customers or simply won't accept any responsibility. Read Less
Kerry H
3 Mar 2018
REPORT
Great service. Caring employees!
Jimmy Gray
15 Feb 2018
REPORT
Moved to the area from rural Iowa where we used the same vet that was also our neighbor. Eastown gives us that same caring feeling. Won't go anywhere else.
Yolanda Mendoza
10 Jan 2018
REPORT
Always enjoy our visits to Eastown, staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. They treat our puppy with kindness and respect.
Kathleen Wells
8 Jan 2018
REPORT
Friendly staff who care about you and your pets! Knowledgeable vets with up to date training.
Cj J.
1 Jul 2017
REPORT
You know you're at the right place when your normally anxious dog willingly lets the staff at Eastown Animal Hospital perform medical procedures without care and incident.This place has friendly, cari... Read More
You know you're at the right place when your normally anxious dog willingly lets the staff at Eastown Animal Hospital perform medical procedures without care and incident.This place has friendly, caring Vet Tech staff. A knowledgeable support manager whose retired (Vet) father previously ran Eastown. A receptionist interested in getting you answers and scheduling you need. Vets that expertly perform surgeries, immunizations, diagnosis and treatment plans to keep your pet happy, spry and enduring.We recently had a surgical treatment performed on our dog. We had confidence and trust because any question we had was answered by the Vet and status/follow up calls were given to keep us abreast of any concerns or recovery timeline while we waited for our pooches return. Post op went amazingly well.To date, we have had two of three Vets on the premises: Dr. Severs and Dr. Wert. Both offer excellent care and are easy-going around our munchkin, which sets our mind at ease. Prices are reasonable without sacrifice of treatment. In my opinion, they are carrying on the awesome legacy of original veterinarian Dr. Denhart. Read Less
Jayme Hatcher
25 Feb 2017
REPORT
The staff is very friendly and personable. They take really good care of our pets.
ashley routh
25 Feb 2017
REPORT
Always take good care of my dogs! Caring staff!
Michele B.
19 Dec 2016
REPORT
Their prices are too high.  The male vet I feel is better than the female.  The office staff could be more outgoing and friendly.
Katie Weltzheimer
6 Nov 2016
REPORT
The staff at Eastown are absolutely amazing! You can tell that they truly care about each and every pet that comes into the clinic. I've been taking my pets to Eastown for the last 5 years and all 3 o... Read More
The staff at Eastown are absolutely amazing! You can tell that they truly care about each and every pet that comes into the clinic. I've been taking my pets to Eastown for the last 5 years and all 3 of them got exceptional care! A year ago I had to have my cat put down as she was suffering from kidney failure. The staff at Eastown made sure my precious kitty was comfortable throughout the whole process and that my mom and I were able to say our final goodbyes. Putting a pet down is never an easy decision as they are a part of your family, but having the love and support from all the staff made it less stressful. I will continue to bring both of my dogs to Eastown and every other future pet I have (which I know will be many). Read Less
England Family
26 Aug 2016
REPORT
Always a great experience at Eastown. Everyone there is dedicated to providing an excellent experience. They always take great care of you while you are there and always follow up to make sure your ... Read More
Always a great experience at Eastown. Everyone there is dedicated to providing an excellent experience. They always take great care of you while you are there and always follow up to make sure your furry child is doing well and responding to the treatment.Read Less
Lucas Wayman
27 Jul 2016
REPORT
Currently no words. Only love and gratitude for this wonderful staff.(to be continued)
Jada Wierck
3 Jul 2016
REPORT
I have shadowed a veterinarian here and it's clear how much these people really care. Great place. Hope to continue shadowing.
Lori McClure
1 Jul 2016
REPORT
We have been going to Eastown Animal Hospital for several years and have always been impressed with the level of service provided by the whole staff and the personal and compassionate care Dr. Seavers... Read More
We have been going to Eastown Animal Hospital for several years and have always been impressed with the level of service provided by the whole staff and the personal and compassionate care Dr. Seavers and his support staff provides to our pets that we consider family. Read Less
Theresa Pering
24 May 2016
REPORT
I have been using this clinic for a few years now and the staff is amazing. They really care about their patients and not just about money like some other clinics I have been to.
Ashley Rokes
14 Mar 2016
REPORT
I absolutely love all the staff! Very patient, caring, and knowledgeable! They take pride in treating us like family and calling to check up on us and our fur babies!
Larisa Staples
12 Aug 2015
REPORT
All the staff that I encountered during my visit were extremely friendly and helpful. I was able to get a same day appointment when my dog was injured, and Dr. Severs seemed really compassionate and t... Read More
All the staff that I encountered during my visit were extremely friendly and helpful. I was able to get a same day appointment when my dog was injured, and Dr. Severs seemed really compassionate and thorough. I was very pleased and will continue to take my pets there. Read Less
Sheri S.
19 Jun 2015
REPORT
My pets and I have been truly blessed to have found Dr. Severs and the wonderful staff at Eastown Animal Hospital!!! In the almost 5 years that I've taken my cats there, I have never had to wait. They... Read More
My pets and I have been truly blessed to have found Dr. Severs and the wonderful staff at Eastown Animal Hospital!!! In the almost 5 years that I've taken my cats there, I have never had to wait. They are always ready at my appointment time. Prompt, friendly, caring and knowledgeable! I have never seen a more efficiently run vets office. Dr. Severs is so kind and genuinely cares about each animal. He has always been so patient with me and my many questions and concerns during each visit. If u want a top notch vet with a down home feel, Eastown Animal Hospital is the place to go. I will never go anywhere else! Read Less
Dixie Belluchi-Watters
3 Jun 2015
REPORT
From Dr. Severs to Doc (Jim Denhart) , Scott, Bubbs , they have been with us through life and death and everything in between. Not enough good things can be said about about this group.
Missy Cox Formaro
16 May 2015
REPORT
I called a couple of weeks ago because I thought my dog had broken her tail. The man who answered the phone talked me through it and thought it was not broken. He was right and 4 days later she was fi... Read More
I called a couple of weeks ago because I thought my dog had broken her tail. The man who answered the phone talked me through it and thought it was not broken. He was right and 4 days later she was fine! It's great to have friendly reliable people to help with your furry friends health! Read Less
Beth Wimber Dietsch
1 May 2015
REPORT
Dr. Severs and staff are the MOST compassionate caretakers of our animal companions! I don't know how long I have been a 'patient,' but it may be coming on 20 years. All of our pets - even Boo! - have... Read More
Dr. Severs and staff are the MOST compassionate caretakers of our animal companions! I don't know how long I have been a 'patient,' but it may be coming on 20 years. All of our pets - even Boo! - have never had a problem with the care at EAH. Keep up the good work!! Read Less
Jennifer Phipps
7 Feb 2015
REPORT
The staff has been taking care of my boys since they were pups. Not only do they love on my boys as much as I do, they take care of me! My oldest has been through a couple surgeries and many other ail... Read More
The staff has been taking care of my boys since they were pups. Not only do they love on my boys as much as I do, they take care of me! My oldest has been through a couple surgeries and many other ailments. Easttown has always treated me with kindness and compassion. On a move to Florida Dr. Denhart took the time out of his busy day to walk me through icing down my dog who was suffering from heatstroke. I was in Georgia. He could have just told me to go to the nearest vet but he did not. He stayed on the line until Petey started to come around. It was after that that I decided to only go to Eastown. Many years later and a new doctor ( not so new now) Dr. Severs, Scott, Bubbs and the rest are like family. My dogs could not be in bettet hands. Thank you all!!!!!!!!!!!! Petey, Charlie and Jennifer Read Less
Cherilyn Berglund
5 Nov 2013
REPORT
Eastown has cared for my animals, all six of them, since I was 12 years old; I am now 40 years old. Yes, the math equates to 1984. It all began with Duster Sazarack McTeague, then Dandelion who were b... Read More
Eastown has cared for my animals, all six of them, since I was 12 years old; I am now 40 years old. Yes, the math equates to 1984. It all began with Duster Sazarack McTeague, then Dandelion who were both outdoor kitties and succumbed in that life. After those significant losses, I decided that any future cat would be indoors only, and that is when Bunny the cat came into my life from the ARL. Although we kept her indoors, she almost died at 6 months of age due to ingesting a small bell from a cat toy that had corroded in her stomach. Thank goodness for the staff at Eastown that discovered the bell and performed the surgery to remove it; which saved her life. I was blessed to have my beloved companion, Bunny for 19 years until her passing in 2009 with Dr. Denhart at her side on the day of his retirement. She came in with him, she went out with him which was only fitting. Growing up in Pleasant Hill, this was the logical place to go, however, even though I moved to the other side of town years ago, I can't imagine going elsewhere. From Bubs to greet you, to the Technicians; Scott, Michael, Ashley, and Jen and certainly can't forget Dr. Seavers who took over after Dr. Denhart, they take the time to get to know you as well as your pet(s). After Bunny passed, it took some time, however we, (ok really me) brought a stray kitty, "Boo", into our home. Once again, Eastown saved his life as he was riddled with worms. We are also blessed with our 12 yr old lioness "Pumpkin" and our rambunctious 5 yr old pooch, "Artemis" that we found at the ARL as well which both, thankfully, have not given us much to worry so far. My only complaint about Eastown is that I wish they offered a multi-pet discount. :)Read Less
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Eastown Animal Hospital

Des Moines, Iowa
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3709 East University Avenue
Des Moines Iowa 50317
Eastown Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary medical facility, located in Des Moines, Iowa close to the historic Iowa State Fairgrounds. We're always welcoming new clients and patients!
For over 80 years in the community, Eastown offers compassionate and thoughtful veterinary care to Des Moines, Pleasant Hill, Runnells, Altoona, Ankeny, Prairie City and surrounding areas of eastern Polk County.
The professional and courteous staff at Eastown Animal Hospital provides thorough and comprehensive medical care, surgical care, dental care, and boarding for their highly valued patients. Eastown promotes responsible pet ownership, preventative health care and health-related educational opportunities for our clients.
Please take a moment to contact us today, to learn more about our veterinary practice and to find out more information about how Eastown Animal Hospital can serve the needs of you and your cherished pet.
Monday
08:00AM-18:00PM
Tuesday
08:00AM-18:00PM
Wednesday
08:00AM-18:00PM
Thursday
08:00AM-18:00PM
Friday
08:00AM-18:00PM
Heather Etnyre
20 Jun 2018
REPORT
Dr. Severs and the entire staff at Eastown are wonderful. Our two golden retrievers are in great hands! Very knowledgeable, so friendly, and take care of your pet like their own.
Kristina Wert
7 Jun 2018
REPORT
Nothing but the best! Eastown Animal Hospital cares for each and every pet that walks through their door. Knowledgeable and friendly staff make you feel comfortable and trusting in the service they pr... Read More
Nothing but the best! Eastown Animal Hospital cares for each and every pet that walks through their door. Knowledgeable and friendly staff make you feel comfortable and trusting in the service they provide. Keep up the great work! Read Less
Katie
9 Apr 2018
REPORT
So crazy! I liked this place until they hit me with a surprise bill! I called before my follow up appointment to make sure it was indeed free. I was told yes follow ups are free. Additionally, I asked... Read More
So crazy! I liked this place until they hit me with a surprise bill! I called before my follow up appointment to make sure it was indeed free. I was told yes follow ups are free. Additionally, I asked before leaving if I was good to go... So when I got this bill for that appointment. I was quite surprised. They informed me it was must have been some miscommunication before my appointment and because I rushed out after.... What?? I got the all good from the front desk, but I rushed out?? I will not go to a business that pushes the blame on their customers or simply won't accept any responsibility. Read Less
Kerry H
3 Mar 2018
REPORT
Great service. Caring employees!
Jimmy Gray
15 Feb 2018
REPORT
Moved to the area from rural Iowa where we used the same vet that was also our neighbor. Eastown gives us that same caring feeling. Won't go anywhere else.
Yolanda Mendoza
10 Jan 2018
REPORT
Always enjoy our visits to Eastown, staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. They treat our puppy with kindness and respect.
Kathleen Wells
8 Jan 2018
REPORT
Friendly staff who care about you and your pets! Knowledgeable vets with up to date training.
Cj J.
1 Jul 2017
REPORT
You know you're at the right place when your normally anxious dog willingly lets the staff at Eastown Animal Hospital perform medical procedures without care and incident.This place has friendly, cari... Read More
You know you're at the right place when your normally anxious dog willingly lets the staff at Eastown Animal Hospital perform medical procedures without care and incident.This place has friendly, caring Vet Tech staff. A knowledgeable support manager whose retired (Vet) father previously ran Eastown. A receptionist interested in getting you answers and scheduling you need. Vets that expertly perform surgeries, immunizations, diagnosis and treatment plans to keep your pet happy, spry and enduring.We recently had a surgical treatment performed on our dog. We had confidence and trust because any question we had was answered by the Vet and status/follow up calls were given to keep us abreast of any concerns or recovery timeline while we waited for our pooches return. Post op went amazingly well.To date, we have had two of three Vets on the premises: Dr. Severs and Dr. Wert. Both offer excellent care and are easy-going around our munchkin, which sets our mind at ease. Prices are reasonable without sacrifice of treatment. In my opinion, they are carrying on the awesome legacy of original veterinarian Dr. Denhart. Read Less
Jayme Hatcher
25 Feb 2017
REPORT
The staff is very friendly and personable. They take really good care of our pets.
ashley routh
25 Feb 2017
REPORT
Always take good care of my dogs! Caring staff!
Michele B.
19 Dec 2016
REPORT
Their prices are too high.  The male vet I feel is better than the female.  The office staff could be more outgoing and friendly.
Katie Weltzheimer
6 Nov 2016
REPORT
The staff at Eastown are absolutely amazing! You can tell that they truly care about each and every pet that comes into the clinic. I've been taking my pets to Eastown for the last 5 years and all 3 o... Read More
The staff at Eastown are absolutely amazing! You can tell that they truly care about each and every pet that comes into the clinic. I've been taking my pets to Eastown for the last 5 years and all 3 of them got exceptional care! A year ago I had to have my cat put down as she was suffering from kidney failure. The staff at Eastown made sure my precious kitty was comfortable throughout the whole process and that my mom and I were able to say our final goodbyes. Putting a pet down is never an easy decision as they are a part of your family, but having the love and support from all the staff made it less stressful. I will continue to bring both of my dogs to Eastown and every other future pet I have (which I know will be many). Read Less
England Family
26 Aug 2016
REPORT
Always a great experience at Eastown. Everyone there is dedicated to providing an excellent experience. They always take great care of you while you are there and always follow up to make sure your ... Read More
Always a great experience at Eastown. Everyone there is dedicated to providing an excellent experience. They always take great care of you while you are there and always follow up to make sure your furry child is doing well and responding to the treatment.Read Less
Lucas Wayman
27 Jul 2016
REPORT
Currently no words. Only love and gratitude for this wonderful staff.(to be continued)
Jada Wierck
3 Jul 2016
REPORT
I have shadowed a veterinarian here and it's clear how much these people really care. Great place. Hope to continue shadowing.
Lori McClure
1 Jul 2016
REPORT
We have been going to Eastown Animal Hospital for several years and have always been impressed with the level of service provided by the whole staff and the personal and compassionate care Dr. Seavers... Read More
We have been going to Eastown Animal Hospital for several years and have always been impressed with the level of service provided by the whole staff and the personal and compassionate care Dr. Seavers and his support staff provides to our pets that we consider family. Read Less
Theresa Pering
24 May 2016
REPORT
I have been using this clinic for a few years now and the staff is amazing. They really care about their patients and not just about money like some other clinics I have been to.
Ashley Rokes
14 Mar 2016
REPORT
I absolutely love all the staff! Very patient, caring, and knowledgeable! They take pride in treating us like family and calling to check up on us and our fur babies!
Larisa Staples
12 Aug 2015
REPORT
All the staff that I encountered during my visit were extremely friendly and helpful. I was able to get a same day appointment when my dog was injured, and Dr. Severs seemed really compassionate and t... Read More
All the staff that I encountered during my visit were extremely friendly and helpful. I was able to get a same day appointment when my dog was injured, and Dr. Severs seemed really compassionate and thorough. I was very pleased and will continue to take my pets there. Read Less
Sheri S.
19 Jun 2015
REPORT
My pets and I have been truly blessed to have found Dr. Severs and the wonderful staff at Eastown Animal Hospital!!! In the almost 5 years that I've taken my cats there, I have never had to wait. They... Read More
My pets and I have been truly blessed to have found Dr. Severs and the wonderful staff at Eastown Animal Hospital!!! In the almost 5 years that I've taken my cats there, I have never had to wait. They are always ready at my appointment time. Prompt, friendly, caring and knowledgeable! I have never seen a more efficiently run vets office. Dr. Severs is so kind and genuinely cares about each animal. He has always been so patient with me and my many questions and concerns during each visit. If u want a top notch vet with a down home feel, Eastown Animal Hospital is the place to go. I will never go anywhere else! Read Less
Dixie Belluchi-Watters
3 Jun 2015
REPORT
From Dr. Severs to Doc (Jim Denhart) , Scott, Bubbs , they have been with us through life and death and everything in between. Not enough good things can be said about about this group.
Missy Cox Formaro
16 May 2015
REPORT
I called a couple of weeks ago because I thought my dog had broken her tail. The man who answered the phone talked me through it and thought it was not broken. He was right and 4 days later she was fi... Read More
I called a couple of weeks ago because I thought my dog had broken her tail. The man who answered the phone talked me through it and thought it was not broken. He was right and 4 days later she was fine! It's great to have friendly reliable people to help with your furry friends health! Read Less
Beth Wimber Dietsch
1 May 2015
REPORT
Dr. Severs and staff are the MOST compassionate caretakers of our animal companions! I don't know how long I have been a 'patient,' but it may be coming on 20 years. All of our pets - even Boo! - have... Read More
Dr. Severs and staff are the MOST compassionate caretakers of our animal companions! I don't know how long I have been a 'patient,' but it may be coming on 20 years. All of our pets - even Boo! - have never had a problem with the care at EAH. Keep up the good work!! Read Less
Jennifer Phipps
7 Feb 2015
REPORT
The staff has been taking care of my boys since they were pups. Not only do they love on my boys as much as I do, they take care of me! My oldest has been through a couple surgeries and many other ail... Read More
The staff has been taking care of my boys since they were pups. Not only do they love on my boys as much as I do, they take care of me! My oldest has been through a couple surgeries and many other ailments. Easttown has always treated me with kindness and compassion. On a move to Florida Dr. Denhart took the time out of his busy day to walk me through icing down my dog who was suffering from heatstroke. I was in Georgia. He could have just told me to go to the nearest vet but he did not. He stayed on the line until Petey started to come around. It was after that that I decided to only go to Eastown. Many years later and a new doctor ( not so new now) Dr. Severs, Scott, Bubbs and the rest are like family. My dogs could not be in bettet hands. Thank you all!!!!!!!!!!!! Petey, Charlie and Jennifer Read Less
Cherilyn Berglund
5 Nov 2013
REPORT
Eastown has cared for my animals, all six of them, since I was 12 years old; I am now 40 years old. Yes, the math equates to 1984. It all began with Duster Sazarack McTeague, then Dandelion who were b... Read More
Eastown has cared for my animals, all six of them, since I was 12 years old; I am now 40 years old. Yes, the math equates to 1984. It all began with Duster Sazarack McTeague, then Dandelion who were both outdoor kitties and succumbed in that life. After those significant losses, I decided that any future cat would be indoors only, and that is when Bunny the cat came into my life from the ARL. Although we kept her indoors, she almost died at 6 months of age due to ingesting a small bell from a cat toy that had corroded in her stomach. Thank goodness for the staff at Eastown that discovered the bell and performed the surgery to remove it; which saved her life. I was blessed to have my beloved companion, Bunny for 19 years until her passing in 2009 with Dr. Denhart at her side on the day of his retirement. She came in with him, she went out with him which was only fitting. Growing up in Pleasant Hill, this was the logical place to go, however, even though I moved to the other side of town years ago, I can't imagine going elsewhere. From Bubs to greet you, to the Technicians; Scott, Michael, Ashley, and Jen and certainly can't forget Dr. Seavers who took over after Dr. Denhart, they take the time to get to know you as well as your pet(s). After Bunny passed, it took some time, however we, (ok really me) brought a stray kitty, "Boo", into our home. Once again, Eastown saved his life as he was riddled with worms. We are also blessed with our 12 yr old lioness "Pumpkin" and our rambunctious 5 yr old pooch, "Artemis" that we found at the ARL as well which both, thankfully, have not given us much to worry so far. My only complaint about Eastown is that I wish they offered a multi-pet discount. :)Read Less
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