Afford-A-Care Pet Hospital

03/01/2024

When you find out your owners just booked your spay/neuter appointment!!!😱

So much for Hot Girl Spring 🙄

Talk to us today about getting your pet fixed!!

We perform cat neuters, cat spays, dog neuters, and dog spays on a case-by-case basis.

***Featuring CreamPuff, a lovely senior girl already spayed long ago and thriving with a longer life because of that!

02/28/2024

Spring is basically here which means all kinds of icky bugs!

We've got your pets covered with flea/tick prevention and treatment. Even puppies and kittens can be covered!

As long as your pet is current on rabies and seen here once a year, you can come in anytime we're open to pick some up. Your pet doesn't have to be with you unless you want to weigh them to make sure they're getting the right dose!

Prices range from $25-$85 depending on pet's weight and duration of coverage (Psst, Bravecto is one pill that lasts for 3 months in those hard-to-pill dogs!)

If you have any questions about your pet's coverage or our products, feel free to text us at 515-280-5336 or email [email protected]

02/26/2024

EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT: ✨LOTTIE ✨

When you walk into Afford-A-Care, you may notice a dog sitting on the desk. This is our supervisor and treat extraordinaire Lottie. Many people think she is a statue until she moves!

Lottie is a staff member's pet and comes to work with her pretty much every day. She is a 4 year old shih tzu and she has also been a patient here since she was a puppy, so she knows the ins and outs of the clinic and can tell your dog what's up ;)

No matter her work, she's always down to be interrupted for treats!

Say hi to her next time you're in 🥰

02/23/2024

At Afford-A-Care, we're always trying to learn better ways to help our clients and their pets. Those of you that get prescription food know it is getting EXPENSIVE. So we're trying to explore different options for prescription diets in the clinic. A representative from Purina came to speak to staff about their prescription food for special diets! Staff learned a lot during a recent meeting and we hope to carry Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Formula here soon and also have options for home delivery!

02/22/2024

It's no secret our phone line is hard to get through on. We are an extremely high-traffic clinic, the ONLY walk-in clinic in Des Moines, and our phone lines cancel out calls when we have multiple people on hold (which is a lot of the time!)

To help combat this, we now offer TEXTING. You can text our phone number at 515-280-5336 for any and all questions and needs. Appointments, medical care, general concerns, grooming records, ANYTHING. Just like you were calling the clinic :)

02/14/2024

01/13/2024

Unfortunately this weather is relentless and not fit for man nor beast. Affordacare Pet Hospital and The Low Cost Spay clinic will be closed again tomorrow Saturday January 13th. We will be calling Tuesday to reschedule anyone that had appointments today and tomorrow. We apologize for any inconvenience however your safety and the safety of our staff is paramount. Please visit Blue Pearl Pet Hospital or Iowa Veterinary Specialties if you have a pet emergency. 🥶🐾🐾

01/12/2024

Afford-A-Care and Low Cost Spay Clinic will be closed today Friday January 12th due to weather. Please visit Blue Pearl or IVS if you have a pet emergency.

01/09/2024

Due to the weather, Afford-A-Care and Low Cost Spay Clinic will be closed today.

12/22/2023

We are officially closed for the holidays! We will be open again Tuesday January 2nd at normal business hours.

If you have an emergency please go to Iowa Veterinary Specialties or Blue Pearl Pet Hospital.

Happy Holidays and Meowwy Christmas!!!

12/12/2023

Just a reminder this is our LAST FULL WEEK. Next week we close early on Friday December 22nd at noon. We will be closed through January 2nd for the holidays.

11/29/2023

Afford-a-Care and Low Cost Spay Clinic will be closing early Friday December 22nd at noon and will remain closed through Tuesday January 2nd for the holidays. Those of you that get 30 days supply of medicine and food, please plan appropriately! :)

11/21/2023

Low Cost Spay Clinic and Afford-A-Care Pet Hospital will be closing early tomorrow November 22nd at 1:00. Walk Ins will end at 9:00 AM.

Both clinics will be closed for Thanksgiving holiday and will re-open with normal business hours Tuesday November 28th. Please plan appropriately for medications and prescription foods 🙂

11/11/2023

Low Cost Spay Clinic and Afford-A-Care Pet Hospital will be closed early November 22nd at 1:00 and closed November 23rd, 24th, and 25th for Thanksgiving holiday. Please plan appropriately for medications and prescription foods :)

11/10/2023

Due to extremely limited staffing, Exam Walk Ins end at 10:00 today. We are also unable to see very sick pets that will require bloodwork, x-rays, and advanced care.

10/20/2023

Happy Vet Tech Week!

We have a staff of six amazing vet techs/assistants caring for the thousands of patients we see. Our clinic gets crazy as many of you are aware, and we literally couldn't do it without them!

09/28/2023

We are hiring!! Please apply in person at either location. A good attitude and work ethic required.

08/31/2023

The Low Cost Spay Clinic and Affordacare Pet Hospital will be closed this Saturday September 2nd in observance of the Labor Day holiday. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday September 5th. If you have a pet emergency please visit Blue Pearl on Merle Hay Rd or Iowa Veterinary Specialties on 63rd and Creston. Please have a safe and happy Pawliday 🐾🐾

07/25/2023

The Low Cost Spay Clinic will be Closed Wednesday And Thursday due to Ragbrai. Please visit us at our sister clinic Affordacare from 8-2 either of those days as we will be combining clinics for those days only. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. 🚴 🐶

07/01/2023

Affordacare Pet Hospital and The Low Cost Spay Clinic will be closed Tuesday July 4th in observance of the 4th of July Holiday. We will resume normal business hours on Wednesday July 5th. If you feel your pet is experiencing a medical emergency please visit Blue Pearl Pet Hospital or Iowa Veterinary Specialties. Please have a safe holiday and be sure your pets are wearing their collars with your updated contact information for safe return if needed. 🐾🐾 🇺🇸

05/17/2023

Affordacare pet hospital will be closed today due to staffing shortages. We will be seeing patients at The Low Cost Spay clinic (1258 E.14th St) and are fully staffed at that location today. Please visit us there for walk ins until 2pm today and we will honor any appointments that were originally made at Affordacare today. We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused.

05/09/2023

We apologize but Unfortunately our computers and phone systems are currently down at both clinics. We do not have an estimated time for a fix. Please be patient with as as we try to get everything up and running.

04/19/2023

Due to staffing shortages, we are anticipating a 2-3 hour wait today for walk ins. Appointments will run on time to the best of our ability. Walk ins end at 2:00.

Thank you for your patience.

02/16/2023

Affordacare and The Low Cost Spay Clinic will be closing early due to weather. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you. Please call or message if we were not able to get in touch with you today. Please visit Blue Pearl or Iowa Veterinary Specialties if you have an emergency.

12/23/2022

Unfortunately, enough of our staff are still unable to make it to the clinic (too many cars wont start). Both Afford A Care and the Spay Clinic will be closed today. We are sorry for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

12/23/2022

Affordacare Pet Hospital and The Low Cost Spay Clinic will be closed tomorrow Friday December 23rd Due to staffing shortages. Please keep yourself and your pets safe during this extreme weather. If you have an emergency please visit Blue Pearl Pet Hospital on Merle Hey Rd or Iowa Veterinary Specialties at 63rd and Creston.

12/22/2022

Just a reminder that we are closed today due to the weather. Please follow these important safety tips if you must brave the elements with your pooch:

12/21/2022

Affordacare Pet Hospital and The Low Cost Spay Clinic will be closed tomorrow Thursday December 22nd due to our current weather situation. We are hoping to be open Friday from 7am to Noon with walkins from 8am to 9am am only. Please check here for updates. If you have a scheduled appointment for tomorrow please watch for a call from us today to get rescheduled.