Keota Veterinary Clinic

06/17/2024

🇺🇸🎆🎇Reminder!

If your pet needs a little extra help keeping calm over the Fourth of July- let’s get that worked out now before our schedule is full! 💥Do Not wait until July 3rd!💥 As always, a current Veterinary-Client-Patient Relationship must be on file for us to provide this care.

06/15/2024

We loved seeing the long line of smiling kiddos! Drop their pic below or tag us so we can see the ones we missed!

06/15/2024

Just a reminder we will have Face Art by Brandi at the clinic today from 1-4 during Fun Days festivities!

We hope everyone has a great weekend! 🌞

06/14/2024

Happy Fun Days! ☀️🎉💜💛

There are so many fun and exciting things happening with our clinic this summer, and we’d like to share one today!

Welcoming Dr. McKenna Brinning Henningsen to Our Veterinary Team! 🐷🐶🐄🐈🐾

We are pleased to introduce Dr. Henningsen as the newest member of our veterinary team.
McKenna received her bachelor's degree in animal science and DVM degree from Iowa State. She is originally from Keota, IA and is excited to be returning home! She grew up on an independent farrow-to-finish swine operation and was very involved in 4H and FFA. Growing up, she especially enjoyed exhibiting swine and cattle. McKenna is excited to work with a mix of different animals, and we are confident she will provide exceptional care to our clients and patients!

05/24/2024

We will be closed Monday, May 27th in observance of Memorial Day. Normal business hours will resume Tuesday, May 28th.

In the event of an emergency, for current patients (patients examined with one of our Veterinarians within the last 12 months), call the clinic number, follow the prompts, and you’ll be put through to the doctor on call!

05/23/2024

Pup walking down North Davis. Attempted to leash but was too fast for us. Appears to have rabies tag and personal tag.

05/06/2024

We started early and ended late today! Today’s trip involved driving 3 hours one way to a farm to perform 100+ pig vasectomies. These are very important to perform to make teaser boars and takes some skilled surgeons to make it happen. Dr’s Cody and Jim have a pretty good system and can do 20-30 per hour! We can’t wait to have our other doctors trained and help with these in the near future! It’s also a good physical activity-7 hours of up down, lifting pigs (~13,000 pounds worth for Cody), no breaks and no lunch break. The Branstad’s don’t like to stop moving obviously! 🤪 Nothing a couple mountain dews can’t fix.

04/27/2024

Bye bye front desk! If they don’t find you handsome, they should at least find you handy. Well if you’re not handy either, you should be able to demolish something. We’ve got you covered there!! Most of the staff is pretty handy, but Dr. Cody is not, so he uses sledgehammers and saws. The clinic is getting a major overhaul over the next 2-3 weeks, so we appreciate the patience as we all work through this remodel together.

04/24/2024

*OWNER FOUND*

his neutered male Labrador mix was found in Webster by the park this afternoon. He has a red collar, and is not microchipped. HE IS NOT CURRENTLY AT THE CLINIC.

If you know him please contact us at (641)636-3888, and we can help you reach out to his rescuers!

03/23/2024

It’s never easy to say goodbye to a beloved pet. Keota Veterinary Clinic is dedicated to making this difficult time as peaceful as possible with our in-home euthanasia service. Many people find that this is a more comfortable option for both them and their pets.

Our team will ensure that you have all the time you need with your pet and will do everything we can to make this transition as smooth as possible. We know how hard the passing of a pet is. We’re dedicated to supporting you, your family, and your pet during this time and treating everyone with the respect and kindness they deserve.

We are also able to assist with aftercare options like cremation, and your pet’s ashes can be returned to you if you would like them. It’s never an easy decision, but our entire staff is devoted to providing pet owners comfort and compassion during this time. If you have any questions about our in-home euthanasia services, please don’t hesitate to call us at (641) 636-3888.

We care for:

Cats
Cattle
Camelids (Llamas/Alpacas)
Dogs
Equids (Horses, Donkeys, Mules)
Swine

03/22/2024

Urgent Care

We know that life with pets can be unpredictable, and at Keota Veterinary Clinic, we do everything we can to help! Our Urgent Care service is designed to assist our clients during those times when a pet doesn’t really need to go to an ER but does need to be seen ASAP. Please understand that, depending on staff availability and your pet’s condition, we may direct you to one of the area veterinary emergency rooms if we feel it’s in your pet’s best interest.

At Keota Veterinary Clinic, we take pride in providing personalized, compassionate care to our patients in our office and in the field.

03/14/2024

Meet Candy! This cute girl is still (somehow) searching for her fur-ever home!! She was rescued by One Dog Rescue, escaping euthanasia. She is now current on vaccinations, and is spayed.

If interested in adoption, please contact One Dog Rescue to submit an application today!

03/10/2024

When the call comes in to help with a breached calf you know you may be there awhile. You consider the time change today, the time to drive there and back, the 20-30 minutes you spend trying to reposition the calf realizing this isn’t going to work, and then finally the c-section to save the calf and cow. It’s all worth it to get that live calf! Sorry it was too cold and I was too tired to get a picture of the big thing. It was a good 100 pounds! 😅

03/08/2024

Love this!

Wondering when to call a vet during calving? Check out the tips below to help you determine when to make the call.

02/05/2024

Mondays are an important day for veterinary clinics that work with swine and poultry. It allows us “down time” away from other swine and poultry to ensure we won’t carry disease from one production system to another. Today was an early day where getting to a poultry farm in the neighboring state before 8 was needed. You may ask why does a clinic see animals so far away? Similar to human medicine, it takes people who have knowledge in an area to be able help. Luckily, our clinic is one of the few that is knowledgeable in practically every species. Fortunately, if it’s something we don’t know, we have several area clinics that can help us!

02/02/2024

Does anyone recognize me? I was found about a mile and a half east of Keota, and unfortunately have been hit by a car recently!

Please call the clinic to claim, he is currently being triaged and wounds treated.

02/02/2024

Pardon the mess! We’re in the process of changing the layout of the clinic and updating cabinetry and floors. It will be staged for some time, but we’ll be sure to keep appointments flowing smoothly.

01/28/2024

Be on the lookout for some exciting news! 2024 is going to be a year to offer patients some new experiences to better help with shortages in our area and beyond.

01/12/2024

We will have a doctor in the clinic until 9:30 this morning if there is something you need before the weekend. Emergency services are available but of course will be as weather allows, to keep everyone safe.

01/09/2024

We’re closed today due to weather. Phone calls are being forwarded to speak with a veterinarian if needed. Weather and mainly the wind later today will make it difficult for any staff to make it in and get back home.

12/18/2023

As we head into the holidays, we wanted to make you aware of our schedule for the coming weeks.

🎄We will close at 5 on Friday, December 22 and will have emergency services available for current patients until we open for regular business again on Tuesday, December 26th at noon.

What is a current patient? A patient that has had a physical exam by one of our doctors in the past 12 months.

We ask that you please respect this policy and not call through if this does not apply to your pet. If you do have an emergency and your patient is not current, Blue Pearl of Cedar Rapids and Des Moines are open various hours to help meet your needs.

We wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

12/15/2023

Great info for the busy season ahead! This goes for all livestock!

12/10/2023

This is our friendly reminder that we see current patients for anything after hours. Majority of clinics definition of current is seeing the specific pet or being on farm for your livestock in the past 12 months. Please call to ensure you are current with our practice or your current practice.

If your current practice does not offer after hours care or only specific species emergency care, there is nothing wrong with that. Many practices are still and will always be sole veterinarians. If you would prefer to have a clinic that offered after hours/emergency care, then asking that question will also be very important. Do not wait until you need the emergency care to find out.

Our immediate area will be reduced by about a dozen veterinarians in the next few years. Some of those may gain new veterinarians, but many do not have any replacements and will close their doors. This will force already overloaded veterinary clinics to take on more than they can handle. This is the reality we live in. Being a veterinarian in rural area is one of the most rewarding jobs, but it is also one of the hardest. There are only so many hours in the day to treat patients, so make sure you are established with a clinic that serves your specific needs.

12/07/2023

12/01/2023

As I’m finishing my last call for the night an old time favorite comes on. A song that has such a different meaning/feeling being the parent instead of the child. I managed a quick phone call between calls to tell my kiddos and wife goodnight. Being a vet is by far the best job in the world, not many could beat all the things I’ve gotten to help make better. It comes at a cost on occasion, but taking a small moment to let them know you’re thinking of them is priceless. You always hope to instill all those good qualities of family, hardwork, etc. into your children to make the world a better place for everyone. Don’t forgot, they’re always watching and listening, so be sure to encourage all those important values…

But let’s leave out the naughty words until they’re a bit older..😂

11/17/2023

Hi, do you recognize me? I am a neutered male Lab mix found near 190th Street towards Wellman. I am not at the clinic, however I will be kept safe with those who found me!

If you recognize this boy please call the clinic, and we will get you in touch with those who found him!

11/15/2023

2022-2023 Award's Highlight: Partner in 4-H Award = Keota Vet Clinic

The Partner in 4-H Award goes to a business or organization that provides significant financial or in-kind support to the county 4-H program. Some of our 4-H programs would not exist without this valuable kind of support. The 2023 Partner in 4-H Award is awarded to Keota Vet Clinic. Annually the Keota Vet Clinic (most often Dr. Cody and Dr. Jim) stand hand-in-hand with us at the swine barn for check-in. They are a joy to work with during that high stress time of fair unloading. They are thorough with the animals and positive to work with our members. They are here late into the night and back EARLY in the morning for those last check-ins. We appreciate the support they provide as fair trophy sponsors and also other 4-H and Extension programs throughout the year. We are fortunate to have such a great partner to call upon and to have out there in the field working with our 4-H Families. Thank you, Dr Cody, Dr. Jim and Keota Vet Clinic.

We will continue to highlight our special award winners from the November 5 Awards Celebration all week. See the complete 4-H Award Program and recipient list at https://iastate.box.com/s/0slz23zudmz3ekf93bvtpomf2p6yh0tk

11/09/2023

Lost dog found near 210 North Baker St in Keota. Found wearing leash and collar. If this dog belongs to you or you know who he belongs to, please call 319-591-1592.

10/27/2023

A great mentor is worth their weight in gold.

Dr. Steen helped mentor Dr. Cody during veterinary school and continues to do so while in practice. He could not be more deserving of this award!

10/20/2023

Happy Friday everyone!

Don’t forget to vote on your favorite pumpkin today! And how cool did theses cookies turn out?! Thanks Home Grown Treats!