UrgentVet
UrgentVet is a veterinary practice offering emergency care in West Des Moines, IA. Emergency services are offered, but not around the clock — call ahead. Its website lists ultrasound, end-of-life care & euthanasia, vaccinations and X-ray & radiology, plus 1 other service shown below. It says walk-ins are welcome. It names CareCredit and Scratchpay among its payment options. It describes itself as Fear Free certified staff.
Contact & location
- Address
- 5045 Bentley Drive, West Des Moines, IA 50265
- Phone
- (515) 215-9696
- Hours
Monday 10am–8pm Tuesday 10am–8pm Wednesday 10am–8pm Thursday 10am–8pm Friday 10am–8pm Saturday 12pm–8pm Sunday 12pm–8pm
What UrgentVet says it offers
From their own website, read September 18, 2026. Not listed doesn't mean not offered — confirm when you call.
Services listed
- Vaccinations
- X-ray & radiology
- Ultrasound
- Laboratory testing
- End-of-life care & euthanasia
- Appointments
- Same-day appointments · Walk-ins welcome
- Payment
- CareCredit · ScratchpayOther ways to cover a bill
- Accreditation
- Fear Free certified staff
Data status: Verified by our pipeline on 2026-07-27.Spot an error? Report a correction.
Using UrgentVet for emergency care
UrgentVet offers emergency services but is not listed as open 24 hours, so availability depends on the time you arrive. Always call before setting off. If nobody answers, treat the practice as closed and head for the nearest 24-hour hospital instead.
Nearest 24-hour emergency hospitals
- Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) West Des Moines — West Des Moines, ~3 miles away, roughly a 10 min drive · (515) 575-2349
- BluePearl Pet Hospital - Des Moines — Des Moines, ~7 miles away, roughly a 13 min drive · (515) 727-4872
- Iowa Veterinary Referral Center — Windsor Heights, ~7 miles away, roughly a 13 min drive · (515) 280-3100
Drive times are straight-line estimates.
Other vets near West Des Moines, IA
Ordered by distance.
- Animal Doctors Veterinary ClinicWest Des Moines · ~0 miles · 🚗 ~1 min
- Jordan Creek Animal HospitalWest Des Moines · ~1 miles · 🚗 ~6 min
- THRIVE Affordable Vet CareWest Des Moines · ~2 miles · 🚗 ~5 min
- Ashworth Road Animal HospitalClive · ~2 miles · 🚗 ~6 min
- Banfield Pet HospitalClive · ~3 miles · 🚗 ~9 min
- Johnson M E DVMClive · ~3 miles · 🚗 ~10 min
UrgentVet sets its own prices. Typical United States emergency rates run $100–$250 for exam and triage, $800–$3,000 with an overnight stay — full cost breakdown, what to do if you cannot pay.
Suspected poisoning: call ASPCA Animal Poison Control on (888) 426-4435 (24/7, consultation fee applies) on the way in.