Emergency vets in Des Moines, IA
No clinic in our Des Moines data currently advertises dedicated emergency service — nearby emergency hospitals are listed below. Call first: ER availability and wait times change by the hour.
Red markers = emergency clinics. Click a marker for details.
Nearest emergency hospitals outside Des Moines
~9 miles away in West Des Moines
UrgentVet
5045 Bentley Drive, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-20:00; Sa-Su 12:00-20:00
Verified 2026-07-27
~129 miles away in Papillion
Urgent Pet Care of Papillion
8455 South 73rd Plaza, Papillion, NE 68046
Verified 2026-07-27
~179 miles away in Rochester
~184 miles away in Mission
Mission Veterinary Emergency & Specialty
5914 Johnson Drive, Mission, KS
Verified 2026-07-27
~191 miles away in Overland Park
~193 miles away in Overland Park
Urgent Vet
Overland Park, KS
Hours: Mo-Fr 15:00-23:00; Sa-Su 10:00-20:00
Verified 2026-07-27
Not an emergency? See all 3 vet clinics in Des Moines →
General-practice vets often take same-day urgent appointments during business hours, and most can refer you to an after-hours ER.
If your pet is in crisis right now
- Call the closest 24/7 hospital above and tell them you're coming — they'll prep for arrival.
- Suspected poisoning: ASPCA Animal Poison Control (888) 426-4435 (24/7, consultation fee applies).
- Keep your pet warm, contained, and moving as little as possible during transport.
- Ask for a written estimate and triage priority when you arrive — both are standard requests.