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Ashworth Road Animal Hospital
5902 Ashworth Rd, West Des Moines, IA, 50266
West Des Moines clinic established in 1957, owned since 2016 by Dr. Jessica Merk (Iowa State 2001). Four veterinarians care for dogs, cats and exotic pets, with a notable feline bent: three doctors are certified Cat Friendly practitioners and Dr. Merk is a 20-plus-year member of the Feline Veterinary Medical Association. In-house digital x-ray, ultrasound and lab, laser surgery, dental care with digital dental x-rays, and acupuncture through a Chi Institute-certified vet.
Call (515) 225-18079 servicesDogs, Cats, Exotic Pets +1
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What they do
Ask about a service →9 services, one practice.
Diagnostics - In-House Digital X-Rays, Ultrasound And Full Laboratory TestingSurgery, Including Laser Surgery And Anesthetic CareDental Care - Annual Exams, Cleanings, Digital Dental X-Rays, Extractions And Periodontal TreatmentIn-House And Online PharmaciesRoutine Exams, Vaccinations, Nutrition And Parasite PreventionHeartworm Prevention And TreatmentAcupunctureReptile CareArthritis Treatment
The team
5 people, one front desk.
JM
Jessica MerkVeterinarian and practice owner
SN
Sara NiemandVeterinarian
SF
Samantha FrahmVeterinarian
KW
Katherine WiedmannVeterinarian
DF
Diana FreemanReceptionist and Office Manager
Who they treat
4 species under this roof
DogsCatsExotic PetsReptiles
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