Welcome to
Ankeny Animal & Avian Clinic
Ankeny's vet since 1963
Improving lives, one fear-free visit at a time.
The metro's only locally-owned, Fear Free Certified clinic for dogs, cats, birds, rabbits and pocket pets.
4.7 stars · 600+ Google reviews
Welcome to the family
Veterinary Care that Feels Different
For three generations, Ankeny families have trusted us with the pets they love.
You'll know our team by name, and we'll know your pet by theirs, whether it's a routine checkup or something more complex.
Serving Ankeny, Johnston, Polk City, Bondurant& the greater Des Moines metro
What makes us different
The metro's only locally-owned Fear Free clinic
Fear Free is a certification our whole team trains for, to take the fear, anxiety and stress out of a vet visit.
It shapes how we handle your pet, how we schedule, even how the building sounds and smells. We're a Feline Friendly practice too, and our grooming is Fear Free.
A calmer building
Separate cat and dog spaces, quiet rooms and non-slip floors, so there's less to be nervous about.
Gentle, force-free handling
Treats, pheromones and patience instead of restraint. We work with your pet, never against them.
Visits at your pet's pace
If your pet needs a break, we take one, and pick back up when they're ready.
What we do
Full-service care for every kind of companion
From routine wellness to the birds and exotics few clinics will see, all under one calm, Fear Free roof.
Dogs · Cats · Birds · Rabbits · Guinea pigs · Ferrets · Pocket pets
Not sure if we see your pet? Just ask, we probably do.
Take a look inside
Walk through our clinic
Start at the front door and step inside, and see the calm, Fear Free space we've built for your pet.
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Front entrance
Easy to find, with parking right out front on S. Ankeny Blvd., look for the sign and our mural.
Prefer to see it in person?
Client center
Everything you need between visits
Order food and refills, manage payments, and see your pet's vaccine records anytime, from anywhere.
It's all in one place, so the admin side of pet ownership takes minutes instead of an afternoon.
