Iowa Veterinary Specialties

Yes, they're expensive. I personally think they're worth every cent. I have found them to be totally top notch. I've been to this facility for some very painful situations with my pets. They've always been professional, patient and kind. They take the time to tell you your options. They allow you the time to think about them. They're just really a great bunch of nice people. I really cannot recommend them enough. They cut the cancer out of one of my dogs who is clear of cancer today. They put down another of my precious dogs - with great respect and patience for us grieving and crying. We were... really ... freaking out... but they were so kind. Nothing but the highest kudos for IVS! Thank you!
5 7 years ago (13-01-2018)

Money money money Everyone is right . They are ravenous for money . They are evil. Don't take your pet here . they will kill it for money ( talk you into putting it down if you don't go for there planned $$$ expense. ) The vet wanted 3600 dollars initially from me on a dog which probably died before I left signing papers . The dog was cold and I ask him why was the dog cold . vet didn't answer but I now know thinking on it .....that it lost too much blood in his stool. Body can't retain heat with no blood . the vet knew dog was a gonner but ask for 3600 then ask for 1700 and meantime all the time he wasted bargaining on money the dog was in the back not being treated for long time as he presented his get rich schemes for me to choose from. At last he settled for 800 with 500 down. I should have looked at my dog before leaving but vet had him in the back not being treated until he got his money . I called hour later , a woman answers told me dog had fluid come out of his mouth when she moved his limo body . then the be corrected her telling me dog was dead . They are criminal . Do not DO not give money to this devil who bargains with your animals life or dead body in my case . I want to sue him.
1 7 years ago (31-05-2018)

My dog had to come in for some scary symptoms and to have more tests done. My appointment had gotten missed in the computer somehow, but they still got me in to see the same doctor right away. Dr. Greene was great at explaining all the options and possibilities so we could make an informed decision. I had concerns after hours with how my dog was handling sedation and call to ask some questions. The tech that I talked to was fantastic. She took the time to explain what could be wrong and helped me decide if I needed to come back in or not. She also told me to call back and ask for her if I had any additional questions.
5 7 years ago (02-03-2018)

All the Staff quite pleasant. Dr. Greene one of the best. She has excellent credentials & takes the time to explain procedures; expectations; results.
5 7 years ago (25-03-2018)

If I could give 0 stars I would. My fiancé and I took our dog in last night because she was pooping pure blood and having uncontrollable accidents. We got there around 11:00pm and it took 30 minutes to see the actual vet even though we were the only people there. My dog needed tests run on her and from where my fiancé and I were waiting we could hear her whining and barking. We could also hear a nasty nurse yelling at our dog to “shut up” and calling her a “big baby” so I peeked in the back where my dog was so I could see this nurse and as I was watching she was leading my dog to a kennel where she then threw my dogs leash at her. I wanted to roundhouse kick her in the face I was so furious. When the main vet was going over our dogs X-rays and blood tests I just wanted to get her out. I even told him I did not want to keep her overnight in that place because I did not like how that nurse talked to my dog. He seemed unconcerned and didn’t care and then proceeded to go over pricing with us and wanted to run more tests which we thought she did not need and as it turns out she did not need them at all. We brought her to her primary vet the next day and they didn’t even mention those ridiculous tests. This place is outrageously expensive. If you love your animal like I do DO NOT bring them here. They love one thing and that’s money. They don’t care about comforting your animal and they don’t give realistic diagnostics.
1 7 years ago (09-04-2018)