By VetsCompared
About Veterinary Care in Ames
Ames has 8 veterinary clinics, and overall quality looks high, with an average Google rating of 4.7 from 1,390 reviews. That gives pet owners a solid starting point for routine care, but weekend and late evening access appear limited, so it helps to check opening hours and urgent-care arrangements before you choose.
Our Score compares visible clinics in this country. The transparency part of the score is how many services the clinic has published, measured against the highest number published by a visible clinic in the same country. This town is in United States.
Top 3 clinics (current town ranking table)
| Clinic | Our Score | Verified | Published prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset Veterinary Hospital | 40/100 | — | 1 |
| Pet Medical Center | 38/100 | — | — |
| Ames Pet Hospital | 37/100 | — | — |
For dog and cat owners, Ames is a good town to start in. There are enough clinics to compare without feeling overwhelmed, and the review base is deep enough to suggest the better-known practices have been used by many local pet owners. That usually makes it easier to find a vet for vaccinations, checkups, dental work, sick visits, and longer-term care if you want to stay with the same practice.
One caution is that none of the Ames listings are verified yet, which only means their listing details have not been confirmed by a registered user. It is not a quality badge either way, but it does mean you should double-check basics yourself. Weekend opening looks very limited in Ames, and late evening access also seems tight, so ask each clinic how they handle Saturdays, Sundays, and urgent problems that come up after normal hours.
A smart way to narrow your options is to call two or three clinics that fit your location and ask the same short set of questions. Check how soon they can offer a new patient appointment, how easy it is to get same-day help for a sudden issue, whether they regularly see pets like yours, and who you would speak to for follow-up questions. The best choice in Ames is often the place that combines clear communication, manageable wait times, and a care style that feels calm and consistent to you.
If you may need more than basic dog or cat care later, Ames also looks broader than a town with only standard companion-animal options. Some clinics appear to cover companion pets plus exotics, which can be helpful if your household includes more than one kind of pet or if you want one practice relationship for different animals over time. Even then, ask directly about the services your own pet is most likely to need.
Best Rated Veterinary Clinics in Ames, Iowa
Top-ranked veterinary practices based on quality, service, and customer reviews
Our Score (40/100)
Somerset Veterinary Hospital is a small-animal clinic in Ames, Iowa, located at 1518 Boston Ave. It treats dogs and cats and is reviewed on Google with a 4.5/5 rating from 353 reviews. Recent feedback includes both strong praise for...
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Pet Medical Center is a small-animal veterinary clinic in Ames, Iowa at 1416 S Duff Ave. It treats dogs and cats. On Google, it has a 4.8/5 rating from 501 reviews, with recent comments frequently mentioning compassionate handling and...
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Ames Pet Hospital is a small-animal veterinary clinic in Ames, Iowa, located at 1400 Dickinson Ave. It treats dogs and cats. Recent reviewer comments mention reliable care and flexible scheduling.
Doggie Dude Ranch is a pet care provider in Ames, Iowa, located at 26962 Sand Hill Trail. Google reviewers frequently mention working with Dr. Becky and describe a calm, low-stress environment during visits. The clinic is associated with...
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Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center is a veterinary clinic in Ames, Iowa, located at 1809 S Riverside Dr. Google reviewers describe attentive communication and clear explanations during care. Recent comments mention treatment for a horse and a...
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