AAHA & Fear Free Certified Veterinarian in Ames, IA
Taking your pet to the vet should be a positive, low-stress experience. We are a woman-owned practice committed to making you and your pet feel at home in our Ames, IA animal hospital. We deliver a full range of services to nurture their health and give them as many years as possible with you. Our services range from life stage wellness care and prevention to surgery, dentistry, and internal medicine, with the goal of meeting all your companion’s needs for life.
We welcome dogs, cats, and small mammals at our AAHA accredited and Fear Free Certified animal hospital, combining cutting-edge medicine with old-fashioned integrity and compassion. Contact us today to book an appointment!
Veterinary Services Provided at Our Hospital
Your four-legged family member deserves complete, high-quality care to keep them in the best health and extend their life with you. Somerset Veterinary Hospital offers a wide array of services to do just that, including:
What are AAHA & Fear Free?
Somerset Veterinary Hospital is accredited with the American Animal Hospital Association. This demonstrates our dedication to excellence in veterinary medicine, with our team complying with over 900 standards of quality to ensure the highest quality treatment and service for pet families.
Our Fear Free Certification indicates our ability to create a less stressful environment for our patients using verified techniques and modalities, including low-stress handling, pheromones, calming supplements, and knowledge of animal behavioral cues. By reducing stress in pets, we can help them stay healthier and happier.
Client Testimonials
Amazing experience here! Very friendly and always willing to help even if you have a quick question over the phone. This is the only place I’ll ever take my pets simply because they’re so helpful and caring.
My dogs are always very well taken care of. They always make sure my animals are comfortable before giving shots and will sit on the floor loving on them before.
These vets and technicians truly do care for the animals and people they serve.
Our Blog
National Heartworm Prevention Month
Happy National Heartworm Prevention Month! I know, not as good as National Ice Cream month but important none the less. Heartworm is a life threatening disease which we have very good prevention and treatment options. It is heartbreaking to see a patient develop symptomatic heartworm disease knowing that the patient may have already suffered some…
Puppies and Parvo
As we celebrate National Puppy Day (March 23rd), this month’s blog will highlight Parvovirus disease. As you can imagine, all of us at Somerset Veterinary Hospital LOVE puppies. What better way to start the day with a well puppy visit. The wiggles, the puppy breath, the baby barks – what’s not to love? However, we…
Back Pain and other Back Issues in Pets
Symptoms of Back Pain Back pain in Pets is often seen on an emergency or urgent care basis. Sometimes it is difficult to know that your pet has back pain. Their symptoms may simply be reluctance to go on a walk. Other signs reported by owners include: not jumping on the furniture as usual, crying…