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
Fear Free Pets
Fear Free Pets Here at Somerset Veterinary Clinic, we pride ourselves in being a Fear Free Certified Clinic. We have all worked hard to help make this place as comfortable and inviting to your four-legged family members as we possibly can. How do you know if your pet is anxious? Sometimes it is quite obvious when…
What’s New (and Old) in the Management of Feline Urinary Disorders
What’s New (and Old) in the Management of Feline Urinary Disorders What is FIC? Feline Idiopathic Cystitis just means inflammation of the urinary bladder due to an unknown cause. Years ago this was often called FLUTD ( Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease). FLUTD is now reserved for the set of symptoms including inappropriate urination, straining…
Diabetes Mellitus : Part 2
Diabetes Mellitus : Part 2 How do I know the treatment is working? After the initial diagnosis, you will be asked to have a blood glucose curve done on your pet. Traditionally, this meant that your pet would be at the clinic for most of the day. Blood glucose would be checked throughout the day…