About Starch Pet Hospital

Starch Pet Hospital provides exceptional care for pets in a clean and welcoming environment. The staff, including the friendly vets and front office team, are knowledgeable and caring. They take the time to listen to concerns and answer questions, making pet owners feel at ease. Personalized touches, like customized welcome signs, enhance the experience. Pet owners feel confident leaving their furry friends in their care, as the hospital offers unbeatable prices and incredible support. Recent reviews highlight the exceptional assistance provided by the team. Dr. Green has been noted for being helpful and accommodating, making a significant impact on pet owners who have tried multiple places before finding Starch. Dr. Martz, the attending surgeon, demonstrated remarkable expertise and compassion while assisting with medical care, such as removing a concerning mass from a dog’s paw. He meticulously explained procedures and worked to reduce treatment costs, leading to high recommendations for Starch's services. Additionally, Dr. Stoner has received praise for providing evidence-based research on dog diets and health, along with honest information about check-up frequencies that save money for pet owners. The support professionals at Starch are always friendly, kind, and well-educated, creating a positive atmosphere that encourages long-term relationships with pet owners. Many have been taking their dogs to this clinic for years, even seeking advice when living in different states.

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  • Dec 2025

    Very reasonable prices, extremely responsive and easy to contact with questions or appointment inquiries, and always so good with our dogs! We have a very anxious Australian Shepherd and they do so well with her.

  • Oct 2025

    I've taken all my cats here for years. The staff is literally the sweetest. Doctors are straight forward and informative. I have never had a negative interaction through all the troubles my kitties throw at me.
    They lead with kindness and compassion while providing top notch service.

    Again, amazing people and I super duper highly recommend them! Plus, they just did a remodel and the place looks AMAZING!

  • Aug 2025

    Our cat Mewey had a lot of medical issues when we adopted her. Frequent UTIs, vomiting, thyroid issues. We found out about Starch through word of mouth, as they are reputable. They answered a lot of questions and helped figure out a diet and meds for her that helped with these issues. It took trial and error. Smitten kitten was a great help as well. Mewey lived a good life and almost made it to age 21. Thank you Starch Pet Vet!

Hours

Monday: 7:30AM - 6PM
Tuesday: 7:30AM - 6PM
Wednesday: 7:30AM - 6PM
Thursday: 7:30AM - 6PM
Friday: 7:30AM - 6PM
Saturday: 8AM - 12PM
Sunday: Closed

Location

2222 University Ave, Des Moines

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