Affordable veterinary care

two locations to serve you

ARL Afford-A-Care South

3003 SE 14th St, Des Moines
(515) 280-5336

A full-service vet clinic providing pets with quality, affordable, compassionate care. We offer preventative care, on-site blood work, radiographs, and surgery. 

ARL Afford-A-Care east

1258 E 14th St, Des Moines
(515) 263-9260

Founded by Dr. C. H. Burnham in 1977, this clinic was opened because he felt that "a boy couldn't afford a dog". Since then, the clinic has evolved to provide affordable veterinary care. 

Services you need at a fair price

  • Vaccinations
  • Neutering / Spaying
  • Dental
  • Outpatient Surgery
  • Blood Work
  • X-rays

    *Available at our south location only

  • Diagnostics
  • Diabetic Treatments
  • Heartworm Prevention / Treatment
  • Flea / Tick Prevention
  • Ear Mite Treatment

20+ YEARS OF DEDICATION

What pet parents are saying

Catherine

This is the best vet hospital in the city! We have been bringing our furry loved ones here for 22 years and they always give our pets the best care imaginable. Thank you so much!

Jennifer

Great staff, great prices. They sincerely care about our furry babies and don't recommend treatments that are not needed. I wish everyone would know how great they are.