Nevada Veterinary Clinic

03/21/2026

Edit: 8:30am: our phones are back up, so you can call any time

PHONE LINES DOWN: Our phones seem to not be working this morning, so if you need to get ahold of us, you can either send us an email at [email protected], or if you've gotten a recent text from us, you can reply to that message.
We will update as soon as our phones are back online.

03/06/2026

IT'S TICK SEASON: With our warmer temperatures recently, our clients are already reporting finding ticks on their pets. Ticks do not generally die in the winter, they just become dormant when the temperature gets cold enough (the exact temperature for this to occur depends on the species of tick--and other factors--and there are several tick species in Iowa). Certainly many species of ticks will be active when the temperature is 40-45 degrees or warmer, and some may be active at temperatures below 40 degrees F. When the temperature warms up, even in January or February, the ticks can come out of dormancy and are ready to feed.
Don't forget tick protection for any pet that goes outside, as ticks can spread diseases such as Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted fever, and others.

If you need tick preventative for your pets, you can call us to make sure we have what they need, or you can order through our online store any time.
https://nevadavetia.myvetstoreonline.pharmacy/shop

(Photo provided by Central Alberta Lyme Society)

01/30/2026

WARNING FOR USERS OF "RAAW ENERGY" FOOD:

The FDA has issued a warning that multiple lots of Raaw Energy frozen dog food have tested positive for Listeria, Salmonella, Escherichia coli O157, and Campylobacter jejuni.

12/23/2025

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE 12/23-12/27:
We have a bit of a shortened schedule this week due to Christmas, so we wanted to make you aware of our availability. Tuesday is our only normal day for appointments, otherwise we will be here for anyone who needs to drop-off or pick-up pets for boarding, or for food and med pick-up on Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday morning.

If you have any appointment needs, or would like to make arrangements to have medications/food ready for pick-up, please call us to make sure we can get everything set up for you.

To all who celebrate: Have a great Christmas!

12/12/2025

FOODS TO AVOID: While it's nice to include your pets in your family gatherings and holiday feasts these next few weeks, not all foods are pet safe. In fact, according to google trends data for the past 5 years, internet searches for "ER vet" peak during the last two weeks of December, partially due to pets ingesting foods that are dangerous for them.

Here is a list of common holiday foods that are toxic, and you can find out more items to avoid to keep your pets healthy this season at the link below: https://vetsoftherockies.com/dogs/holiday-hazards-for-pets/

1. Chocolate: The caffeine in chocolate can lead to gastrointestinal upset, agitation, tremors, and even seizures at high doses

2. Macadamia nuts: even small amounts of these can lead to weakness, tremors, vomiting, and potentially seizures or paralysis

3. Fatty foods: Bacon, ham, and cheese can cause GI problems and can lead to pancreatitis

4. Grapes & raisins: even in small amounts these can lead to kidney damage or acute kidney failure, and requires prompt medical attention.

If you ever have concerns about your pet ingesting food they shouldn't have, don't hesitate to call our number at 515-382-2400, or for busy times or outside of business hours, Iowa State Small Animal clinic is available at 515-294-4900.

These common foods and decorations can be holiday hazards for pets. Keep them out of reach to prevent possible emergencies.

11/28/2025

CLOSED 11/29 FOR WEATHER
Due to the chance of heavy snow on Saturday the 29th, the Nevada Vet Clinic will be closed.

Anyone who needs prescriptions or food before this weekend is welcome to call today before 5:30 to get a refill, otherwise we will reopen Monday, December 1st with normal hours.

10/02/2025

ATTENTION DOG OWNERS: If your pet has been enjoying any of the fresh food lately such as Farmers Dog, Nom Nom, or others, they may be at risk of developing a new type of bladder stones. For more information, please check out the information from the Minnesota Urolith Center below.
Any further questions, feel free to call us at 515-382-2400

Minnesota Urolith Center discovers new urolith type in dogs! - Learn more and read our recent publication - Association of Diet and Calcium Tartrate Tetrahydrate Uroliths in Dogs. https://vetmed.umn.edu/urolith-center/image-of-month/minnesota-urolith-center-discovers-new-urolith-type-dogs

07/31/2025

MAKE YOUR APPOINTMENT NOW: During the week of August 11th-16th, we will not have the availability to see patients. If your pets have vaccinations or lab work due that week, please call now to make sure we can get them scheduled in time.

Note that the clinic will remain open during that week, so boarding and refilling meds or food are fine, but please call enough ahead of time to make sure we can get it approved.

12/16/2024

CHRISTMAS HOURS:
Hope everyone has had a great year and is having a wonderful holiday season! We wanted to make you aware of some schedule changes coming up for the end of the year:

Monday 23rd: Open for patients 8am-12pm, only open for boarding drop-off or medication/food pick-up from 12-5:30pm
Tuesday 24th: Only open for boarding drop-off or meds/food pick-up from 8am-12pm. Closed @ noon
Wednesday 25th: Closed all day
Thursday 26th: Only open for boarding drop-off or meds/food pick-up from 8am-12pm. Closed @ noon
Friday 27th: Open normal hours for appointments
Saturday 28th: Open normal hours for appointments
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Tuesday 31st: Only open for boarding drop-off or medication/food pick-up from 8am-12pm. Closed @ noon
Wednesday 1st: Closed all day

10/08/2024

PHONES AND INTERNET BACK UP: If you had tried to get ahold of us this morning, our phones and internet were out with the Metronet outage. Everything is back online now so you are able to contact us by phone or email again.

04/12/2024

HIGHWAY 30 CLOSURES:
With the closure of the S/14-West 3rd street highway exit, if you take Highway 30 to come to our clinic, you will need to find an alternative route.

---If you come from the West, e.g. Ames, before you get to Nevada (just before the John Deere dealership) you can take the exit to West 18th street and come down Lincoln Way. You can also take the 6th street exit (the one after our exit) and take the first left after the railroad tracks to come down E Avenue.

---If you come from the East, from Colo, you will either need to take the 19th street exit by McDonalds to come down E Avenue or the 6th street exit to E Avenue.

Lincoln Way should not have any closures at this time, which makes another alternative coming from either direction.

Please plan accordingly if you have appointments coming up in the next week, and call us any time at 515-382-2400 if you have questions.

02/28/2024

UPDATE: Jasper was adopted!

LOVER BOY AVAILABLE: This sweet guy is the perfect cat: affectionate, happy, friendly, doesn't seem to mind new people, and would probably do well around other animals. We received him in as a stray, but have since neutered him, got him vaccinated, and named him Jasper.
If you would like this charming lap cat, please call us at 515-382-2400 to schedule a time to meet him.

--Don't forget to check out our other two cats: Lea and Sunny, who are both also still waiting for their forever homes. https://www.facebook.com/nevadavetclinicia/posts/974985910945532