At Prairie View Animal Hospital we understand that your pet is a member of your family and we will treat them with the kindness they deserve. Prairie View Animal Hospital is proud to be a locally-owned, full-service veterinary clinic in Grimes, Iowa serving the northwest metro Des Moines area including Grimes, Johnston, Urbandale, and the surrounding communities.
Prairie View Animal Hospital provides comprehensive medical, surgical, dental, and preventative care services as well as behavior and nutrition counseling for dogs, cats, rodents, and rabbits that will help make your pet an integral part of your family and ours for years to come. For your convenience, we also offer drop-off appointments Monday through Friday for all visits including wellness/vaccine visits, nail trims, sick pets, etc.
Prairie View Animal Hospital provides comprehensive medical, surgical, dental, and preventative care services as well as behavior and nutrition counseling for dogs, cats, rodents, and rabbits that will help make your pet an integral part of your family and ours for years to come. For your convenience, we also offer drop-off appointments Monday through Friday for all visits including wellness/vaccine visits, nail trims, sick pets, etc.
Services
Prairie View Animal Hospital is a full-service small animal hospital. We provide a broad range of services for your pets, including wellness and vaccine visits, parasite prevention and testing, diagnostics, orthopedic and soft-tissue surgeries, hospitalization, and medical treatments. Our mission is to provide lifelong, high-quality care while forming a close relationship with you, your pets, and our community.
My name is Dr. Lisa Thilges and I am the owner of Prairie View Animal Hospital. I grew up in the Chicago suburb of Elgin, Illinois. I attended Iowa State University where I received my B.S. in Animal Science in 2002. I decided to attend Iowa State University for several reasons.
I wanted to leave suburban Illinois and attend a university that was large enough to offer the opportunities and diversity that ISU has, but also had that intimate, small town atmosphere that Iowa is known for.I originally attended ISU as a Chemical Engineering student, but my love for animals drew me toward the veterinary profession.
I wanted to leave suburban Illinois and attend a university that was large enough to offer the opportunities and diversity that ISU has, but also had that intimate, small town atmosphere that Iowa is known for.I originally attended ISU as a Chemical Engineering student, but my love for animals drew me toward the veterinary profession.
My name is Dr. Jaime Stearns. I'm originally from Colorado where I attended Colorado State University. I earned a B.S.in Microbiology from CSU in 2010 and an M.S. in Biomedical Sciences from CSU in 2011. Throughout my undergraduate studies, I worked as a veterinary technician and volunteered with several animal shelters.
At Prairie View Animal Hospital, you can expect state of the art medical care for your four-legged companions. We believe in nurturing the human-animal bond and creating a harmonious relationship between people and animals. You can expect to be greeted by a courteous client care coordinator, clean exam rooms, friendly doctors, and caring technicians.
Pet insurance pays, partly or in total, for veterinary treatment of the insured person's ill or injured pet. Some policies will pay out when the pet dies, or if it is lost or stolen. As veterinary medicine is increasingly employing expensive medical techniques and drugs, and owners have higher expectations for their pet's health care and standard of living than previously, the market for pet insurance has increased.
Reviews (11)
Victoria Owens
Dec 06, 2021
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My Murphy was bleeding everywhere Wednesday night/early morning! I was waiting in Prairie View's/Dr Jamie's parking lot with her early Thursday got there before almost everyone! I explained to Shannon what was happening & she took Murphy saying Dr Jamie would be there around 9AM.
My Murphy thanks to Dr Jamie & everyone at Prairie View Murphy is on the mend and almost back to herself! Thank you So Much for helping Murphy & her Mom!
Victoria Owens
My Murphy thanks to Dr Jamie & everyone at Prairie View Murphy is on the mend and almost back to herself! Thank you So Much for helping Murphy & her Mom!
Victoria Owens
Andrew Guinness
Nov 14, 2021
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Laura Hewitt
Sep 27, 2021
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Paul Navara
Sep 18, 2021
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We had a quality and professional experience at Prairie View. Everyone we encountered was quite skilled at their job and very personable. Dr. Lisa Thilges examined our dog's leg injury thoroughly, gave an accurate diagnosis and offered several options for treatment. We were very pleased with our visit at Prairie View and will be regular clientele.
Kim Mease
Aug 28, 2021
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Prairie View Animal Hospital is the best vet clinic in town. Their doctors, vet techs and front staff are extremely knowledgeable and take time to explain everything they do. They are empathetic and sympathetic to you and your pets needs and are the most caring people in town.They treat your pets as if they are their own. I definitely recommend them for all of your pet care needs.
Alisha Jones
Aug 21, 2021
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Felicia N. Williams
Jun 16, 2021
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Loved my visit today! Dr. Stearns & co. took great care of my girls, and clearly were experienced with exotics! I’m always picky about where I take my rats for their care, and PVAH didn’t disappoint! They were incredibly knowledgeable about them and their care, checked for all the concerns I mentioned in depth, and everyone was extremely friendly. Lemon & Gucci say thanks!
Scot Palmer
Jun 03, 2021
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I’ve taken my dog here since she was a puppy. Through surgeries and allergic reactions to a severe bout of inflamed GI track, these wonderful and understanding people have saved her life more than once. They were fully booked and still accepted her during her emergency and took great care of her.
I can’t review this place highly enough.
I can’t review this place highly enough.
Eric Soults
May 22, 2021
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Amber Lynne
Apr 07, 2021
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Dawn P.
Jun 09, 2014
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This is a review for Dr. Thilgus at her previous practice, in Sugar Grove IL. My dog had one full ACL tear and then partially tore the other ACL. She was on prednisone for IBD (prescribed by a specialist), which weakened her muscles and made her more susceptible to the tears. Dr. Thilgus was recommended to me by a physical therapist that I had found for my dog. She was absolutely wonderful and explained all of the options. We didn't have to operate on the 2nd partial tear. She was very caring and open to alternative treatment options, such as physical therapy before and after surgery. My dog
