Search results lump every clinic under one 'exotic vet' bucket, but a practice that handles birds and small mammals may not take on reptiles at all — reptile medicine (parasite loads, metabolic bone disease, husbandry-related illness) is its own specialty. Every reptile vet on this page is confirmed to treat reptiles from the clinic's own website or listed services, not assumed from a general exotic-pet label.
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Animal Doctors Veterinary Clinic PC
4800 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50265-5263
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Family Pet Veterinary Center
1215 Prospect Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50265-3588
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Ashworth Road Animal Hospital
5902 Ashworth Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50266-7108
Ames 2
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All Pets Animal Hospital
107 E 2nd St, Ames, IA 50010-6603
Mon-Tue 7:30am-5:30pm, Wed 8am-12pm, Thu-Fri 7:30am-5:30pm, Sat 8am-12pm
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Pet Medical Center
1416 S Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010-8022
Mon 7am-8pm, Tue 7am-8pm, Thu 7am-8pm, Fri 7am-8pm, Wed 3pm-8pm, Sat 8am-8pm, Sun 11am-5pm
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Kimberly Pines Veterinary Hospital
2342 W Kimberly Rd, Davenport, IA 52806-3421
Mon 7:30am-5:30pm, Tue 7:30am-5:30pm, Wed 7:30am-5:30pm, Thu 7:30am-5:30pm, Fri 7:30am-5:30pm, Sat 8am-12pm
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Twin Bridges Animal Hospital
4040 E 53rd St, Davenport, IA 52807-3033
Mon 7:30am-5:30pm, Tue 7:30am-5:30pm, Wed 7:30am-5:30pm, Thu 7:30am-5:30pm, Fri 7:30am-5:30pm, Sat 8am-12pm
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Heartland Animal Hospital
4115 University Ave, Suite 200, Des Moines, IA 50311
Mon-Fri 7:30am-6pm
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Iowa Veterinary Specialties
6110 Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321
Akron 1
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Akron Veterinary Clinic
215 Reed St, Akron, IA 51001-7740
Avoca 1
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Avoca Veterinary Clinic
157 S Pine St, Avoca, IA 51521-4033
Bellevue 1
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Bellevue Veterinary Clinic
100 N Motte St, Bellevue, IA 52031-1000
Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 8am-1pm
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Abel Keppy Animal Hospital
619 14th Street, Bettendorf, IA 52722
Mon 7:30am-5:30pm, Tue 7:30am-5:30pm, Wed 7:30am-5:30pm, Thu 7:30am-5:30pm, Fri 7:30am-5:30pm, Sat 8am-12pm
Eldridge 1
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Scott County Animal Hospital
115 S 16th Ave, Eldridge, IA 52748
Grimes 1
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St. Francis Veterinary Care
101 NE Circle Dr, Grimes, IA 50111-1021
Guthrie Center 1
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Guthrie County Veterinary Services
2305 Maple Ave, Guthrie Center, IA 50115-8601
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-12pm
Marion 1
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Ross Veterinary Clinic
6345 Partners Ave, Marion, IA 52302
Mon-Fri 7:30am-12pm, Sat 8am-12pm, Sun 4am-6pm
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The Hometown Veterinarian
101 Iowa Ave W, Marshalltown, IA 50158
Monona 1
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Monona Veterinary Services
20593 125th St, Monona, IA 52159-8024
Nevada 1
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Community Veterinary Clinic
275 W Lincoln Hwy, Nevada, IA 50201-8023
Mon-Fri 7:30am-5:30pm
Norwalk 1
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Family Pet Veterinary Center
1326 Sunset Dr, Norwalk, IA 50211-1344
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Orange City Family Animal Care
208 Albany Ave NE, Orange City, IA 51041-1470
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Richland 1
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Keokuk County Veterinary Clinic, P.C.
31392 IA-78, Richland, IA 52585
Sac City 1
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Animal Health Center
1210 W Main St, Sac City, IA 50583
Also in Iowa
Good to know
Do exotic vets treat snakes and lizards?
Some do and some don't — reptile medicine is a distinct specialty within exotic veterinary care, and a clinic that treats birds or small mammals doesn't necessarily see reptiles. Checking the clinic's listed services or calling ahead is the safest way to confirm.
Why does a reptile vet ask about my enclosure setup?
Most reptile health problems, like metabolic bone disease, respiratory infections, or poor shedding, trace back to temperature, humidity, or lighting issues rather than the animal itself. A vet familiar with reptile husbandry will usually ask about your setup before examining the animal.
Can capybaras be pets?
Owning a capybara depends on regional wildlife and exotic animal regulations, as many areas require specialized permits or ban them entirely. In Iowa, there are 24 exotic animal veterinarians on ExoticVetAtlas who can guide you on health and legal care requirements.
Can you have a fennec fox as a pet?
Fennec foxes can be kept as pets in certain jurisdictions, but they often require specific captive wildlife permits and specialized enclosures. Check local wildlife regulations in Iowa, where 24 listed exotic veterinarians are available to assist with their unique care needs.