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Bright Eyes & Bushy Tails - Susan Delaney Our veterinarian team serves Iowa City and the surrounding area. We strive to provide the very best veterinary care for dogs, cats, and pocket pets, including routine check-ups, preventative medicine, and vaccination. We are an AAHA accredited veterinary hospital and are evaluated regularly and held to a high set of standards. Bright Eyes & Bushy Tails and Emergency Veterinary Service of Iowa City is excited to announce that we are changing the way we do business. We will no longer be operating as a 24/7/365 emergency hospital.
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At Bright Eyes & Bushy Tails Veterinary Hospital, we offer the best veterinary services for your companion, including urgent care during our scheduled hours. Our practice is a member of the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). Practices that are AAHA Member Facilities must first voluntarily meet extremely rigorous standards set forth by the association for both the facility as well as the professional care its doctors and staff provide. We strive to provide the very best veterinary care for dogs, cats, and pocket pets with Family-Oriented Pet Care.
At Bright Eyes & Bushy Tails Veterinary Hospital in Iowa City, we strive to provide the very best veterinary care for dogs, cats, and pocket pets. Our practice is American Animal Hospital Association Accredited (AAHA). Only 15 percent of all small animal veterinary practices in the U.S. have achieved accreditation by the American Animal Hospital Association.
Our veterinarians offer preventive care, wellness exams and services for kittens, puppies, cats, and dogs. Dental care is an essential part of your pet's overall health to prevent dental disease and tooth loss. Preventive care and nutritional recommendations for rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs and other small pets.
Bright Eyes & Bushy Tails Veterinary Hospital is an urgent care hospital designed to assist you with your pet's care. Our highly trained doctors and staff are here to provide personalized, compassionate, care for your pet. Urgent cases do not need an appointment, but we appreciate a phone call to let us know the patient will be coming.
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Kathy Hampson
Jun 17, 2022
Everyone at right Eyes & Bushy Tails was awesome. I cannot thank them enough for all they did which resulted in my pet surviving. I arrived before they were open yet I was greeted by an employee inquiring if I was there for surgery on a pet. She didn't have to come over to my car, but she did. The staff made sure I was comfortable and got whatever I needed. So thank you staff at Bright Eyes & Bushy Tails for saving Mochi! You ROCK!
Janene Duffy
May 19, 2022
Our Great White Pyrenese farm dog had an ear infection that needed immediate attention. The staff was excellent. Becca, the nurse, was so good. She understood that working farm dogs may be a little difficult, to say the least. She was so supportive. The receptionists were very nice. I was so impressed I will be using them as my regular vet from now on.
Annalisa Morgan
May 19, 2022
I usually don't leave reviews unless I had a very positive experience but my experience last night surprised me. We live 5 minutes from BEBT and noticed our dog was having some labored breathing and having lost our other dog last month, wanted to make sure she hadn't aspirated something. They claim to have an urgent care service that's open until 8pm and accepts walk ins; however, I called at 7:24 PM and they declined to see her stating they needed to make sure their doctors could leave on time.
Crystal Skulls
May 17, 2022
I call to simply ask if they do dog nail trimmings, and if so, how much. I got put on hold, waited about five minutes, then hung up and called again. Once they answered, I immediately asked if they do dog nail trimmings. A simple yes or no question. Instead of just answering the question, she goes, "Uh, I'm going to have to put you on hold." Once they FINALLY took me off of hold, they told me nail trimmings are a whopping $20!
Jack Franklin
May 12, 2022
Had to stop by for urgent care on cross country trip. In and out in no time. Staff were truly caring and very knowledgeable. 10/10 recommend this place. Wish we had a vet this great near us
B. Beatreesethalia
May 04, 2022
Dr. Jana is the most sensitive and caring veterinarian I have ever met. I had this feeling since the first time I took my cat over, and thanks to her humaneness, sensitivity, and caring, our cat could have his last moments in his home peacefully and surrounded by love. We will never thank her enough for this. Cara was also caring for our cat in a very lovely way, from the first time till when she personally wanted to hand us his ashes to let us know how sorry she was about him, didn't expect that, and how much she liked him. Other assistants and technician have been very nice to him as well. I am glad I had the luck to find Dr. Jana, she will always have a special place in our hearts.
Averi Averi
Mar 23, 2022
I took my best friend Dodger to see them for 13 years. From the beginning of his life to the end they were attentive, kind, thorough, and gentle with him. They cared about him so much, gave accurate diagnoses, treatments, and cost quotes for everything. The techs clearly loved animals and made his visits very comfortable and easy for him. When he finally passed from his long battle with hypothyroidism they lit a candle in memorium for him, I thought that was incredibly respectful, thoughtful, and kind.
Skillet Babe
Jan 18, 2022
I have brought 2 of my cats in. The first time they were super nice and helpful. They actually called the next day to see how he was doing. The more recent one, I brought my cat in and he needed a blood transfusion. The vet I went to before flat out told me "He's sick. You should put him down." I came here and they gave me a list of things they can do and said "if the time comes we will support your decision." Long story short, they saved my kitten and they made sure to give me updates.

When I did call to ask for an update they didn't seem annoyed at all and told me to call any time I wanted. Thank you Sean and everyone else who saved my baby boy 100% recommend. They actually tried and super nice. Update: Still super thankful for them. My baby boy passed away after a month. They gave me another month with my kitten. They were really nice when putting him to sleep.

There is a spot outside where they can pass in your arms. I got him cremated and I got a clay paw print. They sent me a card telling me how sorry they were about my little Taco. Super nice and I would recommend 100%
Emily Way
Sep 09, 2021
Our dog, Godfrey, recently had GDV (commonly known as bloat). Symptoms came on late at night and early the next morning we rushed him to BEBT. They did immediate surgery and saved his life. They were responsive, up front about prognosis, and their cost estimate was accurate. Godfrey received high quality medical care and is now a happy normal poodle. BEBT saved our dog.

While it could have gone much worse, their medical care gave him the fighting chance he needed. And having pet insurance saved our pocketbook. We could not be more grateful for BEBT & the skilled professionals who saved him!
Scott Hunt Em' Up Wirehairs Duncan
Sep 06, 2021
These absolutely wonderful people saved our Kora! She is coming home today due to all of these wonderful people and Dr's, and we can not Thank them enough! Genuinely impressed by the entire staff, our Kora is so lucky to have this group as her care providers - THANK YOU! Scott, Mauri, and Yar (Kora's Wirehaired house sister) Duncan