Animal Clinic of Council Bluffs

Our comprehensive wellness exams ensure early detection of health issues in pets. We conduct thorough physical assessments, dental evaluations, and vaccination updates tailored to your pet's life stage. Preventative care helps avoid costly treatments while maintaining your pet's quality of life.

We provide professional dental cleanings and oral health assessments to prevent periodontal disease. Our services include plaque removal, tooth extractions, and education on home dental care. Maintaining oral health prevents systemic complications affecting the heart and digestive system.

Our dermatology services address skin allergies, infections, and chronic conditions in pets. We identify causes of itching, hair loss, and sores through diagnostic testing. Treatment plans may include medicated baths, dietary changes, or targeted therapies for lasting relief.

Senior pets receive specialized twice-yearly exams to monitor age-related conditions like arthritis and diabetes. We develop pain management strategies, recommend mobility aids, and adjust diets to support joint health. Early intervention helps maintain vitality in older animals.

We administer core and lifestyle-based vaccines to protect pets from infectious diseases. Our protocols follow AAHA guidelines and consider individual risk factors. Vaccinations safeguard against rabies, distemper, Lyme disease, and respiratory infections.

Dr. Harrer graduated from Iowa State University's College of Veterinary Medicine. She focuses on dermatology, internal medicine, and surgery, with special interest in stem cell therapy. Raised on a farm, she values holistic pet care and serves on the Salvation Army advisory board.

Dr. Merchant practiced as a veterinary technician for nine years before earning her DVM from Iowa State University. She specializes in internal medicine and surgery, advocating for preventive care. She volunteers with youth groups and creates handmade items for newborns at local hospitals.

Dr. Westergaard leads with a commitment to compassionate care, actively volunteering at St. Patrick's Church and community organizations. Her clinical focus includes advanced diagnostics and ensuring pets receive the same quality of care as human family members.

We provide wellness exams, dentistry, dermatology, senior care, vaccinations, spay/neuter surgeries, microchipping, boarding, and advanced treatments like PRP therapy and laser surgery.

While we don't provide 24/7 emergency services, we prioritize urgent cases during business hours and can refer you to local emergency clinics after hours.

We're open Monday-Thursday 7:00 AM-5:30 PM, Friday same hours, Saturday 7:00 AM-12:00 PM, and closed Sundays. Glenwood location follows the same schedule.

Call either our Council Bluffs (712-323-0598) or Glenwood (712-527-9454) location to book an appointment. Our team will gather pet health details to allocate appropriate time.

Yes, we provide supervised boarding with round-the-clock care, medication administration, and special diet accommodations. Pets receive individual attention and secure housing tailored to their temperament.

Everyone was very friendly and easy to work with. Dropping my dog off before work and picking her up after work was very convenient.

Great group of people. Took car of our cat quite well. Will be going back. A lot better manners and hospitality than Malvern's vet.

Dr Westerguard (not worth looking up spelling of her name) is a psycho bitch. She lies, gives misinformation and can't relay the same misinformation she tells YOU to her front end staff. This place NEVER gets the gender of your pets right when the information is RIGHT in front of them. The prices are never consistent. It smells in the building. I've been hung up on from the front end staff or had to call a dozen times because they leave you hanging on hold for ever. Seriously, the reviews you're reading are absolute lies.

Go to the vet on Valley View. Much better service. And to add, while the rest of the world has realized covid was a bunch of bs, THIS psychotic bunch of looney tunes is STILL enforcing capacity restrictions and masks. So I can go to the bank, grocery store, mall, movies, out to eat, etc and NOT have to wear a mask, but these idiots are still convinced they're "doing the right thing" by yelling at you to cover your mouth in a VET.

Miss Priss and her gang guaranteed don't wear them in public, but they sure think they're hot stuff getting in your face to tell you to put one on. I'm not kidding, this woman is crazy.

We took our dog there for a routine physical, shots, and a mild eye problem. We were impressed with the veterinarians and technicians they had there. It's easy to get there, park, and get through COVID screening. They're very good at getting documentation to whoever needs it.

Dr. Merchant has been so great in caring for my girl. She's caring and concerned over my dog's overall health (anxiety). I took her to get her teeth cleaned but her BP was much too high and the doctor felt it was unsafe to continue. Sure, they could have done it anyway but the decision not to shows me they really care about their patients! We're working on her BP and anxiety.

Glenwood Animal Clinic saved my dog's life yesterday. No way words could express my gratitude. They acted immediately and my girl wouldn't be here today had they not done so. Many thanks

Great service and they gave appointments! The phone-in system leaves much to be desired but the quality of care is superior. We took our new (rescue) cat in for a check-up. They were very helpful and got us started on the right path. Definitely will continue with them.