Our Promise to you:
To promote the well being of your family through the highest quality of preventative and therapeutic care. To strengthen the human-animal bond through comprehensive education of our staff and clients concerning all of your pet’s needs—medical, nutritional, and behavioral. To work diligently toward the longest, happiest life possible for your pet.

If you live in Ames or the surrounding area in Iowa, then you have picked the perfect site to find a veterinarian. Dr. Donna Rizzo and Dr. Jen Scaccianoce are a licensed veterinarians, treating all types of pets.  Your pet's health and well being is very important to us and we will take every step to give your pet the best possible care.

The Pet Medical Center of Ames is a full service animal hospital and will take both emergency cases as well as less urgent medical, surgical, and dental issues.  The doctors are experienced in all types of conditions and treatments.  Beyond first rate pet care, we make our clinic comfortable, and a very calm environment so your pet can relax in the waiting room and look forward to meeting his or her own Ames veterinarian.

We have a number of resources for you to learn about how to take better care of your pets.  Browse around and talk to our staff.  The best veterinary care for animals is ongoing nutrition and problem prevention.  If you want to ask a question call 515-232-7204 or email us and we'll promptly get back to you.  Our Ames veterinarian office is very easy to get to, and you can find directions on our Contact Us page.  

At the Pet Medical Center, we treat your pets like the valued family members they are.

                        Dr. Donna Rizzo & Dr Jen Scaccianoce                                            
                                 Pet Medical Center of Ames

                                        515-232-7204

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6 Rules to Improve Your Cat’s Diet

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Many pets dislike having their feet touched and their nails trimmed. Owners worry that they may hurt their pets especially if the pet struggles when having their nails cut. This is probably why ma ...

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