ARL Wellness Clinics
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Hours: Clinic dates are posted on the ARL Events Calendar. Walk-in microchipping: Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
- What it is
- Lower-cost clinics
- Where
- Iowa
- Status
- Open
- Checked
- on the official website, November 5, 2026
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Low-cost wellness appointments for community-owned cats and dogs, held at ARL Animal Services several times a month. Each appointment includes a physical exam, distemper and rabies vaccines and a microchip; nail trims and anal gland expression may be added. Walk-in microchipping is also offered at ARL Main and ARL Animal Services.
How to reach them
Where: 1441 Harriet St., Des Moines, IA
Hours: Clinic dates are posted on the ARL Events Calendar. Walk-in microchipping: Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Good to know
- How to get started: Book through the ARL online scheduler (a deposit is required online). To pay cash or ask about financial assistance, contact ARL Pet Support Services.
Emergency? Call your veterinarian or the nearest 24-hour emergency hospital now, and tell them if cost is a barrier. Emergency signs and poison hotlines
Before you go
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