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 is a licensed veterinarian, 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 doctor is 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 the clinic 515-232-7204 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                                            
                                 Pet Medical Center of Ames

                                        515-232-7204

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Is Your Pet In Pain?

There are ways to know when your pet is experiencing pain. Together you and Dr. Rizzo will identify and help your pet resolve any pain that may be present. Your pet’s response to pain will help ...

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Does Your Family Have a Dog Theft Prevention Strategy?

Officials at the American Kennel Club have been paying particular attention to stolen dog reports made by owners about dogs stolen from cars, yard and homes. Pet Medical Center of Ames knows that ...

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Feeling Apprehensive About Pet Treatment Involving Anesthesia?

Emergencies happen when we least expect it, and anesthesia could be a necessary component required to treat your pet. Treatment recommendations Rizzo makes could also include dental care involvin ...

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Nutrition Terms

As pets have become more important to their owners, what the pets are fed has become more important as well. Most pet owners are concerned about the quality and nutrition level of the food they a ...

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Fatal Rabies Disease is Preventable

Pets need to be vaccinated to prevent against rabies. Rabies is a fatal viral zoonosis and Rizzo believe that all mammals are susceptible to it. This disease puts the public at risk and preventi ...

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Why Your Guinea Pig Needs Vitamin C But Your Dog Doesn’t

At Pet Medical Center of Ames, we all need to eat a complete and balanced diet. We feed our dogs and cats food developed by companies that study their nutritional needs, but if you study the list ...

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