Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Veterinarians in Mediapolis, IA
Mediapolis Veterinary Clinic has been serving the Mediapolis, IA area with dedicated veterinary care since 1953. Founded on a foundation of compassionate treatment and professional excellence, our clinic is led by Dr. Wendy Thomas and Dr. Seth Hartter, who bring decades of combined experience in small and large animal care. We specialize in preventative medicine, advanced diagnostics, and emergency services while maintaining a strong commitment to client education and community outreach. Our facility incorporates the latest veterinary technology to ensure accurate diagnoses and effective treatments. With a focus on personalized care for pets and production animals, we prioritize animal welfare through innovative procedures like dental radiography and breeding soundness evaluations.Our teams expertise extends to farm calls, surgical dentistry, and herd management, reflecting our adaptability to diverse client needs. As active members of the veterinary community, we continuously invest in professional development to stay at the forefront of industry advancements. Our child-friendly environment and transparent communication approach demonstrate our dedication to making veterinary care accessible and stress-free for all clients. Through consistent service quality since our establishment, we have built trust as a reliable partner in animal health management.
Services
Emergency Care
Vaccinations
Dental X-Rays
Microchipping
Breeding Soundness Exams
Surgical Dentistry
Parasite Prevention
Wellness Exams
Farm Calls
Heartworm Treatment
Details
- Year established: 1953
Highlights and features
- We offer over a decade of veterinary expertise since 2011.
- Our team provides farm house calls for large animal care.
- Our clinic is child-friendly, creating a welcoming environment for families.
- We utilize the latest advances in veterinary technology.
- Emergency care available during regular business hours with prior notice.
What people say
Great service
Amazing pet care
Best prices on medications
Child-friendly environment
Effective emergency treatment
Services
Emergency Care
We offer immediate veterinary intervention for critical conditions including trauma injuries, toxin exposure, and birthing complications. Our staff handles emergencies like vehicular accidents and chocolate poisoning during regular business hours. We maintain two examination rooms for urgent cases while referring severe emergencies to regional specialists when necessary.
Microchipping
Our permanent identification solution involves implanting rice-sized RFID chips under pets' skin for security. This non-anesthetic procedure ensures lifelong traceability through national databases. We emphasize microchipping as essential protection against pet loss, complementing traditional collars and tags with tamper-proof identification technology.
Breeding Soundness Exams
Specialized reproductive evaluations for horses including semen analysis and genital tract examinations. Conducted on-site through farm calls, these 20-30 minute assessments identify fertility issues in mares and stallions. Our protocol combines physical exams with cellular evaluations to optimize breeding success rates for horse owners.
Dental X-Rays
Advanced imaging technology reveals hidden dental problems through comprehensive oral radiographs. Annual screening detects issues like root fractures and gum cysts before they cause pain. Our diagnostic approach combines visual examinations with x-ray analysis to create targeted treatment plans for long-term oral health.
Heartworm Prevention
Comprehensive protection against mosquito-borne heartworm disease through injectable and oral medications. We provide six-month protection shots for dogs and monthly oral treatments for cats. Our prevention program includes seasonal testing and tailored recommendations based on pets' health profiles and exposure risks.
People
Dr. Wendy Thomas
Veterinarian / Clinic Owner
Graduated from Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2010. Owned Mediapolis Veterinary Clinic since 2011, specializing in small animal surgery and equine care. Experienced in reproductive health and herd management with child-friendly practice approach.
Dr. Seth Hartter
Associate Veterinarian
Veterinary graduate from Kansas State University with experience in orthopedic surgery and herd health. Practicing mixed animal medicine since 2013. Combines rural practice knowledge with diverse species expertise while maintaining agricultural community connections.
Questions
What emergency veterinary services do you offer?
We provide urgent care during regular hours for critical issues like trauma injuries and poisonings. Severe cases may require referral to regional emergency centers for advanced care.
How does pet microchipping work?
A rice-sized chip implanted under skin stores permanent ID. Scanners read the code to access owner contact info in national databases for identifying lost pets.
What animal types do you treat?
As a mixed practice, we care for dogs, cats, horses, pocket pets, and farm animals with customized treatment approaches for each species.
Do you make farm house calls?
Yes, our veterinarians provide on-site reproductive exams and general care for large animals through scheduled farm visits in the local area.
How often should pets get dental checkups?
Annual dental x-rays recommended for early problem detection. More frequent exams suggested for senior pets or those with existing oral health concerns.
What heartworm prevention options exist?
We offer monthly oral medications for cats and six-month injectable protection for dogs, along with seasonal testing to ensure effective parasite prevention.
