Nonprofit clinic · Des Moines, IA
ARL Afford-a-Care East
Run by Animal Rescue League of Iowa
Clinic details
- Organization
- Animal Rescue League of Iowa
- Address
- 1258 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
- Phone
- (515) 263-9260
- Website
- arl-affordacare.com/
- Services
- Exams and sick visits
- Vaccines
- Spay/neuter
- Dental cleanings and extractions
- X-rays and lab testing
- Flea, tick and heartworm prevention
- Microchips
- Euthanasia and cremation
Prices & eligibility
- Published prices
- Exam $45, recheck $25. Vaccines: dog rabies $18, DHPP $18 (puppy) or DHPP-L $20 (adult), Bordetella $15; cat rabies $18, FVRCP $15. $5 off when rabies and the core vaccine are given at the same visit. Cat spay $120, cat neuter $90. Dog spay $200 to $350 and neuter $180 to $300 by weight. Dental cleaning $175 to $275 for dogs by weight. Microchip $15.
- Who qualifies
- Open to the public with no income requirement listed. Now accepting new clients. Run by the Animal Rescue League of Iowa since 2025; proceeds go back into ARL community programs.
- Notes
- Full-service low-cost clinic with on-site bloodwork, X-rays and surgery. Hours Tuesday to Friday 8 to 5 and Saturday 8 to noon, closed noon to 1. Walk-ins Tuesday to Friday 8 to 10 and 1 to 2, and Saturday 8 to 9, as capacity allows. Separately, ARL Wellness Clinics at ARL Animal Services (1441 Harriet St) cost $35 for an exam, distemper and rabies vaccines and a microchip; email [email protected].
Before you go to a low-cost clinic
- Book early. Many nonprofit clinics open appointments in batches and fill up fast. Some take walk-ins only until they hit capacity.
- Expect a deposit. Many clinics charge a small booking deposit that's credited to your bill but lost if you no-show.
- Check eligibility. Some programs are limited to certain ZIP codes, service areas or household incomes. Others are open to everyone.
- Bring records. Past vaccine records can save you a repeat shot, and many surgery clinics require proof of rabies vaccination.
- Ask for an estimate. Get the full price, including bloodwork, medications and add-ons, before treatment starts.
Most low-cost clinics can't handle emergencies. If your pet is having trouble breathing, collapses, has a seizure, is bleeding heavily or may have eaten something toxic, go to the nearest emergency vet now.