Veterinary Services for Dogs, Cats, and Exotic Pets

Homestead Small Animal Practice offers comprehensive veterinary services in Spencer, Iowa for dogs, cats, and exotic pets. From wellness care and diagnostics to surgery, dental services, pain management, boarding, and hygiene care, our team provides practical, compassionate treatment tailored to your pet’s needs. We are also proud to offer dedicated exotic animal care for a wide range of species.

Routine exams, vaccinations, parasite testing, heartworm and flea prevention, spay and neuter services, and life-stage screening help us protect your pet’s health and catch problems early. Our wellness plans are tailored to your pet’s age, lifestyle, and medical needs.

Exotic Animal Care

Dr. Samantha Ford provides care for birds, reptiles, small mammals, amphibians, pocket pets, and other exotic species. Our exotic animal services include preventive care, wellness exams, diagnostic evaluations, treatment for illness or injury, and species-specific counseling on diet, habitat, and daily care. Because exotic pets often hide signs of illness, early exams and prompt evaluation are especially important.

We diagnose and manage a wide range of medical conditions, including skin, digestive, endocrine, neurologic, eye, and heart-related concerns. When your pet is sick or not acting like themselves, we use a thorough diagnostic approach to identify the problem and create an appropriate treatment plan.

Digital radiology helps us evaluate musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary, gastrointestinal, reproductive, and urinary conditions quickly and accurately. We also offer digital radiology consults through SignalPET and provide OFA certification radiographs for canine hip screening.

Ultrasound allows us to evaluate internal organs and soft tissues in real time and can be helpful for abdominal concerns, obstetrics, urology, cardiology, and more. It is a valuable tool for diagnosing a wide range of conditions and guiding treatment decisions.

We offer advanced surgical care with individualized anesthetic protocols, pre-surgical screening, and close monitoring throughout every procedure. Our surgical suite includes ECG, pulse oximetry, blood pressure monitoring, capnography, intravenous fluids, and a heated surgery table, with access to board-certified surgical consultation when needed.

Pain Management

Recognizing and relieving pain is an important part of quality veterinary care. We use multimodal pain management to keep pets comfortable before, during, and after procedures and to support dogs and cats dealing with injuries, arthritis, and other painful conditions.

Dental Care

Professional dental care is an important part of your pet’s overall health. Our dental services include thorough cleaning above and below the gum line, polishing, and recommendations for home dental care to help reduce plaque buildup and support long-term oral health.

Cold-Laser Therapy

Cold-laser therapy is a non-invasive treatment option used to help reduce pain and inflammation and support healing. It can be beneficial for a variety of acute and chronic conditions, including arthritis, soft tissue injuries, ear infections, gingivitis, and mobility-related pain.

Counseling

We provide nutritional and behavioral counseling to help owners make informed decisions about diet, weight management, enrichment, and common behavior concerns. Whether your pet needs a therapeutic diet or help with lifestyle and routine changes, our team is here to guide you.

Pet Identification

Microchipping provides permanent identification and can greatly improve the chances of reuniting lost pets with their families. It is a simple, reliable way to add an extra layer of protection for your pet.

Hospice & Euthanasia Services

End-of-life care is never easy, and our team is here to support you with compassion and respect. We work with families to keep pets comfortable, protect their dignity, and help guide aftercare decisions during a difficult time.

Boarding

Our climate-controlled boarding facility offers safe, veterinarian-supervised care for dogs and cats when you need to be away. We welcome pets with special needs, including medications and mobility concerns, and we also offer cat condo boarding along with Sunday and holiday dismissals.

Hygiene Care

Our hygiene care services help pets stay clean, comfortable, and fresh between routine visits. Services include bathing, nail trims, ear cleaning, and anal gland expression.