About
Serving the community through the practice of quality veterinary medicine by using my knowledge to benefit the community through the protection of animal health and welfare, relief of animal suffering, and protecting animal resources.
Serving Nevada, Ames, and all of Story County In the clinic, at home, and on the farm.
Small Animal Services
Grooming
We offer grooming services for dogs of all shapes and sizes. This includes brushing, bathing, trimming and toe nail trims. We also do cats, too. A Full Service grooming includes a bath, hair cut, anal glands and a toe nail trim. We also do a Bath and brush out for those dogs who don't need a hair cut.
All dogs are required to be current on Rabies, Distemper and Bordetella for grooming and cats must have Rabies and Distemper.
Wellness/Vaccinations
To keep your pets healthy we offer vaccination, heartworm testing, and yearly exams. We feel that regular visits to the veterinarian can help keep your pets healthy. Preventative care such as parasite prevention is also very important to keep your pet healthy. We believe in helping you design a custom preventative care program depended on your pets lifestyle.
Spay/Neuter
There are three important reasons we highly recommend spaying or neutering your pet. The primary reason is to help your pet live longer. Spaying eliminates the risk of ovarian cancer, uterine cancer, and pyometras (a life threating infection of the uterus) Spaying also decreases the risk of mammary tumors. Neuter eliminates testicular cancer and decrease the risk of future prostate problems. Secondly, there are some behavior reasons to consider spaying and neuter. Lastly, we feel it is important to spay and neuter to help with the current over population of cats and dogs.
Diagnostics
We offer modern digital x-rays resulting in faster, clearer images. We also have in house bloodwork, so that important results can be seen in a timely manner. Not all test can be ran in house, but we work with a veterinary diagnostic lab to get additional needed results that cannot be done in house.
Surgery
Besides spays and neuters we also offer other soft tissue surgeries. Mass removal, mastectomy, cystotomy, stomach tack, dentals and more. Please call and set up an appointment to discuss special surgery needs.
End of life
We offer multiple options for end of life for our special furry friends. We offer at home and in office euthanasia. We can also offer private cremation. We do everything in our power make this process as easy and painless as possible for you and your
Exotic Animal Services
Dr. Pleis does not treat birds, reptiles, fish, or wildlife
Small Mammals
We treat ferrets, hamsters, rabbits, hedgehogs and many other small mammals. From toe nail trims and teeth trims, sickness and illness to end of life. We also vaccinate ferrets for Rabies.
Llamas and alpacas
We have experience with these large exotics also. We can come to your place to treat these gentle pets.
Bees
Dr. Pleis raised bees as a child, and has taken bee classes. Now with the change in law, she can help write feed directives and prescriptions for bees.
Large Animal Services
We will go to your place and take care of your large animal needs.
Equine Preventative medicine
We offer vaccinations, health papers, teeth floating and much more.
Equine Injury
We can come to the farm to suture and take care of minor injuries.
Equine End of Life
We offer on the farm euthanasia. Our goal is to make the process as painless as possible for our equine friends.
Cattle/sheep/goats/pigs
We offer vaccination, health papers, OB services and much more.
Others
Please call for services that we offer
Testimonials
Dr. Pleis has provided veterinary care for my yellow lab and farm cat. She is compassionate, knowledgeable, and professional. Sherrie patiently answers all of my questions and gives me confidence that I am meeting the needs of my pets. I am excited to have her locate her clinic in Nevada!``
Laurie HDr. Pleis goes above and beyond in her services as a vet. She offers a very personalized care that cannot be matched. Whether it's remembering your dog's name and health history to answering phone calls when your puppy eats something questionable, she is always there to help! Quite simply, I've never found the same level of personal attention with other vets.``
Christel B.Sophie’s health went downhill, and it was determined our dog’s kidneys were failing from another clinic. The clinic I went to suggested taking her to Iowa State for three days of intensive inpatient treatment that included keeping her quiet and continually flushing the kidneys. This procedure would have resulted in thousands of dollars in vet bills. Then, I reached out to Dr. Pleis for a second opinion. She very patiently listened, and then shared her opinion of the test results. We discussed options and in the end decided to have Dr. Pleis come to our house and put our precious pup to sleep in a most loving and gentle way. This was a rough ordeal, but Dr. Pleis’s willingness to be honest, while also being caring and compassionate, made the passing of our dog easier.``
Tracey BSee what Our Clients are saying.
Meet the team
Eileen
Head Receptionist/Office managerEileen has been with us as an employee since the summer of 2022 when the last of her children graduated from high school. Before that she was the cheerleader and manager of a houseful of girls, a husband and numerous pets, so she knows how to keep us organized and going.
Abby
Veterinary Assistant.Abby has been here since she was 18 as a Veterinary Assistant and currently helps train the new staff as and plans on being here for the long hall. She is a great asset and loves talking to people as much as helping to care for the animals. She has two horses, and two spoiled rotten Rottweilers. When the weather is nice and she is not working, you will find her riding horses, or hanging with friends.
Dr. Sherrie Pleis
VeterinarianHollie
GroomerShe has only been with us a short time, but by taking classes and apprenticing Deb, she is ready to take over grooming. She has moved from being a great veterinary assistant to a wonderful groomer. She is a very loving and patient person, who enjoys doting on fur babies.
Hollie is a mother of four children, two German shepherds, and a cat. She loves her big dogs, but she has a heart for all animals. Her children keep her busy, and sometimes you may get to see them hanging out at the clinic.
Leisha
Receptionist/Book keeperLeisha has been here since day one. She has been usually seen at the front desk, but as we have grown she has moved into a book keeping roll. She is currently attending DMACC to get an associates in bookkeeping and accounting. She still fills in up front, but is often in the back keeping our books in order. She loves to rollerblade in her spare time with James. They have two cats at home Sweet pea and Potato.