Surgical Services
Known for exceptionally high standards and surgical skills, trust The Hometown Veterinarian when your pet needs surgery.
Where Exceptional Pet Care Meets Compassionate Expertise
At The Hometown Veterinarian, we believe that veterinary care should be an experience you and your pets love. We provide trusted, community-focused veterinary care for dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, and small mammals right here in Marshalltown, Iowa. Whether your pet needs a routine checkup, vaccinations, spay/neuter surgery, diagnostics, or advanced veterinary treatment or surgery, our team is here to keep them healthy and thriving.

Locally owned & independent – not a corporate chain, but a hometown practice rooted in Marshalltown.
Award-winning care – voted Best of the Best Veterinarian in Marshalltown by the Times-Republican and recognized by Quality Business Awards USA.
Experienced, caring doctors – Dr. Grant Jacobson brings nearly 30 years of veterinary expertise, alongside Dr. Rachael Franken and Dr. Sally Howard.
Advanced technology – from laser surgery and orthopedic procedures like TPLO to digital imaging and in-house lab testing, we provide advanced veterinary medicine with personalized hometown care.
Compassionate, full-service care – for everything from routine wellness exams to complex pet surgeries, including care for exotic pets.
As an independent veterinary clinic in Marshalltown, we are deeply committed to our community. We believe pets are family, and we are dedicated to delivering care that combines medical excellence with compassion and trust. From puppies and kittens to senior pets, our mission is to support your companion’s health at every stage of life.
The Hometown Veterinarian continuously strives to be an elite-level veterinary hospital where pets and their families experience unparalleled care, compassion, and healing. As an independent, locally owned practice, we are deeply connected to our community and proudly advocate for ethical, personalized veterinary care.
We are committed to delivering advanced, personalized services in a welcoming, low-stress environment that fosters trust, comfort for pets of all kinds. Through our dedication to the highest ethical standards and the building of meaningful relationships, we aim to enhance the lives of pets and elevate the well-being of our community, serving as a trusted partner for all who seek the best for their pets.
Guided by our mission to bring glory to God through compassionate service, we are dedicated to healing, kindness, and excellence in veterinary medicine.

Curious about what makes The Hometown Veterinarian different? We invite you to take a personalized tour of our hospital to see firsthand the exceptional level of care we provide. Meet our team, explore our facilities, and discover why pets and their owners feel at home with us.
Discover The Hometown Veterinarian Difference - The Hometown Veterinarian Difference and see why so many families trust us as their veterinarian in Marshalltown.