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The Doctor is in!
EXCITING NEWS: The Hometown Veterinarian is Marshalltown's "Best of The Best."
Our locally-owned full service animal hospital was voted Best of the Best Veterinarian and Service in 2019 and 2020 in Marshalltown's Times Republican Newspaper!
Dr. Grant Jacobson is a compassionate veterinarian with over 22 years of experience (20+ years in Marshalltown) practicing high-quality small animal medicine and surgery.
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He is seeing appointments in the office as well as accepting house call appointments.
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SERVICES
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Patients Seen
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Dogs, Cats, Ferrets, Rabbits, Birds, Lizards, Sugar Gliders, Frogs, Guinea Pigs, Turtles, Skunks, Rats, Chinchillas, Snakes, and Many More Beloved Family Pets Are Entrusted to Dr. Jacobson at The Hometown Veterinarian
WELLNESS EXAMS
Wellness care is important to maintaining a happy & healthy pet
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Because pets age more quickly than we do. Twice per year Nose-To-Tail exams are recommended at The Hometown Veterinarian
DENTAL CARE
Oral health is important not only to maintain strong and healthy teeth but also helps prevent systemic disease. Our clinic features a dedicated dental digital X-Ray machine.
VACCINATIONS
We take care to chose the safest and most advanced vaccine technologies to protect the health of our patients
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Be sure to ask about our advanced recombinant vaccine technologies
SURGERY
Dr. Jacobson is highly experienced and skilled in surgeries ranging from routine elective procedures to complicated orthopedic and and soft tissue procedures (including "plastic surgery"). He excels at the use of CO2 surgical laser to improve surgical outcomes and decrease patient discomfort.

CRITICAL CARE
Dr. Jacobson is knowledgeable and skilled at diagnosing and managing the most complicated of medical cases
DIAGNOSTICS
Our hospital offers state of the art in-house laboratory equipment as well as digital radiology (X-Ray) and ultrasound services to provide rapid and accurate results for our patients
MICROCHIPPING
Microchips save lives! Permanent identification is a quick and simple procedure
PARASITE CONTROL
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In veterinary school, Dr. Jacobson was taught that no animal under proper veterinary care should suffer from parasites. He recommends and provides the safest and most effective products available
REFERRALS
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Dr. Jacobson accepts referrals. He has gained the respect of veterinarians throughout Iowa and takes surgical and medical referral cases. He then works closely with referring veterinarians to ensure continuing quality care
PAIN RELIEF
Heavy focus is placed on maintaining our patients' comfort. Through the proactive use of medication and therapy laser, pain relief is not an after-thought but, rather, a focus of our practice
ABOUT
OUR HOSPITAL
The Hometown Veterinarian is a full service, locally owned, veterinary hospital located in Marshalltown, Iowa.
More than a basic animal clinic, our goal is to provide expert level, ethical care for the beloved animal companions of the families we serve.

Dr. Jacobson strongly believes in maintaining a high level of knowledge of current veterinary topics.
He is a member of multiple professional organizations dedicated to providing cutting edge care for your pets.
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The following links provide a wealth of information to veterinarians and pet owners