I too am from Iowa and the best vet in the Ames /Des Moines area is :
Robert Culver D.V.M.
Heartland Animal Hospital
4110 University Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50311
(515)255-4464
He did the adrenal surgery on our CD and at the same time he treated him for
kidney stones. He is a wonderful vet and adores ferrets. He specialized in
ferrets while in school. He has an exam room that is ferret proofed. I
drive 2 hours to see him if I need to. I trust him completely with my kids.
Hope this helps.
Terry and the Energetic 18
[Posted in FML issue 1997]