Making high-quality veterinary care more accessible through South Dakota's first nonprofit veterinary hospitals

Vet expenses, especially unexpected ones, can be stressful. At Pet Wellness Veterinary Hospital, our nonprofit model helps make high-quality care more accessible, with pay-over-time options so you can focus on your pet. Our team is here to guide you through our financially friendly options.

For quick and easy payment at the time of service, we accept all major credit cards, debit cards, and cash for veterinary services.

Sioux Falls SD Veterinary Hospital nonprofit

Pet Wellness Veterinary Hospital offers Cherry, a simple, affordable way to navigate expenses associated with your pet's care with manageable monthly payments. Applying is quick and easy. You can even complete an application prior to your appointment.

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We offer affordable risk-free payment plans with Varidi. Guaranteed approval if you have an ID, debit/credit card and it only takes a few minutes to set up via your mobile device at the time of your appointment.

Dr Keleher, Dr Harrist and Dr McLeod are now accepting new pet patients, call 605-271-1152 to book an appointment today. Our veterinarians are providing high-quality, affordable care at South Dakota's first nonprofit veterinary hospital.

About Pet Wellness Veterinary Hospital

Pet Wellness Veterinary Hospital (PWVH) is making high-quality veterinary care more accessible to the community through affordable pricing and pay-over-time options. Our veterinarians take time to get to know each pet patient and client, providing compassionate, individualized care.

Pet Wellness Veterinary Hospital Sioux Falls SD

Two Sioux Falls SD Locations

PET WELLNESS VETERINARY HOSPITAL - PETSMART - 2818 S Louise Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD

NOW OPEN... Call 605-271-1152 to book an appointment for your pet. Pet Wellness Veterinary Hospital is located at the back of the PetSmart store on South Louise Avenue. This 2,000 square foot veterinary hospital includes 3 exam rooms, a large medical treatment area, x-ray room, surgery suite, pharmacy, vet staff office, and breakroom. We are a full-service nonprofit veterinary hospital making high-quality veterinary care more accessible to everyone. Our hospital offers fair pricing for essential care with pay-over-time options!

Hours: Wednesday-Friday 8am-6pm Saturday 8am-1pm 605-271-1152

PET WELLNESS VETERINARY HOSPITAL - 4600 E 59th Street, Sioux Falls, SD

NOW OPEN AND ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS: Call 605-271-1152 to book an appointment for your pet. Pet Wellness Veterinary Hospital's main facility is located at the corner of 59th & Sycamore and is now open. The 3,700 square foot facility includes 3 exam rooms, a quiet room with private exit, a large medical treatment area, surgery suite, x-ray room, staff offices, breakroom and a meeting room for the Hanson Family Foundation ARC team. We are a full-service nonprofit veterinary hospital making high-quality veterinary care more accessible to everyone. Our hospital offers fair pricing for essential care with pay-over-time options!

Hours: Monday-Thursday 8am-6pm 605-271-1152

The Hanson Family Foundation is making these nonprofit veterinary hospitals possible in the Sioux Falls community. If you support our mission contact Heidi Dean about building naming opportunities at our main hospital.

Pet Wellness Veterinary Hospital is Reimagining Access to Compassionate, High-Quality Vet Care

The Pet Wellness Veterinary Group nonprofit dba Pet Wellness Veterinary Hospital is making high-quality veterinary care more accessible in the Sioux Falls SD region. In collaboration with the Hanson Family Foundation, the Pet Wellness Veterinary Hospital offer affordable care with financially-friendly pay-over-time options.

Dr Ann McLeod

Dr McLeod earned both her undergraduate and veterinary doctoral degrees from Mississippi State University. Her broad veterinary experience spans emergency and general medicine, surgery, shelter medicine, alternative therapies, pharmaceuticals, and preventive care for pets. She has worked in Mississippi, Florida, Illinois, and Missouri. Dr McLeod relocated to South Dakota in the fall of 2024 with her husband Bill, an officer with the SD Air National Guard. They live on an acreage outside of Parker with four King Charles Spaniels, two of which were adopted from Dakota Dachshund Rescue, and a barn featuring a small tribe of recently adopted goats. Dr McLeod spent much of 2025 doing outreach work through ARC with area animal welfare organizations. Dr Mc works Monday-Thursday at the 59th & Sycamore location and is currently accepting new pet patients.

Dr Al Harrist

Dr Harrist graduated from the Mississippi State College of Veterinary Medicine (1994), where he earned awards for small animal diagnostics and therapeutics. He possesses extensive expertise in small animal medicine and surgery, emergency and critical care, and shelter medicine. Prior to Hurricane Katrina, Dr. Harrist served as Chief Veterinarian at the Southern Animal Foundation in New Orleans, a nonprofit dedicated to serving financially challenged clients and providing free spay/neuter services for feral cats then returned to his native Mississippi to continue his practice there. Dr Harrist relocated to South Dakota in December of 2025 and lives in Sioux Falls with his dog Oobie. Dr Harrist works Wednesday-Saturday at the PetSmart location on South Louise Avenue and is currently accepting new pet patients.

Dr Jessa Keleher

Dr. Jessa Keleher is from rural SE Iowa and graduated from Iowa State University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2026. During Dr Keleher's time at Iowa State, she was involved in the Animal Welfare Club and the ISU Surgery Club, and gained hands-on experience performing spay and neuter procedures at Wayside Waifs, a large no-kill animal shelter in Kansas City. Following graduation, Dr. Keleher relocated to Sioux Falls with her husband, Cassidy, a retired Marine Corps/Army veteran. Dr. Keleher met her husband during her time spent in the US Army Reserves, where she attained the rank of Sergeant before completing her enlistment in 2023. Dr. Keleher and her husband enjoy traveling, volunteering, outdoor recreation, and quality time with their son. Dr Keleher works Monday-Thursday at the 59th & Sycamore location and is currently accepting new pet patients.

NOTE: If veterinary costs are a concern, and you’re already receiving government assistance, we encourage you or your case manager to reach out to ARC, our partner through the Hanson Family Foundation. You may be eligible for help with essential veterinary care for your pet. Together, we’re here to help keep pets and families together.