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Julie Napier

Dr. Julie Napier

Veterinarian, BA, DVM
5.0
10 reviews
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Professional information

Designation
  • Veterinarian, BA, DVM
About Vet

Dr. Julie Napier is a 1999 graduate of Iowa State College of Veterinary Medicine. She obtained a Bachelor's degree at Colorado State University. After graduation from veterinary school, Dr. Napier practiced small animal, exotic, and emergency medicine for two years before obtaining her first position as an associate veterinarian in a zoo. Over the years, she has worked at several zoological facilities including Disney's Animal Kingdom and retired from full-time zoo medicine as the Senior Veterinarian for Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium in Omaha, Nebraska in 2019. Since then, she has practiced both domestic and exotic pet medicine, as well as zoo and wildlife medicine in a consulting capacity. She has extensive experience with dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, rabbits, rodents, guinea pigs, ferrets, pot-bellied pigs, and goats. Her special interests include geriatric medicine, nutrition, husbandry, and animal welfare. She is licensed in Iowa, Nebraska, New Jersey, and New York. Dr. Napier loves to read, travel, volunteer, and spend as much time outdoors as possible, preferably camping with her dogs in state or National parks. She is an avid conservationist and has rescued 24 senior and unwanted dogs.

Location
  • West Des Moines, IA, US
Spoken languages
  • English
Species treated
  • Fish
  • Reptiles & Amphibians
  • Small Mammals
  • Other Exotics
  • Farm Animals
  • Dogs (Canine)
  • Birds (Avian)
  • Cats (Feline)
Areas of interest
  • End of life/Hospice care
  • Animal Welfare
  • Dentistry
  • Dermatology
  • Immunology
  • Emergency
  • Cardiology
  • Endocrinology
  • Neurology
  • Alternative Medicine
  • Toxicology
  • Nutrition
  • Parasitology
  • Oncology
  • Laboratory Animals
  • Behavior
  • Preventive
Licenses
  • Iowa, US
  • Nebraska, US
  • New Jersey, US
  • New York, US
Capabilities
  • Consult on diet, nutrition & exercise
  • Consult on general health & wellness
  • Consult on behavioral issues
  • Navigating nutrition from the new baby to the senior pet
  • Optimizing your new puppy or kitten experience
  • Tips and tricks on pet grooming techniques
  • Pet training, house training and litter box training

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5.0
10 reviews

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Jessie

December 2024

Appointment was great, she gave us a great plan of action while we have to wait to get our dog seen.
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Nicole

December 2024

Riley was experiencing a mild eye infection. His regular vet wasn’t able to get him in, but we were able to quickly schedule with Dr. Napier. She made sure that all of my questions were answered and helped me find a solution to help!
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Taylor

March 2024

She was very nice answered all my questions that I had for my snake
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Diana

September 2023

Very easy to talk to and very helpful
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Michelle

August 2023

Dr. Napier was very friendly and easy to work with. She provided great advice about how to handle my bird's medical issue. I would recommend her.
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Kirsten

August 2023

Dr. Napier was great. She knew a lot about budgies and helped us feel at ease. She was extremely informative and caring.
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Jayne

August 2023

My lab, Cleo, suffers from chronic ear infections. We tried changing her food and nothing helped - it only made them worse. Dr. Napier made the simple suggestion of having my dog’s ears professionally cleaned and then she prescribed a broad spectrum antibiotic ear drop and extended the length of time Cleo stayed on them and it worked!
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Yvonne

August 2023

I really enjoyed discussing my dog's behavioral issue with Dr. Napier. She gave me some recommendations to diffuse his antics. I will request her again!
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Deanna

August 2023

Dr. Julie has helped me with my pets and gives awesome advice. She gets right to the point so I can help my pet quickly! I look forward to the next time I need her!
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Patricia

July 2023

She was awesome. This was the best vet visit. She really cares about the pet. She even interacted with my dog on the video. She had great advice and I am so happy to have a plan for my dog. Definitely recommend!

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