We Love Our Community
For over 40 years, our family-oriented business has cared for the pets of Fort Dodge. Thank you for letting us be part of every special moment with you and your furry family members.
Our Story.
Dr. Michael Bottorff founded East Lawn Animal Hospital with a simple mission: to provide compassionate, high-quality care for pets and their families. A 1978 graduate of Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Bottorff’s passion for veterinary medicine began in childhood, working alongside his father in their small-town clinic.
After refining his skills at a large referral hospital in Florida, Dr. Bottorff returned to Fort Dodge to build a practice rooted in both experience and heart. What started as a family dream has grown into a thriving practice dedicated to advancing veterinary medicine while keeping personal, trusted care at the center of everything we do.
At East Lawn Animal Hospital, we’re proud of where we began, and even more excited about where we’re headed.