ISU Small Animal Hospital

Ames, IA

At a glance

Facility type
University Teaching Hospital
Practice tier
Specialty Referral
Clinic type
Hospital
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Appointment
24/7 care
No

Species treated

Small Animal Companion Exotic Companion Mammal Avian Reptile Amphibian

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Spay Neuter Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy Hospitalization Emergency Urgent Care End Of Life

AVMA Specialties

Cardiology Dermatology Emergency & Critical Care Internal Medicine Neurology Oncology Ophthalmology Radiology Reproduction (Theriogenology) Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation

Accreditations

Aaha

Amenities & accessibility

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Care capabilities

Emergency
24/7 emergency

Services in detail

Emergency services 24 hours a day

Appointments & hours

Monday through Friday, 8 am-5 pm; Emergency services: 24 hours a day

Connect

Frequently asked

Is ISU Small Animal Hospital accepting new patients?+

Yes — ISU Small Animal Hospital is currently accepting new patients.

Does ISU Small Animal Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+

ISU Small Animal Hospital provides 24/7 emergency care.

Is ISU Small Animal Hospital AAHA-accredited?+

Yes — ISU Small Animal Hospital is an AAHA-accredited hospital.

What services does ISU Small Animal Hospital offer?+

ISU Small Animal Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.

What reviewers say

55% Mixed sentiment
based on 219 reviews

This university teaching hospital provides advanced veterinary medicine, specialty care, and emergency services supported by modern medical technology and diagnostic resources. The professional staff and veterinary students offer comprehensive treatment options across departments such as surgery, oncology, ophthalmology, and internal medicine. While some visitors experience significant wait times, high costs, and communication challenges with front desk personnel, many others highlight the compassionate end-of-life care, thorough explanations, and dedicated support provided during critical health crises.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsGood With Anxious PetsStrong Followup

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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.