ISU Small Animal Hospital

Ames, IA

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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
Accepting new patients
Yes

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

Parking
Free parking lot
Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Service options
Onsite services
Amenities
Restroom
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

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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 211 reviews

This university teaching hospital provides advanced emergency, specialty, and critical veterinary care supported by modern medical technology and clinical specialists. The facility handles complex medical cases, surgeries, and 24-hour urgent needs, incorporating veterinary students into supervised patient care. While the medical and nursing teams are frequently recognized for their compassionate bedside manner, thorough explanations, and successful outcomes in critical cases, experiences can vary regarding wait times, front desk interactions, and overall treatment costs.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsGood With Anxious PetsGreat Emergency ResponseStrong FollowupFair Pricing

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