Purdue University Small Animal Hospital
West Lafayette, IN
At a glance
- Facility type
- University Teaching Hospital
- Practice tier
- Specialty Referral
- Clinic type
- Hospital
- Operating status
- Operational
- Appointment model
- Both
- 24/7 care
- Yes
- Accepting new patients
- Yes
Species treated
Services
AVMA Specialties
Accreditations
Amenities & accessibility
Overview
Purdue University Small Animal Hospital is a university veterinary teaching hospital in West Lafayette, IN, serving cats, dogs, exotic companion mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians. It provides wellness care, surgery, dental care, diagnostic imaging, in-house lab and pharmacy, hospitalization, emergency and urgent care, end-of-life services, and house-call visits. The practice sees patients by appointment or walk-in and is open 24/7 with AAHA accreditation
Services in detail
Frequently asked
Is Purdue University Small Animal Hospital accepting new patients?+
Yes — Purdue University Small Animal Hospital is currently accepting new patients.
Is Purdue University Small Animal Hospital AAHA-accredited?+
Yes — Purdue University Small Animal Hospital is an AAHA-accredited hospital.
What services does Purdue University Small Animal Hospital offer?+
Purdue University Small Animal Hospital offers Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, and more.
What reviewers say
The university teaching hospital delivers advanced emergency, surgical, and specialty veterinary care backed by cutting-edge technology and a knowledgeable team of clinicians, residents, and students. Families frequently highlight the compassionate bedside manner, thorough diagnostic explanations, and structured daily updates provided during extended hospital stays. While emergency and specialty services are often praised for saving pets in critical condition, visitors note that costs can be exceptionally high, upfront deposits are strictly enforced, and wait times in the emergency department can occasionally be lengthy.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.