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Iowa State University Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center - Hixson-Lied Small Animal Hospital

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Iowa State's teaching hospital for dogs and cats, with 24-hour emergency service, specialty care and a Primary Care service (wellness, sick visits, vaccines, spay/neuter) for Ames-area pets; payment is due at time of service, CareCredit is accepted, and no income-based discount is listed.

Checked on the official website · October 20, 2026 What this means
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How to reach them

Serves: Ames (statewide referral and emergency hospital)

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Before you go

Teaching hospitals often see patients by appointment or referral. Call to ask whether your pet can be seen, what the first visit costs, and whether payment plans or assistance funds are available.

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Sources

Iowa State University Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center - Hixson-Lied Small Animal Hospital official page, checked October 20, 2026. Details have not yet been confirmed by the organization. Programs change; contact them for current information.