The Hixson-Lied Small Animal Hospital, part of Iowa State University's Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center, is a state-of-the-art facility providing comprehensive veterinary care. It serves as a teaching hospital, offering advanced medical services and training for veterinary students. ​

The hospital offers a wide range of specialty services, including:

• Anesthesiology.

• Cardiology.

• Dermatology.

• Emergency and Critical Care.

• Internal Medicine.

• Neurology.

• Oncology.

• Ophthalmology.

• Orthopedic and Soft Tissue Surgery

• Fully accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA).

• Certified by the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society (VECCS).

• Accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education (AVMA COE).

• Vision: To advance animal and human health through excellence in veterinary education, research, and service.​

• Mission:

  • Develop the next generation of veterinarians and scientists.

  • Discover solutions to important animal and human health questions.

  • Deliver innovative services to the people of Iowa, the U.S., and the world.

• Accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA).

• Designated as a VECCS Certified Facility by the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society.

• LEED Gold certification for sustainable building design. ​