Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center (Iowa State University)
Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center (Iowa State University) is a veterinary practice offering emergency care in Ames, IA. Phone number, posted hours, directions and a map are below, along with the nearest alternatives if they are closed or full. Emergency services are offered, but not around the clock — call ahead.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1809 South Riverside Drive, Ames, IA 50011
- Phone
- (515) 294-4900
- Hours
24/7 emergency
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Using Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center (Iowa State University) for emergency care
Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center (Iowa State University) offers emergency services but is not listed as open 24 hours, so availability depends on the time you arrive. Always call before setting off. If nobody answers, treat the practice as closed and head for the nearest 24-hour hospital instead.
Nearest 24-hour emergency hospitals
- Iowa Veterinary Referral Center — Windsor Heights, ~25 miles away, roughly a 34 min drive · (515) 280-3100
- BluePearl Pet Hospital - Des Moines — Des Moines, ~25 miles away, roughly a 34 min drive · (515) 727-4872
- Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) West Des Moines — West Des Moines, ~32 miles away, roughly a 42 min drive · (515) 575-2349
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not live traffic.
Other vets near Ames, IA
Useful if Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center (Iowa State University) is booked, closed, or not taking new patients. Ordered by distance.
- Pet Medical Center of AmesAmes · ~1 miles · 🚗 ~5 min
- All Pets Animal HospitalAmes · ~2 miles · 🚗 ~5 min
- Ames Animal HospitalAmes · ~3 miles · 🚗 ~9 min
- Ballard Veterinary ClinicHuxley · ~7 miles · 🚗 ~13 min
- Nevada Veterinary ClinicNevada · ~9 miles · 🚗 ~16 min
- Polk City Veterinary HospitalPolk City · ~17 miles · 🚗 ~22 min
Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center (Iowa State University) sets its own prices. Typical United States emergency rates run $100–$250 for exam and triage, $800–$3,000 with an overnight stay — full cost breakdown, what to do if you cannot pay.
Suspected poisoning: call ASPCA Animal Poison Control on (888) 426-4435 (24/7, consultation fee applies) on the way in.