Large Animal Hospital

I have been bringing my horses here for expert care when needed for over a decade, they provide specialized and emergency veterinary care when a smaller practice cannot do so. I love that it is a veterinary college as well so bringing my horses here provides learning opportunities for future veterinarians. I have always experienced compassionate and caring staff at every visit.

Had a great foaling experience here for my mare. They were kind enough to placate my neurotic need to know everything all the time and took great care of mom and baby. Super flexible and responsive and didn't break the bank (as much as I expected). If I ever buy another horse that is unknowingly pregnant, I will totally bring her here again for care.

As a veterinarian I can not in good conscience recommend the equine department. I personally was treated in a way that I have still not been able to move past 7 months later. Residents are preforming unsupervised surgeries and procedures without obtaining consent which ultimately lead to death in my case. I was ask repeatedly to be told if my donkey was not going to make it so I could go down and be with him. No less than 6 times I made this request and ask it to be put on the record. On the morning he passed, Dr. Romano told me he was not in dire condition and was not going to die. I planned to go down the next day, only to receive a phone call that night at 9 pm that he was in the processes of passing. When I ask why I was not called per requested if his condition changed, Dr. Romano said I have been trying to save your donkey for 4 hours I did not have time to call you. He than recommended immediate euthanasia and hung up on me. I learned he was ethnized through a e-mail sent to my clinic lettings know that one of my clients patient had been euthanized. When I called upset to talk to his attending , Dr. Sponsellor, he responded after our conversation with a laughing winking emoji in a text. The unprofessionism is beyond belief. As a veterinarian and ISU graduate that has practice equine medicine my whole career, I can not be more disappointed in this college.

I unfortunately have had to be at here with 2 horses this year. Both ended in euthanasia which was absolutely heartbreaking in both situations. I wish I could remember the veterinarian's name who treated both my horses because I have nothing but kind things to say about her. She was extremely knowledgeable, confident, understanding, and so so kind. She very clearly explained the facts in both situations and supported my decision and really just gave me alot of comfort being up there alone having to make these horrible decisions. The times I have interacted with the front desk staff they have been very friendly as well and polite on the phone and in person. I won't go anywhere else for an emergency and honestly I think it is quite affordable given the level of care I received here.

It had been years since I had needed emergency vet care, but I was still in the system and the receptionist who took my call was sympathetic to my problem and made arrangements for me to bring my horse as soon as I could get him to the clinic. My horse was taken right in and examined and the Doctor came out and gave me the plan of care right away. A big weight was lifted off my shoulders and treatment began. Thanks for making a stressful day less stressful. Diane H.

the establishment is incredible, but I feel very sorry for the professionals and the students who are there. My horse was there for 8 days, each day worse, they were going to put him to sleep last Saturday and the day before I took him out of this place. The doctor said that he would not survive 24 hours, I had to give him processed food, because they hurt his throat when they put the nasopharyngeal tube in him, he was totally dehydrated, I think they sedated him before I saw him and so I found him very reluctant... already It's been a week since I took him out of this place and here we are walking, neighing and enjoying LIFE. it is very sad to study for so many years just to get money

Had very great service on a pretty complicated case. Very informative and helpful staff.