Iowa State University Large Animal Hospital

09/04/2026

CLINICAL YEAR. The College of Veterinary Medicine has welcomed a new group of fourth-year veterinary students through its Clinical Year Program. The program offers a mixed animal experience to students from Ross University, St. George's University and St. Matthew's University.

https://vetmed.iastate.edu/vcs/academics/clinical-year-education-program/

09/04/2026

MERIT EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR. Julie Ellis, receptionist for the Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center Large Animal Hospital, has been named the College of Veterinary Medicine's Merit Employee of the Year. In her role, Ellis consistently provides outstanding customer service to clients, referring veterinarians and LVMC faculty and staff.

09/01/2026

MILLION & PUDDY. The two horses suffered significant neck injuries after an accident earlier this summer. After being transferred to the Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center in the College of Veterinary Medicine, Million and Puddy underwent treatment and care and are on the road to recovery.

https://vetmed.iastate.edu/story/million-and-puddy/

09/01/2026

AI DOCUMENTATION. The College of Veterinary Medicine has partnered with VetRec to bring AI-powered documentation to the Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center. Faculty, house officers, students and clinical staff will use VetRec to generate medical notes, discharge instructions, and record summaries in real time, reducing administrative burden across the hospitals and Equine Field Services.

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/iowa-state-university-college-of-veterinary-medicine-partners-with-vetrec-to-bring-ai-powered-documentation-to-the-lloyd-veterinary-medical-center-302865319.html?tc=eml_cleartime

08/31/2026

INFECTION PREVENTION. Dr. Molly Lee, director of the Center for Food Security and Public Health in the College of Veterinary Medicine, gave a continuing education event last Friday to Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center staff members. The CE event focused on practical applications of infection prevention and biosecurity through real-world scenarios and discussions.

08/11/2026

08/11/2026

MOBILE X-RAY. The College of Veterinary Medicine’s Veterinary Field Service (VFS) has acquired a new mobile X-ray machine. The X-ray will be utilized by VFS clinicians and fourth-year veterinary students to enhance diagnostic power in the field. Among its many uses include shooting radiographs for limb and hoof issues in food animal and camelid patients and high-resolution imaging to expand VFS’ potential in the field. The portable, wireless and battery-operated unit will allow clinicians to take images where their patients are. Funds from the Anderson Chair in Veterinary Medicine, held by Dr. Pat Gorden, were used to purchase the unit.

08/07/2026

HELP WANTED. The Lloyd Veterinary Medicine in the College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking a clinical support manager in the Large Animal Hospital. The position partners with faculty, clinicians and hospital leadership to oversee the daily operations of the hospital while supporting a talented team of veterinary technicians, animal caretakers and student employees.

https://isu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/IowaStateJobs/job/Ames-IA/Manager-Clinical-Support_R19722

07/31/2026

REGENTS AWARD. Carrie Schwake, associate director of the Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center, is the recipient of the 2026 ISU Regents Award for Staff Excellence. Schwake's contributions to the LVMC financial systems, technology infrastructure and workforce development will serve the hospital for years to come.

07/29/2026

REGENTS AWARD. Dr. Joan Howard, clinical professor of veterinary clinical sciences, is the recipient of the Regents Award for Faculty Excellence at Iowa State. A board-certified equine veterinarian, Howard manages more than 900 cases annually in addition to leading an impactful community outreach program at the Crow Creek Reservation.