BluePearl Pet Hospital in Des Moines, IA is a 24-hour emergency vet and specialty animal hospital. Our 13,000 square foot hospital is the largest specialty veterinary center in Iowa and conveniently located just off of I-35/I-80 on Merle Hay Rd. It was formerly known as the Iowa Veterinary Referral Center. Our hospital features a CT scanner, three surgical suites, and six exam rooms. We offer ultrasound, chemotherapy soft tissue, orthopedic surgery, and more. Along with emergency and critical care services, we provide specialty veterinary care including internal medicine, neurology, and surgery.