The School of Veterinary Medicine operates a Veterinary Teaching Hospital to provide practical, hands-on training in an actual hospital, to provide consultation and care for patients referred by veterinarians throughout the Midwest, and to serve as an environment for clinical research programs. Specialized medical and surgical care is available for animals on a referral basis. Routine care, including physical examinations, vaccinations, preventive medical care, behavior training, and dental prophylaxis is available through the Small Animal Community Practice to residents of Tippecanoe County who do not have a veterinarian. Emergency referral service is available around the clock. Large animal emergency cases do not need a referral. An ambulatory service also makes farm calls for food animals and horses in Tippecanoe and surrounding counties.

The hospital is staffed by veterinarians who are board certified in various specialty areas. They are assisted by residents and interns (graduate veterinarians) and highly skilled technicians. Under close supervision, senior veterinary medical and veterinary technology students participate in the diagnosis, treatment, and care of patients in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.