{"id":4580,"date":"2018-04-10T15:02:17","date_gmt":"2018-04-10T15:02:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vetmed.iastate.edu\/vmc\/hixson-lied-small-animal-hospital\/specialty-care\/oncology\/additional-information-and-resources\/"},"modified":"2026-02-27T15:08:21","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T15:08:21","slug":"how-to-reach-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/vetmed.iastate.edu\/vmc\/small-animal\/specialty-care\/oncology\/how-to-reach-us\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Reach Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div class=\"paragraph-widget paragraph-widget--text-html\">\n\t<div class=\"text-content\">\n\t\t<p>The medical and radiation oncology services work as a team to bring you and your pet the best possible care. This means that you may see different members of our team for each appointment. We maintain continuity of care through frequent communication among our team members to ensure seamless transfer of care each week. If you have questions or concerns about this aspect of your pet\u2019s care, please let one of us know.<\/p>\n<h2>New Clients<\/h2>\n<p>If you are <strong>not a current client<\/strong> and would like to schedule an appointment with medical or radiation oncology, please call the ISU Small Animal Desk at 515-294-4900.<\/p>\n<h2>Current Clients<\/h2>\n<p>If you <strong>are a current client<\/strong>, please call the ISU Small Animal Desk at 515-294-4900 for ANY of the following reasons:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>To schedule, change, or cancel appointments with the medical or radiation oncology services<\/li>\n<li>To speak with the oncology service clinicians<\/li>\n<li>If you have questions regarding patient care or medications<\/li>\n<li>If you have questions related to patient chemotherapy protocols<\/li>\n<li>If you have concerns about your pet regarding a decreased appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, extreme lethargy, and\/or nausea.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>**Please let the receptionist know the nature of your call**<\/p>\n<h2>After-Hours<\/h2>\n<p>In case of an after-hours question (after 5 pm on weekdays, or on weekends and holidays), please call 515-294-4900. 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