BluePearl Pet Hospital in Des Moines, IA is a 24-hours 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. We feature a CT scanner, three surgical suites, and six exam rooms. Along with state-of-the-art emergency and critical care services, we offer specialty veterinary care including advanced diagnostic imaging, internal medicine, and surgery.