A legacy of veterinary excellence
Built on expertise, guided by compassion, and dedicated to advancing pet care.
Built on expertise, guided by compassion, and dedicated to advancing pet care.
Founded in 1955 as a one-person general practice, Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital evolved through a pivotal 1994 merger with Denver Veterinary Specialists that united general and specialty care. As a 24-hour emergency, specialty, and primary care hospital, we provide seamless veterinary services — all under one roof.
Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our continuous AAHA accreditation since 1963 — becoming one of the first U.S. hospitals to earn Referral Standards accreditation in 2008.
We set the standard for excellence in veterinary medicine because we believe you and your pet deserve nothing less than superior care.
It’s important to us to maintain open communication with primary veterinarians and pet owners, ensuring every patient receives compassionate treatment that honors the bond between pets and their people.
We are a proud member of the Veritas Veterinary Partners family — a national network of specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals across the United States.
Together with our partner hospitals, we are helping bring high-quality, progressive veterinary care across a broad range of fields closer to the pets who need it.
Exceptional medicine starts with exceptional people. This is why we give our teammates the trust, tools and resources needed to do what they do best: practice great medicine.
We know that when our teammates thrive, so do our patients and clients. Our CIRCLE of Core Values helps us unlock the full potential of our teammates so we can do just that.
We prioritize our teammates' well-being, growth and ideas, creating a culture that’s built on collaboration.
We know our teammates will make the right decisions for every patient while preserving the legacy that makes our hospital unique.
We invest in advanced technology and continuous learning so our teams can deliver the highest standard of specialty and emergency care.
Our team unites specialized expertise with compassionate care across all departments.
Hospital Director
MEDICAL DIRECTOR, VETERINARY DERMATOLOGIST
ASSOCIATE MEDICAL DIRECTOR, EMERGENCY VETERINARIAN
HOSPITAL SERVICES MANAGER
Client Experience Manager
FACILITIES COORDINATOR
Partnership Advocate
Our emergency doctors, board-certified specialists and clinical teams combine elite training with hands-on experience to deliver precision, compassion, and life-saving care to pets in Wheat Ridge and beyond.
