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Critical Care

At Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital

With best-in-class medicine, technology, and an expert team, we’re fully prepared to provide the complete, compassionate care your pet needs.

Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital

Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital

We’re here for you and your pet

Schedule a visit. No referral needed.

We want you and your pet to have the best experience possible. If you need us to reach out to your primary care veterinarian for your records, we’re happy to do so.

303-424-3325

You've come to the right place

We’re open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and require no referral or appointment for emergency services.

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Conditions

If your pet is experiencing any of these conditions, our board-certified specialists and teams have the expertise to make a difference.

  • Post-surgery recovery
  • Trauma
  • Sepsis
  • Respiratory distress
  • Pneumonia
  • Shock

Diagnostics

Comprehensive diagnostic testing allows you to gain a complete understanding of your pet’s condition.

  • Blood/urine testing
  • ECG (electrocardiography)
  • Endoscopy
  • Ultrasound
  • X-rays
  • MRI
  • CT

Treatments

Our approach to treatment prioritizes improving your pet’s quality of life through personalized, compassionate care.

  • Blood transfusions
  • Electrolyte replenishment
  • Oxygen therapy
  • Breathing support
  • Catheterization
  • Nutritional support
  • IV fluid therapy
  • Therapeutic plasma exchange

Prepare for your visit

  • 01Call us immediately, if possible. We’ll assess your pet’s condition before they arrive, then act once they do.
  • 02Pack your pet’s medical records. If they’ve swallowed something poisonous, bring the remains of what was eaten.
  • 03Travel gently with your loved ones. Use a carrier if you can.

During your visit

  • 01Check in once you arrive and we'll assess and care for your companion as quickly as possible.
  • 02IV fluids, pain medication, or oxygen therapy may be given to your pet in order to stabilize and comfort them.
  • 03We will keep you in the loop every step of the way.

After your visit

  • 01We’ll send you home with a prescribed treatment plan and medication, if needed.
  • 02Follow your pet’s treatment plan and schedule regular check-ups.
  • 03Our team will coordinate with your primary veterinarian about your pet’s condition and care plan.

Our critical care team

When your pet needs care, our highly trained specialists are here to help.

Our partner hospitals

Veterinary Emergency Care Wash Park

Veterinary Emergency Care Wash Park

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Veterinary Emergency Care Lowry

Veterinary Emergency Care Lowry

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