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Medical Oncology

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 them)

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

Our team of board-certified medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and surgeons are highly skilled in managing cancer cases and providing comprehensive care.

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Conditions

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

  • High grade tumors (mast cell, soft tissue sarcoma)
  • Lymphoma
  • Leukemia
  • Thymoma
  • Histiocytic sarcoma
  • Multiple myeloma
  • Hemangiosarcoma
  • Mammary
  • Mesothelioma
  • Osteosarcoma
  • Parathyroid tumors
  • Insulinoma
  • Bladder tumors
  • Osteosarcoma, chondrosarcoma (any bone associated tumors)
  • Perianal tumors
  • Mast cell tumor
  • Solitary lung tumors

Diagnostics

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

  • Blood tests
  • X-ray
  • Ultrasound
  • CT scan
  • Aspirates
  • Biopsies

Treatments

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

  • Chemotherapy
  • Targeted therapies
  • Immunotherapy
  • Palliative care
  • Clinical trials
  • Pain management

Prepare for your visit

  • 01Call us directly to schedule an appointment or register your pet before you arrive.
  • 02We’ll gather your pet’s records and collaborate with your primary care veterinarian.
  • 03Note your pet’s medications, food type, eating habits, and symptoms.

During your visit

  • 01We’ll examine your pet and talk through any additional tests, if needed.
  • 02If your pet is admitted to the hospital, we’ll contact you with any updates or changes in your pet’s condition.
  • 03You’ll receive a treatment plan, any medication, and helpful guidance before you leave. If your pet was admitted to the hospital, please allow up to one hour for the discharge process.

After your visit

  • 01Follow the treatment plan as prescribed by your vet and attend any follow-up visits.
  • 02You know your pet best. If anything seems amiss or you have any concerns, give us a call — we’re here for you.
  • 03Our team will continue to partner with your primary veterinarian as a part of your pet’s ongoing care.

Our veterinary medical oncology team

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

Frequently asked questions

Understand more about your pet’s condition and treatment options.

Chemotherapy can be used in a variety of ways including: acting as the primary therapy for some types of white blood cell cancers such as lymphoma and leukemia, shrinking tumors to make other treatments (such as surgery) more effective, preventing or delaying cancer spread to other parts of the body, treating tumors that are already widespread throughout the body, and

improving comfort in patients with widespread disease.

New patients

Fast track your visit

Save time by filling out our client registration form before your visit. (Not required.)

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