What happens during a consultation appointment?

A consultation includes a review of your pet’s clinical history, a physical examination, and recommendations for diagnostic tests and treatment plans. If surgery is recommended, it may be scheduled for the same day or next available surgery appointment.

How are primary (referring) veterinarians updated on a patient’s status?

Primary (referring) veterinarians receive updates on the patient’s condition post-operatively. They also receive written reports detailing the diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis.

Three veterinary professionals caring for a large brown dog on an exam table in a clinical setting.

Surgery

Name: Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital
Address: 10140 W 44th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033, US
Telephone: 303-424-3325

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.

303-424-3325

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

Close up of a fluffy black dog with its tongue out on a cyan background.

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.

Woman in maroon scrubs holding a small gray dog on an exam table in a veterinary clinic.

Three vets in scrubs in a veterinary clinic attending to a large dog on a table.

A blue heeler stands between two smiling people in a veterinary setting with a CT scanner in the background.

Woman with a dog exits the door of an emergency department with glass doors and a red "EMERGENCY" sign above.

Two women with a black and brown spotted puppy in a veterinary examination room.

A veterinary hospital supply area with shelves of medical supplies and a CUBEX electronic cabinet featuring a screen and keyboard.

Veterinary hospital reception with staff at computers and a speckled countertop.

Veterinary staff attending to a dog on a table in a clinic room.

Conditions

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

Cancer
Congenital conditions like dysplasia or heart defects
Emergencies like swallowing a foreign body
Hernias
Trauma or injuries, including fractures, ligament and tendon injuries

Diagnostics

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

Biopsies
X-rays
Ultrasound
Real-time x-ray (fluoroscopy)
CT
MRI

Treatments

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

Pet hernia repair
Orthopedic surgery for dogs, cats, and animals (for the musculoskeletal system, including bones, joints, ligaments, muscles and tendons)
Soft tissue surgery (for non-bone tissues and internal organs)
Minimally invasive procedures (Laparascopy, Arthroscopy)

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.