About Us
At Animal Care Center, we are dedicated to providing exceptional veterinary care to our furry friends and their loving owners. Our clinic is a traditional veterinary pet clinic and surgery, committed to treating our pets and their owners with the same care and compassion we would want for ourselves. We understand the unique needs of our rural community and strive to offer the most up-to-date treatments available in Chaffee, Fremont, Lake, and Saguache counties.
Our team is passionate about delivering personalized care to each and every pet that walks through our doors. We believe in building strong relationships with our clients, ensuring that every visit is not just a medical appointment but a caring experience. Our veterinarians are committed to staying current with the latest advancements in veterinary medicine, ensuring that your pet receives the best possible care.
Our Services
We offer a wide range of services designed to keep your pets healthy and happy. Our services include:
- Wellness Visits: Regular check-ups to keep your animal’s health tip-top. These visits are crucial for maintaining your pet’s overall well-being and can help identify potential health issues early on.
- Vaccinations: Following the American Animal Hospital Association Guidelines for vaccinations, we help keep your animals healthy and prevent many diseases.
- Spay and Neuter: Prevent unwanted population growth, control some behavioral issues, and reduce the instance of mammary cancer, prostate cancer, or life-threatening infections like pyometra. All pets must undergo a pre-surgical exam with the doctor prior to anesthesia.
- General Surgery: Most soft tissue surgeries can be performed at our clinic, adhering to AAHA standards for patient care and protocols. A pre-surgical exam is required for all surgical procedures.
- Microchip Implantation: Keep your pet safe by implanting a microchip under their skin. This chip can be registered with your pet’s name, address, and contact information, helping your pet come home if they ever get lost.
- Dental Scaling and Polishing: Keep your pets’ teeth clean, breath fresh, and improve oral health with our professional dental cleanings. We use an ultrasonic scaler to remove hard, sticky tartar that harbors harmful bacteria from the teeth and under the gum line.
- In-House Diagnostics: Our laboratory allows us to run bloodwork the same day as your visit. More extensive or specific panels can be sent for processing through external laboratories like IDEXX. We also have an Ultrasound and a High Definition digital radiography (x-ray) in our hospital.
- Pest and Parasite Prevention: With our in-house lab, we can test for external and internal parasites and prescribe monthly preventatives for fleas, ticks, and heartworms.
- Nutrition: Meet with our doctor to get advice and recommendations for your pet’s specific nutritional needs.
- Behavior Consultation: Consult with the doctor to identify underlying medical conditions, recommend training, or dietary changes that may relate to behavior issues.
- Physical Ailments: From upset stomachs to chronic disease processes, our veterinarians can examine your pet and advise on how to treat and maintain their physical health throughout their lifetime.
- Companion Laser Therapy: Successfully used to treat many conditions such as acute and chronic pain reduction, repetitive use disorders, soft tissue strains and sprains, inflammation reduction, enhanced tissue healing, and cell regeneration.
At Animal Care Center, we are committed to providing compassionate care that meets the unique needs of our community. Whether your pet needs routine check-ups, surgical procedures, or specialized treatments, we are here to help. Trust us to be your trusted partner in ensuring the health and happiness of your beloved pets.