Open for emergencies and critical care 24/7

Emergency and Critical Care

Open for emergencies and critical care 24/7

In response to COVID-19, our services are on limited function status and our check-in process has changed. Emergency and critical care services are available 24/7.

Call ahead (970) 297-5000 to help us prepare for your arrival. Similar to an emergency or intensive care unit for humans, we provide 24-hour care for critically ill, injured, hospitalized, and postoperative animals. Our hospital is certified as a Level 1 Veterinary Trauma Center by the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society.

Location:

300 West Drake Road
Fort Collins, Colorado 80523
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If your pet is experiencing a life-threatening illness or injury you should seek immediate veterinary care.

Information for:

Clients

We are fully equipped to handle all types of patient needs from the most basic to the most complicated medical care. Read more about our Emergency and Critical Care services.

Referring DVMs and Technicians

If you are sending your client to us with an emergent issue, you can call ahead to make us aware of their arrival at (970) 297-5000. Read more about resources for rDVMs and technicians.

Stray Animal Policy

Stray animal policy

If you find a stray animal, please call the
Larimer Humane Society, 3501 E. 74th St., Loveland, (Map), (970) 226-3647.

Please DO NOT bring stray animals to the hospital during these hours:
Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

The hospital will accept stray animals when the Humane Society is closed:
Monday-Friday 6 p.m.-8 a.m.
Saturday-Sunday 4 p.m.-8 a.m.

Colorado State University
Veterinary Teaching Hospital
300 West Drake Road
Fort Collins, Colorado, 80523

Phone:

(970) 297-5000

Fax:

(970) 297-1205

VTHReferral@colostate.edu

Emergency Call Ahead:
(970) 297-5000

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