Veterinary Emergencies
If possible, please phone ahead so that we may assist you in deciding the best method for handling your situation. Our front desk staff is trained to advise you as to the seriousness of your animal’s problem. We will make every effort to schedule you as soon as possible. You may be advised to come down immediately in a perceived emergency situation. Our veterinary technicians will be waiting to meet you and to attend to your pet. We have a treatment ward that includes a fully prepared cart of emergency medications, 100% oxygen, x-ray machine, intravenous fluids and shock therapy, and a technical staff fully trained in CPR and emergency techniques.
If you believe your pet is suffering from a medical emergency before or after normal business hours, we advise that you contact Animal Urgent Care of Arvada or Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital. They are open 24/7 for pet emergencies and are located at:
Animal Urgent Care
12520 W 64th Ave
Arvada, Colorado, 80007
303-420-7387
Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital
10140 W 44th Ave,
Wheat Ridge CO 80033
303-424-3325
They will notify Indian Tree Animal Hospital of any patients they have seen overnight, and will FAX up-to-date information the following day. Generally, stable patients will be transferred to Indian Tree as soon as possible. We do not utilize an answering service, as we feel direct attention, either by ourselves or AUC, is most appropriate in an emergency situation.