Grand Valley Veterinary Emergency Center

08/26/2024

Canine companions make the world brighter, show us your best friend!

08/20/2024

Sweet Charlie (was Genghis)!

Do you have a foster baby? Show us a picture!

08/09/2024

If you have a scared family member please keep them safe tonight!

08/08/2024

We love our feline friends, show us a picture of yours!

08/06/2024

Heroes without capes ♥️

07/28/2024

Welcome Dr. Kristen Marciniak to the GVVEC team!!

Dr. Kristen Marciniak is an Emergency Veterinarian at GVVEC and joined our team in 2024.

She received a bachelor's degree in animal science from Andrews University in 2017 and graduated from Iowa State University with her veterinary degree in 2023. After completion of her veterinary degree, she decided to stay in Iowa to complete a small animal rotating internship at Iowa State University's Veterinary Teaching Hospital.

Her professional interests include anesthesiology and pain management, ophthalmology, and critical care.

A native of Upstate New York, Dr. Marciniak is excited to explore all that Colorado has to offer. When she is not at the clinic, she enjoys hiking and skiing, along with board games and puzzles with her husband, David. At home she has two beagles, Maggie and Molly.

07/27/2024

Sleepy Genghis says good morning!

Stay tuned for a big announcement from the GVVEC this weekend!

07/25/2024

Our striped friends are out in multitude!

Here are some tips, just in case your pet gets stung.

As always, if your pet needs us please don’t hesitate to bring them in right away!

Any insect sting or spider bite can cause problems for your pet.

07/19/2024

We are open tonight!

We apologize for the change last night, we are back to our normal hours 6pm-8am tonight

970-255-1911

07/17/2024

This boy has fought back to healthy and is winning!

137 likes, 6 comments. “ . What a difference 7 weeks makes.”

07/14/2024

Handsome Barrett, wishes everyone a safe and relaxing Sunday!

07/13/2024

It’s supposed to be 106 today, way too hot for your dog!

Let them embrace their inner couch potato this weekend and relax inside in the cooler temperature!

We are open all weekend and consider heat stroke a true emergency. If you think your dog is experiencing symptoms of heat stroke please bring them home n right away!

07/06/2024

Did you know that the GVVEC is under all new local management?

Hi! My name is Dusty, and if you have been in you may have seen me here. I have been a veterinary technician at the GVVEC for over 5 years. I recently became the practice manager and I am excited to step into this new role.

To some, my face will be familiar, I have managed a local large animal practice for many years. I love being part of the veterinary community for my entire career.

You may recognize that sweet boy too, our sweet Genghis, that came to us severely malnourished, who is now thriving, that we have been updating about often. My husband and I are excited to welcome him into our home permanently!

In addition to Genghis, I have two cattle dogs, several farm cats, a small herd of beef cattle, horses and a very large flock of chickens! (Chicken math is real!) My husband and I have two grown children and we ranch in the Plateau Valley.

Together with our medical director, Dr. Emily Kastendieck, I am proud to offer quality emergency care to the pets of the Grand Valley and surrounding area. It is our goal to put our patient care and client experience first with every patient that we see.

07/05/2024

The importance of heat stroke prevention

This handsome guy came to us, non-responsive, comatose and near death, after playing outside for a short time with his canine pals.

Because he is what we call a “bracheocephalic breed) (short nose, wide face, short thick neck) he was more at risk for heat stroke, and succumbed quickly to it.

His owners rushed him to us right away and through several days of treatment and close
Monitoring we were able to return him back to his owner in good health.

When the temperature is high it is safest to save outside activities such as walks or playing, for the coolest parts of the day and rest while it is the hottest.

We are so glad he is recovering well!

07/04/2024

Happy Independence Day from the doctors and team of Grand Valley Veterinary Emergency Center!

07/03/2024

Just a reminder that if your pet has an emergency we are open through the holiday! We will open at 6pm tonight and remain open 24 hours through the July 4th holiday.

We are fully staffed, and ready for all emergencies! 970-255-1911

06/28/2024

This sweet and curious kitten found herself in a bit of a situation last night!

Her owner rushed her right into us and we were able to sedate her to relax her, and gently work the jar off her head.

Half an hour later, a little wet from a bath to wash off the lubricant used to help get it off, she was awake and ready to go.

She is expected to be just fine thanks to her owners quick decision to get her in right away before any physical trauma occurred!

06/27/2024

06/26/2024

Found dog!

Young lab found in 32 Road area. Call our office and we will get you in touch with the finder 970-255-1911

06/24/2024

This handsome guy has doubled his weight! From 10 kg to 20kg (22lbs-44lbs) Grand Rivers Humane

06/14/2024

Look how he’s grown!

Three weeks can change so much!

Genghis is full of life, playing with toys and his foster dog siblings, he is thriving!

Grand Rivers Humane

06/06/2024

Genghis update!

He had been a rockstar!

He is eating so well, and settling in with our family perfectly.

Yesterday, he met Dr. Hoest and her amazing staff at Cottonwood Veterinary Hospital for a check up. His feet are healing nicely and he was as charming as ever! His bloodwork came back with some slight changes that we will monitor closely over the next few weeks to be sure they are improving.

His favorite things right now include-laying in the sunshine, he loves to be outside. Food-he is mastering a slow feeder puzzle bowl and wags his tail through his entire meal. Beds and soft blankets, he is so snuggly and loves soft things to snuggle in. Being part of a family-he loves to hang out with the crew while we cook or do yard work, anything he can be part of he wants to be. People, the most social guy ever! Car rides-he prefers to have the whole backseat and a fuzzy blanket to stretch out and take a solid nap.

He is thriving and appreciates all of the warm hellos and encouragement he gets when someone sees him around!

Thank you, Grand Rivers Humane for sponsoring him and giving him the very best chance at a great life!

05/30/2024

Genghis update-

HE STOOD UP ON HIS OWN!!!! 🎉🎉🎉

Though our sweet boy could walk on his own, he was unable to go from laying down or sitting to standing by himself. Today he got up and walked without assistance!

He continues his refeeding program and tomorrow his calorie intake will be more than what his body uses in a day, he will be able to start gaining weight now and the scariest most dangerous part of his program is almost behind us. He has handled it like a champ!

Check out his sweet pajamas, Sky Canyon Veterinary Hospital sent him, to help him stay warm! Being so thin he has little ability to keep himself warm and is always looking for something cozy.

05/28/2024

Early last week, some Good Samaritans brought in a dog they had found trapped under a house. A young intact male pitbull, emaciated and dirty. This little guy seemed like he had no chance, but as soon as we set him on the exam table he wagged his tail.

We immediately called Mesa County Animal Services and without hesitation they said treat him! Dr. Kastendieck was able to stabilize him that night and he spent a few days transferring back and forth between our clinic at night and a day practice getting constant care.

Mesa County Animal Services, partnered with Grand Rivers Humane and they stepped in to cover the cost of his treatments. Our practice manager Dusty, decided without hesitation, that she would love to foster him through the slow and careful process of getting him safely back on food. Feeding him too many calories too quickly, would be very dangerous for him, and a precise plan must be followed exactly.

We all took a poll and decided to name him Genghis.

Follow along with us as we chronicle his journey back to health. This is day one, moments after he arrived to us. I will post updates from his first week in following posts.

If you feel called to help this sweet boy, he will have significant vet bills over the next few months and Grand Rivers Humane could use your support! You can find them here on Facebook.

05/26/2024

We are honored to be able to help this sweet boy, and he is headed home with our practice manager, Dusty, to continue his recovery.

Genghis is a kind and loving boy, and he has a long road ahead of him, but we can’t wait to see him back to strong and healthy!

05/25/2024

Multi-tasking this Saturday morning, snuggling patients and working on some book work!

05/24/2024

We open at 6 pm and we will be open 24 hours a day until Tuesday morning.

Please call us if you have any concerns about your pets this beautiful Western Colorado Holiday weekend.

We are here for you!