VCA Briargate Veterinary Clinic

01/05/2026

Please join us in giving a warm welcome to Dr. Hopper! 🐾🎉

Dr. Hopper earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Midwestern University and is excited to be caring for pets here in her hometown of Colorado Springs. Her professional interests include dentistry, surgery, and internal medicine, and she is passionate about providing compassionate, high-quality care to every patient she sees.

When she’s not at the clinic, Dr. Hopper enjoys reading, working out, snowboarding, and hiking with her family—including her husband, their two kids, and their furry crew of two cats and two dogs. We’re so happy to have her on our team! 💙🐶🐱

01/02/2026

Celebrating National Pet Travel Safety Day, Iroh is ready to start 2026 with plenty of adventures! Where do you plan taking your pet this year?

Before you go, set up an annual with us to make sure your pet is safe to travel and up to date on their vaccines! Call us at 719-599-3339 to book your appointment today.

12/31/2025

Even our patients are calling it an early night 🎊🐶
Reminder that we close at 4pm today for New Year’s Eve. Thank you for your understanding and Happy New Year!

12/28/2025

New Year’s Eve can be a little too loud for some pets 🎆🎧
Simple steps like a cozy hiding spot, closing windows, and background noise can help. If your pet needs extra support, call us ahead of time to discuss anxiety medication options. We’re here to help your pet ring in the New Year feeling safe! 🎉

Please note: medication recommendations depend on your pet’s medical history and current patient status. You can reach us at 719-599-3339 during our business hours.

12/27/2025

Murphy's master plan to be the cutest in the clinic has come to fruition, and honestly? It worked flawlessly. Murphy even charmed Dr. Rathmell with purrs and sweet cuddles!

12/25/2025

Cozy sweaters, warm hearts, and the best clinic family we could ask for 🎄
We’re so grateful for our team and the pets and people who make this place feel like home. Our clinic is closed today for Christmas, and we wish you a peaceful, joyful holiday.

If you have an emergency, please visit Southern Rockies Animal ER (719)473-0482, AERC (719)260-7141, or North Springs (719)920-4430. We will be open again on Friday, December 26th at 7:30. Merry Christmas! 🎅🐾

12/23/2025

As we celebrate the holidays with our families, we’ll have adjusted hours:
🎄 Christmas Eve: Closing at 3 PM
🎅 Christmas Day: Closed
🎆 New Year’s Eve: Closing at 4 PM
✨ New Year’s Day: Closed

Thank you for planning ahead, and we wish you a joyful holiday with your furry family members! 🐾 As always, if you have an emergency, please visit Southern Rockies Animal ER (719)473-0482, AERC (719)260-7141, or North Springs (719)920-4430 or give us a call the next day.

12/22/2025

One of our team member's cats, Mash, wrote a holiday poem for us!
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’Twas the night before Christmas at VCA Briargate,
All was calm and quiet (a true holiday fate).
The leashes were hung, and the patients were snug,
Dreaming of treats, belly rubs, and a good chew toy tug.

The staff wrapped up charts and turned out the lights,
Proud of a day filled with care, love, and no bites.
Then off through the doors with tired but cheer,
Wishing our patients good health for the year.

Mash definitely has an eye for the rhyme! 🐾 🖋️

12/20/2025

Meatloaf came in for her check-up today, and while she wasn’t quite sure what to think at first, Dr. Brouillette’s calm and gentle approach won him over. 😺💛 A little patience and a lot of kindness go a long way, especially with our more cautious kitty patients!

12/19/2025

Thank you to our incredible team at VCA Emergency Animal Hospital & Referral Center!!

You may have seen Tuesday's SWAT standoff in the news and heard that one of our beloved San Diego Police Department police dogs was injured. That is true. Yet, our valiant K9 Bowie II survived the incident, has been cleared and released by our friends at VCA Animal Hospitals, and is expected to return to duty! His recovery is nothing short of a holiday "miracle."

What's more, K9 Bowie II played a significant part in causing the suspect to give up — and end the stand-off, bringing peace and safety back to our community.

For the past 22 years, every police service dog at the San Diego Police Department has been purchased with funds donated by the community through the Police Foundation. K9 Bowie II was proudly funded through our K9 Program.

Fun fact: his official start date was Christmas Day in 2023!

These specialized canines safeguard public events, find missing persons, locate evidence, de-escalate dangerous situations, prevent shootings, and preserve life.

Learn more about our K9 Program: https://sdpolicefoundation.org/initiatives/k9-program/

12/19/2025

🎁 Still need to get the last minute holiday presents for your pets?? 🎁 Our team at VCA Lake Jackson has pet gift ideas ready for you!

12/18/2025

Balto’s smile says it all: vaccine day isn’t so bad when you’ve got your parents by your side! 🐶💉 Keeping vaccines up to date helps ensure many more happy, healthy adventures. 🐾

12/18/2025

’Tis the season for new guests, loud sounds, and doors opening a little too often. If your pet decides to make a surprise dash like Santa's reindeer, make sure their microchip is up to date and easy to scan at your local VCA. Make an appointment here: https://vcahospitals.com/book-an-appointment

12/17/2025

How many did you get right out of 8? VCA is ready for your pet emergency care this holiday season!

12/16/2025

Don't look at the first comment

12/15/2025

Comfort counts, and Cayley’s got the magic touch. ✨ With calm cuddles and a steady hand, Millie gets to relax and enjoy a low-stress moment in the middle of her visit.

12/15/2025

It's never just one item 😅

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12/12/2025

The holiday pet hazards tea is hot! Give extra love to your pets this season... and if your pet needs emergency care, we are here for you at VCA!

12/12/2025

From diagnostics to discharge, we focus on compassionate, attentive care—right down to the bandage details! Our patient Brynn wanted to show off her love for her mom, so of course we helped out. 🎨🐶

12/11/2025

POV us eating our veggies before all the holiday treats. 📸 VCA South Dade Avian and Exotic Animal Hospital

12/10/2025

It's the most wonderful time of year! Schedule your free first exam: https://vca.mobi/4aeMe7D

12/09/2025

On this International Day of Veterinary Medicine—and every day—we’re proud to care for your pets. Across VCA and throughout our Mars Veterinary Health family, we’re celebrating the incredible Associates around the world who make life better for pets every day.

12/04/2025

There's still time to book your end-of-year exam for your best friend at your local VCA! Find your hospital here: https://vcahospitals.com/find-a-hospital

12/03/2025

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