VRCC Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital

09/16/2024

Practice makes perfect! Have to make sure our skills and our teamwork is on point!

09/11/2024

Just to be sure…👍🏻😂

08/30/2024

VRCC Specialty Departments will be closed on Monday, September 2nd in observance of Labor Day.

VRCC Emergency is available 24/7 should your pet need to be seen at any time. We can be reached at 303-874-7387.

Here's to a safe and happy Labor Day weekend!

08/30/2024

This silly baby ended up getting a bone stuck around the bottom jaw. With some calm handling and a little wiggling, we were able to get the bone right off!

08/26/2024

Happy National Dogs Day!!
We love seeing your babies of all shapes and sizes. Hug your furry friend a little extra today. ❤️

08/24/2024

Come see us at the Englewood Block party today until ~10p!

08/22/2024

What really happens when we say we’re taking your pet to the back…💉🩸

08/22/2024

Hi friends! We have some unfortunate road closure news to share:

As of next Monday, August 26th, you will only be able to access our parking lot by turning right onto Jason St from eastbound (north) Hampden. Both S Inca St and S Jason St will again be closed for a couple of weeks for "traffic calming improvements." Please see the map of how to get to us. The black X's are where the road will be closed. If you are traveling on Hampden heading west, follow the yellow arrows, then loop onto Santa Fe south, take the 1st exit for eastbound (north) Hampden [orange arrows], then follow the red arrow to Jason St and turn right [clear arrow] to our parking lot and turn left [small red arrow]. We are the red star on the map.

We will continue to post updates as we receive them. Thank you for your understanding and patience.

Sincerely,
Your VRCC Team

08/22/2024

Happy Thursday everyone!
Today we are featuring our Critical Care Department!
We are staffed with board-certified veterinary criticalists who get assistance from the veterinary technicians that provide 24/7 monitoring and critical care services. These are the pets that require intensive treatments, therapies and monitoring until their condition stabilizes.
Thanks Critical Care!

08/21/2024

We always try to collect as much info whenever we see your pets. Sometimes…it’s not always the easiest. 😅

08/20/2024

With such a stressful job in the Emergency and Critical Care Department, we always try to have some fun and team bonding when waiting for the next emergency!

08/19/2024

A doppler blood pressure is a key component when taking vitals on any patient. By taking the probe and placing it on the pet’s paw or tail, we are able to hear the heartbeat on the doppler (the machine on the left). We squeeze the sphygmomanometer (the tool on the right) until the cuff inflates and we can no longer hear the beat. We slowly release the pressure until we can hear the beat of the heart again and that number is the systolic blood pressure!

08/14/2024

Happy workiversary to Dr. Julie Aiello with VRCC Emergency! Dr. Aiello has been caring for patients here for a remarkable 33 years!!

Dr. Aiello - thank you for everything you have done, and continue to do, for our clients, patients, hospital, and team! 🤩🐾❤🎂🎉

08/12/2024

We are so thrilled to share that the road closures around our hospital have all re-opened! Thank you for being so patient and understanding over the last several weeks!

08/08/2024

The road construction around our hospital is almost finished!!

Jason Street - northbound and southbound - are both open. Southbound Inca is still closed at Hampden. If you come to us from the east, you can either follow the Santa Fe loop noted in previous posts, or you can turn left on South Galapago Street (McDonald's is on the corner). Follow Galapago down to Kenyon Ave, then turn right. Take Kenyon to Jason Street, and turn right again. Take Jason north to our hospital. You can always call us for directions at 303-874-7387.

South Inca is paved, and just waiting on striping. We will post again once everything is back open.

Thank you for being patient and understanding during the past month and a half!

07/26/2024

Are you looking for a meaningful and rewarding career? Do you enjoy working with a strong team in a fast-paced enironment?
Well, look no further!

We are hiring for dedicated and talented people to join our team here at VRCC! Follow the link below to visit our website for a list of available positions.

If you're interested in a veterinary career in Englewood, please check our Careers page for positions currently open at our Veterinary Hospital.

07/22/2024

**UPDATE**

We spoke with the foreman late last week about the road construction surrounding our hospital. They have informed us that they are planning to pave and black-top South Inca Street this week and will (hopefully) be done by Friday. We will update this page once the construction is complete and the roads are back open.

For now, please continue to use the work around outlined below.

NOTE - there may be a 'no right turn' side at Jason Street. Ignore it and still turn right as that is the ONLY way to get to our parking lot.

**CONSTRUCTION UPDATE!!**

Starting TOMORROW, June 28th, the only way to access the VRCC parking lot will be from Hampden Northbound (facing East) and turning right on Jason Street. Both Inca Street and Jason Street Northbound will be closed for the next 3 weeks!!

If you travel West on Hampden to get to us, get on Santa Fe Drive Southbound (yellow arrows), stay in the right lane, and immediately exit on Hampden Northbound, facing East (orange, then red arrows). Get in the far right lane to turn right on Jason St (the 1st street you'll come to), then a left into our lot (the red star is VRCC).

Please allow yourself extra time to navigate to us over the next few weeks.

Thank you for your understanding and patience!

07/12/2024

**WARNING - GRAPHIC PICTURES**

Poor Pimm. This precious pooch had a rough weekend in late June. She came in to our ER service due to being impaled by a metal rod on the left side of her body. Our ER and Critial Care teams jumped into action! After getting some much needed pain relief, xrays were performed to visualize where the metal rod was. Luckily, the xrays showed the the rod was in the subcutaneous space, and had not punctured any major organs. Dr. Stine, one our surgical specialists, surgically removed the metal rod from Pimm's body. Removal went well, and after being hospitalized for a few days to medically manage her pain and a drain that was placed, as well as monitor for infection, she got to go home! Pimm came in last week to see one of our criticalists, Dr. Raj, to have the sutures removed from the surgical site. We are happy to report that she has healed beautifully and is on the road to making a full recovery!
❤️️‍🩹🐾️‍🩹❤️

07/11/2024

We thought a couple of weeks ago was hot, well we are in for 100+ degree weather this coming weekend! Please limit your pets' exposure to these extremeley hot temperatures that are coming - they can get overheated quickly. Know where your local animal emergency locations are in case your pet needs immediate care during this heatwave.

We are open 24/7/365 and can be reached by calling 303-874-7387.

07/10/2024

Just a reminder about the construction surrounding our hospital. Please see the map below for how to get to us if you normally head West on Hampden to get to us. We will continue to keep this page updated with construction changes. Thank you for your patience.

**CONSTRUCTION UPDATE!!**

Starting TOMORROW, June 28th, the only way to access the VRCC parking lot will be from Hampden Northbound (facing East) and turning right on Jason Street. Both Inca Street and Jason Street Northbound will be closed for the next 3 weeks!!

If you travel West on Hampden to get to us, get on Santa Fe Drive Southbound (yellow arrows), stay in the right lane, and immediately exit on Hampden Northbound, facing East (orange, then red arrows). Get in the far right lane to turn right on Jason St (the 1st street you'll come to), then a left into our lot (the red star is VRCC).

Please allow yourself extra time to navigate to us over the next few weeks.

Thank you for your understanding and patience!

07/02/2024

The 4th of July is this Thursday. Click on the link below for some helpful tips from the ASPCA on how to keep your furry family members safe.

Fireworks can be stressful for pets. Help your furry friend stay calm with these simple tips from the ASPCA® Pet Health Insurance program.

07/01/2024

Happy Monday friends! Below are our hours and availability by department for the July 4th holiday week:

VRCC Emergency is open 24/7/365. Emergency can be reached by calling 303-874-7387.

VRCC Cardiology will be closed on Thursday, July 4th and will re-open with normal hours on Friday, July 5th. Cardiology can be reached by calling 303-874-2094.

VRCC Internal Medicine will be closed starting at 12pm on Wednesday, July 3rd and will re-open with normal hours on Monday, July 8th. Internal Medicine can be reached by calling 303-874-2055.

VRCC Medical Oncology will be closed starting Tuesday, July 2nd and will re-open with normal hours on Monday, July 8th. Medical Oncology can be reached by calling 303-874-2054.

VRCC Radiation Oncology will be closed on Thursday, July 4th and will re-open with normal hours on Monday, July 8th. Radiation Oncology can be reached by calling 303-874-3238.

VRCC Surgery will be closed on Thursday, July 4th and will re-open with normal hours on Friday, July 5th. Surgery can be reached by calling 303-874-2073.

We hope you and your furry (and not-so-furry) family have a safe and fun holiday!

06/27/2024

**CONSTRUCTION UPDATE!!**

Starting TOMORROW, June 28th, the only way to access the VRCC parking lot will be from Hampden Northbound (facing East) and turning right on Jason Street. Both Inca Street and Jason Street Northbound will be closed for the next 3 weeks!!

If you travel West on Hampden to get to us, get on Santa Fe Drive Southbound (yellow arrows), stay in the right lane, and immediately exit on Hampden Northbound, facing East (orange, then red arrows). Get in the far right lane to turn right on Jason St (the 1st street you'll come to), then a left into our lot (the red star is VRCC).

Please allow yourself extra time to navigate to us over the next few weeks.

Thank you for your understanding and patience!

06/25/2024

Lincoln came in to see our ER department last week because he had been dry heaving and was having difficulty eating. After a physical exam, our ER doctor suggested taking x-rays to see what was going on inside. The culprit was spotted! Lincoln had a needle lodged in his pharyngeal area, and removal was necessary. Once sedated, the needle was visible in the back of his throat. Our ER team was able to gently remove the needle, along with the long thread attached, without needing to go to surgery. Lincoln recovered from the sedation with no issue, and was sent home on some pain medication to ease any discomfort. Awesome job VRCC ER team!

06/13/2024

It's getting hot, hot, hot out there!

Yesterday, Denver tied it's record high at 97 degrees! Today is supposed to be in the high 90s again. Here are some tips and reminders for your furry family members in this extreme heat:

- Never leave your pets in the car for any amount of time
- Make sure they have access to plenty of fresh water indoors and outdoors
- Test the pavement/asphalt with the back of your hand for 5 seconds before going out for walks, and keep walks & hikes short
- It's always a good idea to take a travel water bowl when going out with your pet in these temperatures
- Know the signs of overheating which include: excessive panting, increased respiratory and heart rate, drooling more than usual, collapse or weakness.
- Always supervise around the pool/lake/or pond. Swimming is a great way for them to cool off, but drinking the water can be harmful. Make sure you bring fresh water for drinking.

We hope you and your fur-kiddos have a safe, fun, and happy end to the Spring season!

06/10/2024

**CONSTRUCTION ALERT!!**

Inca is closed on the South side of Hampden due to construction crews installing sewer pipes. We have been told that the project will take the better part of a month, and that Jason Street will remain open (but will not be accessible from Inca).

If you are on Hampden Southbound (facing West), you can turn left at Galapago Street (1st streetlight East of Inca). Take that down to Kenyon Ave, then turn right (heading West). Take Kenyon to Jason Street, then turn right (heading North) to our hospital. If you are on Hampden Northbound (facing East), you can still turn right on Jason Street to get to our parking lot.

Please allow yourself extra time to navigate to us over the next few weeks.

06/03/2024

It's getting hot out there! We're going to hit 90 degree weather this week.

"Bug" is here to advocate for protecting our pups' paws.

Remember to always check the asphalt and pavement before taking your furry family member out for a walk. To test the temperature, press the back of your hand to the asphalt/pavement for 5 seconds. If it's too hot for your hand, it's too hot for their paws!

05/31/2024

Due to our specialists attending the ACVIM forum next week, we wanted to inform you of an interruption in services for our Cardiology and Internal Medicine departments.

VRCC Cardiology will be closed starting at 12pm next Tuesday, June 4th and will re-open with normal hours on Saturday, June 8th.

VRCC Internal Medicine will be closed starting at 12pm next Tuesday, June 4th and will re-open with normal hours on Monday, June 10th.

VRCC Emergency is open 24/7 and can be reached by calling 303-874-7387.

05/24/2024

Good morning and Happy Friday!

VRCC specialty departments will be closed on Monday, May 27th in observance of Memorial Day.

VRCC Emergency is available 24/7/365 should your pet need to be seen. You can reach us anytime by calling 303-874-7387.

We hope you have a fun and relaxing long weekend!

05/10/2024

Finnigan came to see Dr. Alicia Nye with our Surgery & Orthopedics department for an infection in his foot that lead to significant skin loss. Due to the severity of his wound, his family was considering amputation. Instead, our team put a wound vac on him, in-hospital for 3 days, to promote clearance of the infection and accelerate healing. The wound vac works by increasing oxygen, blood flow, and healing growth factors in the wound. Finnigan continued to heal amazingly well, and as of last Friday (just 4 weeks after starting his wound care), when he came to see Dr. Nye for a recheck, he is completely healed and using his leg again!! Way to go lil man!!