Tabby Road Animal Hospital

01/09/2025

A dog was found in the vicinity of Bomgars in Wellington and brought to our location last night at approximately 5pm. Scanned for microchips and none were found.

01/06/2025

This pup was found in one of the neighborhoods in Wellington today around noon. If this might be your pup 🐶 please call us. @ 970-568-7050.

11/27/2024

Please note that our office will be closed on Thanksgiving Day and the following Friday, as our staff will be spending time with their families. Should an emergency arise, please contact Four Seasons emergency at 970-800-1106, Royal Vista at 970-825-5975, or CSU at 970-297-5000. We wish you and your loved ones a happy Thanksgiving!

10/18/2024

10/17/2024

We like big Bull Dogs and we can not lie!

10/15/2024

I've been asked a number of times in recent days for my opinion on Colorado's proposition 129, which would create the new position of Veterinary Professional Associate (VPA). While the measure aims to expand access to veterinary care, I am concerned about the significant risks this poses, not only to animal welfare and public health but also in creating opportunities for corporate interests to undermine the integrity of veterinary care in Colorado.

1. Corporate Influence and Profit-Driven Care

The introduction of the VPA position could open the door for large corporate veterinary chains to reduce costs by hiring less-qualified individuals to perform tasks traditionally handled by licensed veterinarians. Corporate-owned veterinary clinics are often more focused on profitability than patient care, and allowing VPAs to diagnose, treat, and prescribe could lead to a lower standard of care, as cost-cutting measures are prioritized over proper treatment protocols. This shift risks turning veterinary care into a profit-driven model, where the quality of care could be sacrificed to increase corporate margins.

2. Undermining Small Veterinary Practices

Small, independent veterinary practices, which form the backbone of many local communities, are already under pressure from corporate chains. Proposition 129 could further tip the balance in favor of corporate consolidation. Larger corporations would have the financial power to employ VPAs at lower salaries, while smaller practices, which depend on the trust and relationships they’ve built with pet owners, could struggle to compete. This would likely lead to further consolidation in the veterinary industry, decreasing competition and reducing options for consumers in rural and underserved areas.

3. Risk to Veterinary Standards

Corporate veterinary groups have increasingly been involved in lobbying for regulatory changes that benefit their bottom line. The creation of the VPA role, driven by these interests, could compromise the rigorous standards currently upheld by licensed veterinarians. Animal care should not be commodified, and decisions regarding medical procedures and prescriptions must be made by highly trained professionals, not individuals with lesser qualifications. Allowing VPAs to take on these responsibilities will erode the high standards of care that pet owners and livestock farmers expect and deserve.

4. Harm to Public Trust in Veterinary Care

By opening the door to corporate-driven staffing models, Proposition 129 risks eroding the trust that pet owners place in veterinary professionals. Small, local veterinary practices tend to be trusted because they emphasize individualized care, transparency, and community involvement. In contrast, corporate clinics that rely on VPAs to cut costs may offer a more impersonal and less reliable experience, leading to diminished public confidence in veterinary care across the board.

In conclusion, while expanding access to veterinary care is a worthy goal, Proposition 129 introduces a pathway for corporate interests to further infiltrate and dominate the veterinary field. This would ultimately harm small, independent clinics, reduce the quality of care, and prioritize profit over the well-being of our animals. I urge voters to reject Proposition 129 and instead explore solutions that support both access to care and the integrity of the veterinary profession.

08/26/2024

A sad story with a warning for pet owner about the dangers of rat poison.

A Jefferson County man is spreading awareness of how dangerous poison rat bait can be to pets nearly a week after his dog died after accidentally eating such bait.

08/13/2024

It’s fun time when you have a dental float on a Pony!

07/30/2024

A brown and white female pit mix with a red collar and no microchip was hit by a car on Washington Avenue in Wellington and brought to our clinic, but unfortunately, she did not survive her injuries. If you believe this may be your pet, please contact us. If the body is not claimed by the end of the day we will have to contact Noco Humane for pick up.

07/19/2024

Meet Daria a 7 y/o Czech shepherd. She was a little owner surrender. We are hoping to find her a new home that can give her the love and stability she deserves. Contact us to find out more about Daria.

07/04/2024

Happy 4th of July from our Tabby Road family to yours.
We would like to remind everyone that we will be closed all day today to spend time with our families. We will reopen tomorrow at 8 am for a half day. If you have an emergency please call Fort Collins Veterinay emergency, Four seasons veterinary emergency or CSU veterinay hospital.

05/02/2024

Lost dog found at county rd 3 and county rd 66 intersection about 7:45 this morning. No collar. Contact tabby road if this might be your lost dog.

05/01/2024

One day of our techs found this rabbit near his house off of e county rd 64. If u think this might be your pet call tabby road animal hospital.

04/17/2024

We found this guy in sage meadows.

02/25/2024

Grooming appointment’s available! Jessica has more than 18 years grooming experience with more than 20 years experience working with animals. She takes her time to ensure animals come out looking their best with little to no stress during the grooming process.

01/03/2024

Our groomer Jessica is now working Monday - Friday. Call today to schedule ur grooming appointment today