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19557 E. Parker Sq. Dr.
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 840-1255

 

Our Practice

Vet tech helping veterinarian examine a dog Our goal is to have a practice that is the best in town and still be personable enough to cater to the diverse clientele that walk in our doors. Our practice can offer the latest advances in veterinary medicine with our full in house lab, radiology, dentistry and surgical facilities, while still offering a more practical and less expensive approach for people who have that preference. We discuss options with you to allow an educated decision to be made. We routinely use a network of outside labs and board-certified radiologists, surgeons, ophthalmologists, dermatologists, etc. when needed.

The staff at the Animal Clinic of Parker takes great pride in their work as a team to provide the best quality of care possible. Monthly staff meetings bring the crew together to discuss new information and share any ideas that would help improve the clinic. These meetings often include guest speakers from various fields in veterinary medicine that talk about the latest technologies, new medications, emerging diseases, and reviews on anything from anesthetic monitoring to taking x-rays. This allows us to stay up to date in veterinary medicine in general and particularly concerns that are affecting the Denver area. We think it is very important to give our clients the most current information on preventable diseases such as Heartworm disease, Leptospirosis, and many other illnesses so they can make the best decisions to protect their animals. All of our veterinarians and technicians actively participate in continuing education seminars on such topics as dentistry, surgery, and medications. This provides another opportunity to learn new information and participate in interactive discussions. We are very proud to say that our entire staff is CPR certified, for both our patients and their owners.

Vet tech with baby deer In veterinary medicine, it is extremely critical to follow many safety procedures. Each employee is trained in proper restraint, using the least amount of physical force, but to still ensure the safety of the staff member, client, and the animal. We have an isolation room to protect any animal that may have a potentially contagious disease from spreading it to other animals or humans. Hazardous materials are posted and labeled throughout the clinic. Our staff works together to ensure all anesthetics and injectable medications are triple checked before giving them to our patients. A board certified veterinary anesthesiologist designed our sedation drug dosage program. This program specifically calculates anesthetics and emergency drugs according to the patient’s weight. We also use a buddy system to decrease the possibility of human error, by re-checking dosage calculations and matching precisely the amount of medication administered to the animal.

Vet tech with rabbit Our number one concern is quality care for all patients at all times.  Peri-operative care and monitoring is a particularly critical time.  Your pet is constantly monitored from the start of a procedure until they are finished. A technician remains with your animal after surgery until they are fully recovered and awake.  We always try to call as soon as they are awake to lessen your concerns and anticipation. Along with sending detailed home care instructions with every patient we always call the next day to check up on your animals and answer any questions. Every hospitalized patient is assigned his or her own private technician. This ensures that every medication is administered on time and the nurse keeps the doctor continuously updated on the progress of that specific patient. A special bond often forms between the technician and your pet. Our practice works closely with the local emergency clinic along with other specialists for those patients that need additional care. We also work with local animal shelters offering free exams for all rescued or adopted animals. We believe our quality of care stands out because of our dedicated staff and their true love for animals. We hope to see you and your best friend soon!