In Memoriam
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of our colleague and friend, Melody. Melody was a dedicated team member who brought deep compassion, dedication, talent, spirit and warmth to every day. Her commitment to excellence and genuine care for others left a lasting impact on all who had the privilege of working alongside her.
Melody will be remembered for her kindness, integrity, and the positive energy she brought into our workplace. She exemplified the values we strive for and enriched our community in countless ways.
Melody will forever be with us in spirit, and will continue to guide us in our pursuit of excellence.
We are a full-service companion animal care hospital in Montrose, Colorado,
offering exceptional state-of-the-art medical care.
We strive for perfection in the care of your furry family.
Communication Code of Conduct
Our practice strives to have clear, calm, polite and respectful communication with our clients. We all need to be respectful of each other’s time and strive to have efficient and effective interactions for the benefit of all.
These ideals facilitate positive outcomes in all aspects of our interactions. Without this cooperative effort there can be challenges that adversely affect the experience for everyone. We will not tolerate offensive or aggressive communication towards our staff.
We appreciate your patronage and strive for positive interactions. We are happy to transfer your pet(s) records if you do not share the same vision.
Our Services
Meet our Vets.
We know your pets will like them as much as we do!
Meet our Staff.
Pet of the Month
We love your pets, so we’re showcasing them.
- Maggie
Meet our August Pet of the Month, Maggie, proudly owned by Melody! 💛
🏊 Favorite Activity: Maggie’s favorite way to start the day is with morning walks alongside her human. When it’s time for some fun, she’s always ready to make a splash—she absolutely loves swimming!
🎾 Favorite Toy: Her toy collection is full of stuffed animals because Maggie loves any stuffed toy she can get her paws on.
🍖 Favorite Treat: When it comes to treats, her top pick is Kindfull Chicken Jerky.
🛏️ Favorite Place to Sleep: At the end of the day, you’ll find Maggie’s favorite sleeping spot snuggled up in bed with her human and her sister, Hanna.
🏅 Special Talents: One of Maggie’s most impressive talents is her wonderful recall, making her a joy to have on adventures. And if you ever see her “smile,” don’t be alarmed—one of her funniest quirks is showing her teeth with a big grin, which always makes everyone laugh!
Congratulations to our sweet August Pet of the Month, Maggie! ❤️🐶
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If you encounter a service dog and their handler, please keep these tips in mind:
1. Do not touch the dog.
2. Do not let your child touch the dog.
3. Do not let your dog approach the dog. This includes obeying leash laws and having your dogs under your control at all times.
4. If you want to do #1-3, you must ASK FIRST, then wait for their response. Speak directly to the person, not the dog. Treat the human with dignity, please.
5. Respect the handler’s response. If they say “no”, accept this and move on. It’s not personal. You have no idea what the handler is dealing with and they may not be able to safely interact with you or your dogs in that moment. Sometimes handlers will be happy to talk with you about their dogs and other times they won’t be able to do so. Have compassion (they need a service dog for a reason – not just because they’re cute) and allow them to carry on.
6. Do not distract a service dog by whistling, calling out, or offering it a treat. This dog is working and needs to keep his attention on his job. Distracting a service dog can result in the handler getting hurt.
Finally: Never, ever, fake a service dog with your own pet dog. Seriously. Don’t impersonate a service dog team so that you can fly your dog in the cabin or take them into Target with you to shop for sassy t-shirts. It’s ruining things for real service dogs and their people. Don’t exploit someone else’s hardship. It’s just not ok. ... See MoreSee Less
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