VCA Douglas County Animal Hospital

Our Story

At VCA Douglas County Animal Hospital, we help pets live long, healthy and happy lives. Our passion is in providing the highest quality medical care for your pets delivered with love and compassion, and the best experience for you, with transparency and integrity.

Located in Castle Rock, our veterinarians, technicians and pet-friendly support staff are trained to the highest standards. Their thorough knowledge of the latest procedures and medications ensures that all of our patients receive the best in preventive and healing care.

Hometown Care at VCA Douglas County Animal Hospital

At VCA Douglas County Animal Hospital, our dedicated and compassionate staff are committed to providing comprehensive health care for special four-legged family members. Our team of general practice veterinarians will guide you through the process of everything you need to know in order to provide your pet with the best care possible from nutrition, to vaccinations, to weight management, and everything in between, through all stages of life.  

We recognize the special bond between people and their pets, and in every case we strive to provide the best care possible through our friendly and knowledgeable staff members. Our veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and other pet-friendly personnel, some of who speak Spanish, Arabic, and French, as well as English, are trained to the highest standards. In addition to our comprehensive wellness services, we offer dental care, soft tissue surgery, cold laser therapy, and radiology. We provide wellness care and care for illnesses and injuries, and only recommend necessary tests and treatments. Our doctors also provide services for rabbits, ferrets, hamsters, guinea pigs and rats.   

For over 25 years, Douglas County Animal Hospital has been serving Castle Rock and the surrounding areas, including Castle Pines, Perry Park, Sedalia, Lone Tree, Parker, Monument, Palmer Lake, Colorado Springs and Franktown. 

We offer free WiFi, and coffee, water, and other beverages during your appointments, as well as wellness plans to help your pet live a happy and healthy life.

 
Accreditations & Affiliations
American Animal Hospital Association

The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) sets the standard for quality veterinary care for companion animals. As an accredited hospital, we voluntarily uphold the Association's high standards in 18 different areas and are routinely evaluated on over 900 different standards of veterinary care. Not all animal hospitals are accredited, and we are proud to be amongst only 12-15% of veterinary hospitals that hold this honor.

Low-Stress Handling Certified logo
Low Stress Handling Professionals

As a Low Stress Handling™ certified practice, our goal is to recognize fear and anxiety in our patients. We use techniques to meet your pet's need for mental and physical comfort while in our hospital, and adjust our handling and medical treatments to help reduce their stress. We are always working to give your pet the best medical care with the least amount of stress possible. We are proud to be a Low Stress Handling™ certified animal hospital. We hold ourselves to a higher standard of care and help make your pet's veterinary visits more enjoyable.

In Our Community

We harness the scale and strength of our global network while acknowledging each individual's contribution. We work locally to improve the lives of all who interact with our brand.


Explore more below.

  • ASPCA Poison Control Hotline

    ASPCA Poison Control Center Hotline

    The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center is staffed 24 hours with veterinary health professionals who have been specially trained in veterinary toxicology. If you think that your pet may have ingested a potentially poisonous substance, call the ASPCA 24 hour emergency Animal Poison Control Center hotline at (888) 426-4435.

  • Dumb Friends League

    We hope you see some homeless pets that you simply must meet in person! Check back often, as our pages are updated every hour. Keep in mind that you may see an animal that is already in the adoption process, so please be open-hearted to falling in love with another pet that needs a home.

    Visit Dumb Friends League

  • Dumb Friends League Buddy Center

    The Dumb Friends League Buddy Center is a full-service shelter offering adoptions, pet admissions, lost-and-found services, and humane education classes for the public.

    Visit Dumb Friends League Buddy Center

  • Foothills Animal Shelter

    Foothills Animal Shelter is an open admission shelter. Our doors are always open to pets in Jefferson County and we are committed to serving our community as a socially-conscious shelter.

    Visit Foothills Animal Shelter

  • Rocky Mountain Great Dane Rescue

    We rescue, rehabilitate and rehome Great Danes and Dane mixes that have been abused, abandoned, and neglected.

    Visit Rocky Mountain Great Dane Rescue

  • Help and Hope Center

    Help & Hope for our neighbors in need! We have helped 18,000 clients, provided 430 tons of food, logged 48,784 volunteer hours, and provided $1,936,241 of assistance. 

    Visit Help & Hope Center