Veterinarians

We invite you to explore the biographies of our doctors and learn more about them. Our doctors have a wide variety of backgrounds and interests.

Ruth Parkin
- Ruth Parkin
Ruth Parkin
Medical Director
Veterinary School: Colorado State University

Dr. Parkin has been practicing veterinary medicine since 2005. She received her BA in economics from the University of Washington in Seattle and her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Colorado State ...
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Sean Lawson
- Sean Lawson
Sean Lawson
Medical Director
Veterinary School: Colorado State University

Dr. Sean Lawson has been practicing veterinary medicine since 2005. He grew up in Evergreen Colorado, and has lived in Colorado for more than 25 years. Dr. Lawson received his BS in Equine Science, Masters ...
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Our Team

Specialty Care

Sometimes sick or injured pets need the care of a veterinary medical specialist. When that happens, VCA specialty hospitals work closely with the general practitioner veterinarians who refer cases to us in order to provide seamless veterinary care to your pet. When your pet is facing any kind of serious illness or injury, our specialty referral hospitals will provide the compassionate and expert care your beloved pet needs.

Our goal is to make sure that when you and your pet are in need that you have access to board certified specialists who are up to date on the very latest developments in their field. In our state of the art hospitals, our specialists also have access to the most sophisticated diagnostic and treatment tools and techniques from ultrasonography and endoscopy to CAT scans and even MRI.

We have over 40 specialty hospitals across the US so there may be one near you. Our specialized services include: behavior, cardiology, critical care, dentistry, dermatology, integrative medicine, internal medicine, neurology, oncology, ophthalmology, radiology, rehabilitation, reproduction, and surgery.

Emergency Care

In case of emergency, please call us immediately. If it is after hours, please contact one of the following nearby emergency care clinics.

– VRCC -- 303-874-7387 -- 3550 S. Jason Street Englewood, CO 80110