We'll give your pet the best possible care in a loving environment. Call us now! It's soon the Holiday Season and Elk Park Animal Hospital will be closing on select days so that our staff can spend time with their families. Kennel Staff will still be available for special pick up and drop off times between 9:00 am and 10:00 am and again between 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm on those days, and as always, we are available for emergencies 24/7.
Thank you for your Understanding and have a wonderful Holiday Season. Our state of the art clinic is fully equipped to handle any and all issues your furry friend may have. From preventative medicine, acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine to state of the art diagnostic equipment, your pet's health is in the best of hands.
Thank you for your Understanding and have a wonderful Holiday Season. Our state of the art clinic is fully equipped to handle any and all issues your furry friend may have. From preventative medicine, acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine to state of the art diagnostic equipment, your pet's health is in the best of hands.
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Our state of the art clinic is fully equipped to handle all issues when it comes to small animals. Utilizing Eastern and Western medicine allows Elk Park Animal Hospital to provide the highest level of care. We're committed to your pet's health, with in house diagnostic equipment and the best preventative care.
Providing basic spay and neuter surgeries done with our CO2 surgical laser results in shorter post-operative recovery time, with less pain and swelling! Elk Park Animal Hospital performs all of our soft tissue surgical procedures utilizing one of the only surgical lasers in Southwestern Colorado. The laser seals nerve endings, small blood vessels, and lymphatic tissues, which means shorter post-operative recovery time and less pain.
From immunizations and blood tests to emergency services and basic surgical procedures, our clinic is fully equipped to help you and your horse. Our commitment to your horse's health and well being is why we strive to offer the best preventative medicine. No problem is too large for Elk Park Animal Hospital.
Our in-house blood analyzers allow us to offer a wide variety of tests with results in as little as fifteen minutes. We can run CBC's, full chemistry panels, thyroid tests, SDMA, Parvo Virus tests and Heartworm tests all with results same day and no need for a reference lab! Our new automated urine analyzing system takes microscopic pictures of the patients urine and labels cells, bacteria and crystals within 5 minutes.
Deciding to euthanize your companion animal may be one of the most difficult decisions you ever make. Often, well-loved pets are euthanized to minimize unnecessary suffering. The quality of animals' lives are defined by their overall physical and mental well-being, not just one aspect of their lives.
Reviews (12)
Harley Howland
Oct 19, 2021
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My husband took our Ping to be seen, Doctor stated he can see her that same day, no emergency price, he was super kind, showed my husband the mite that was on our pubby, gave us meds to give to her, she was set, pricing wasn't 10billion dollars like the rest of vets. They don't over price, they are kind and caring, they didn't get upset because I didn't have an appointment they were happy to see what was wrong with Ping. Ping has a follow up, all in all best place to take Ping.
Hailey Archuleta-Kop
Aug 18, 2021
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I had a bad experience in the past when taking a female dog to be spayed, after taking her I got the dog home and there was somthing seriously wrong with her she would sleep standing till she fell over and jumped up screaming in pain. Ever since I avoided this vet, till recently when my vet couldnt take my new pup in I had to find another vet with no other options I had to go to elk park. Scared about the past I thought surely this wont happen twice with years inbetween but it sure DID. I took my pup in on 8/18/21 to be spayed and picked her up of course she was sleepy but very I'll. She was sick
Andrew Runner
Aug 01, 2021
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Andrew Runner
Jul 15, 2021
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Anna Putnam
Jun 24, 2021
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I really appreciate Dr. Thompson and his team taking in my pup on super short notice when we were visiting Pagosa from out of town and she got really sick. I called all the local vets and basically just got the generic “sorry, don’t have appointments for several days” (which I get…). But really appreciated that even though Elk Park didn’t have an appointment, they took my pup in anyways and made time. She ended up having some more serious needs taken care of. Thank you for being amazing and kind throughout the process!
Steve Hendrix
Jun 21, 2021
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We just moved here January 2020 and didn’t have a vet here in Pagosa. Today we had to make one of the most difficult decisions and have our angel Bianca put to sleep. Our neighbors had recommended Dr Thompson at Elk Park. We called him and he met us within an hour on July 4 weekend, this man was amazing. He was so nice...gentle...and compassionate he let us take our time with her. He even gave my wife a big old hug after she was gone. Thank you Dr Thompson for seeing us today, and so quickly. We couldn’t have ask for a better Dr to help her into heaven — with Sheree Hendrix at Elk Park Animal
Alisa Pegram
Jun 05, 2021
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I highly recommend Dr. Thompson and his team. Our fur baby ate gorilla glue and ended up needing emergency surgery. Not only did Dr. Thompson pick up his phone on memorial day weekend while his practice was closed, He performed the life saving surgery with professionalism and care. We got phone calls throughout the day to let us know how our baby was doing, and a phone call first thing in the morning to let us know he was ready to come home. We are lucky to have Dr. Thompson to as our vet.
Marie Sell
Apr 01, 2021
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Critical: Responsiveness
Called in an emergency and never even got a call back after hours. I waited so long for a response my dog passed before getting to another vet. Nothing but horrible things to say about this vet. They may have affordable prices, but are very unreliable and can cost your dog their life.
Called in an emergency and never even got a call back after hours. I waited so long for a response my dog passed before getting to another vet. Nothing but horrible things to say about this vet. They may have affordable prices, but are very unreliable and can cost your dog their life.
Marie Sell
Mar 31, 2021
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Critical: Responsiveness
Called in an emergency and never even got a call back after hours. I waited so long for a response my dog passed before getting to another vet. Nothing but horrible things to say about this vet. They may have affordable prices, but are very unreliable and can cost your dog their life.
Called in an emergency and never even got a call back after hours. I waited so long for a response my dog passed before getting to another vet. Nothing but horrible things to say about this vet. They may have affordable prices, but are very unreliable and can cost your dog their life.
Mitchell Crowther
Feb 07, 2021
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Mariah Montoya
Nov 01, 2020
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When our dog got bit twice by a rattlesnake on 4th of July weekend, no other 'emergency' vet responded in Pagosa Springs. I called Dr. Thompson and he met us at the hospital w/in 15 minutes and saved out dogs life. His immediate responsiveness and dedication was amazing! They gave my older dog acupuncture and Chinese medicine to help w/ his arthritis and he is now a happy active dog. #1 vet office in town :)
Jennifer Sullivan
Aug 20, 2020
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THANK YOU ELK PARK ANIMAL HOSPITAL!!!!
~Dr. Thompson is the ONLY veterinarian I would recommend. He , and his staff, are professional, kind & above all knowledgeable. He is the FIRST veterinarian I have had the pleasure of working with that embraces my own core belief of uniting Eastern & Western medicine.
I have 4 dogs and recently my two 9 year olds, a Rottweiler & Golden Retriever, became ill at the same time. The Golden was ill with an aggressive lymphoma that was causing her to become lethargic & unable to eat. The Rottweiler had what I thought was a stroke and had paralysis of her left
~Dr. Thompson is the ONLY veterinarian I would recommend. He , and his staff, are professional, kind & above all knowledgeable. He is the FIRST veterinarian I have had the pleasure of working with that embraces my own core belief of uniting Eastern & Western medicine.
I have 4 dogs and recently my two 9 year olds, a Rottweiler & Golden Retriever, became ill at the same time. The Golden was ill with an aggressive lymphoma that was causing her to become lethargic & unable to eat. The Rottweiler had what I thought was a stroke and had paralysis of her left