Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Veterinarian in Boulder, CO
Arapahoe Animal Hospital has been a trusted provider of comprehensive veterinary care in Boulder since 1954. Our AAHA-accredited practice combines decades of experience with state-of-the-art facilities across two locations, offering advanced medical services, surgical expertise, and compassionate emergency care. We maintain rigorous standards through regular evaluations by the American Animal Hospital Association, ensuring excellence in diagnostics, patient care, and client service. Our team of skilled veterinarians and support staff is dedicated to preventive care, early diagnosis, and tailored treatment plans for pets at every life stage. With specialized services including internal medicine, orthopedic surgery, and 24/7 emergency care, we prioritize both clinical excellence and client education.Our commitment extends beyond medical treatment to include pet wellness programs, boarding, and doggie daycare services designed for convenience and comfort. As a family-owned practice, we treat every pet as if they were our own, fostering long-term relationships with clients through transparency and personalized attention. Our facilities feature dedicated spaces for cats and dogs, ensuring species-specific care environments. We maintain strict vaccination protocols for boarding guests and provide seamless access to urgent medical interventions when needed. Through continuous investment in technology and staff training, we remain at the forefront of veterinary medicine while preserving the community-focused values established at our founding.
Services
Pet Wellness & Prevention
Surgical Procedures
Urgent Care
Pet Boarding
Doggie Day Care
Veterinary Internal Medicine
Pet Testing & Diagnostics
Acupuncture
Cardiology
Oncology
Details
- Year established: 1954
Highlights and features
- We maintain AAHA accreditation, meeting the highest 10% veterinary care standards
- Our team includes specialists in cardiology, oncology, and orthopedic surgery
- 24/7 emergency services available at both Boulder locations
- Two facilities with dedicated cat/dog environments and boarding amenities
- Comprehensive wellness plans tailored to each pet's life stage
Associations and certifications
- American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)
What people say
Great vets
Fair pricing
Friendly staff
Quality care
Pets relaxed
Services
Pet Wellness & Prevention
Our comprehensive wellness program focuses on early disease detection and prevention through regular exams, vaccinations, and age-specific assessments. We create customized care plans for puppies to senior pets, including nutritional counseling and dental care. Our preventive approach helps identify subtle health changes before they become serious issues, ensuring pets maintain optimal health throughout their lives.
Surgical Procedures
We perform a full range of surgical services from routine spays/neuters to complex orthopedic procedures like TPLO surgery. Our surgical suite features advanced monitoring equipment and multi-modal pain management protocols. All procedures include pre-anesthetic bloodwork, intravenous fluid therapy, and post-operative care instructions to ensure patient safety and proper recovery.
Emergency Vet Services
Available 24/7 for critical pet emergencies including trauma, poisoning, and acute illness. Our emergency team provides immediate diagnostics, stabilization, and treatment for life-threatening conditions. We maintain hospitalization facilities for ongoing care and coordinate with specialists when advanced treatment is required, ensuring continuous care for critical patients.
Pet Boarding
Our secure boarding facilities offer separate spaces for cats and dogs with temperature-controlled environments and daily exercise. Boarding guests receive personalized attention, medication administration, and access to veterinary care if needed. We require up-to-date vaccinations and provide comfortable accommodations with regular monitoring by trained staff members.
Doggie Day Care
Our supervised daycare program provides socialization and exercise in indoor/outdoor play areas with trained staff oversight. Dogs enjoy structured activities and individualized attention in a low-stress environment. The facility includes safety measures like small group ratios and immediate veterinary access, with optional add-on services like nail trims and baths during their stay.
People
Alan Myers
Veterinarian
Dr. Alan Myers provides comprehensive veterinary care with a focus on preventive medicine and geriatric pet care. He emphasizes client education and personalized treatment plans.
Scott Smith
Veterinarian
Dr. Scott Smith specializes in surgical procedures and emergency medicine, bringing extensive experience in complex orthopedic operations and critical care treatment.
Robert Cerda
Veterinarian
Dr. Robert Cerda focuses on internal medicine and diagnostic imaging, utilizing advanced technology to develop effective treatment strategies for chronic conditions.
Questions
Is Arapahoe Animal Hospital AAHA accredited?
Yes, we've maintained AAHA accreditation since 1970, meeting rigorous standards in medical care, facility requirements, and client service.
What emergency services do you offer?
We provide 24/7 emergency veterinary care for critical conditions including trauma, poisoning, and acute illness at both Boulder locations.
What boarding requirements should I know?
Boarding guests must have current vaccinations including rabies, distemper, and bordetella. We recommend scheduling reservations in advance, especially during holidays.
Do you offer pet wellness plans?
Yes, we create customized wellness plans covering preventive care, vaccinations, and routine diagnostics tailored to your pet's specific needs.
How can I schedule an appointment?
You can book appointments online through our pet portal or by calling either of our Boulder locations directly.
Reviews (7)
Sarah Garrett
Mar 14, 2022
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I've been using Arapahoe Animal Hospital for several years, taking both my cat and dog here, and really trust Dr. Hayes & Dr. Myers. Their doggie daycare has been great, too. End of life care for our cat was handled with the utmost care and respect.
A. Keith
Feb 23, 2022
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Caring, responsive, communicative staff, answered all my questions, and treated my dog and concerned-kid with respect and kindness. Affordable, too!
Pociolka P.
Oct 06, 2021
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My dog absolutely loves this day care! She doesn't normally like to go places without me, but when one of the doggy day care counselors comes to get her, she runs off happily. Everyone loves her too, which really makes me feel more at ease leaving her here.
Daniel Hoffelmeyer
Sep 08, 2021
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Great experience! The staff was friendly and knowledgeable. They got my dog in quickly and explained all treatment options. They were also very thorough with any questions I had. The staff showed great care and treated my aussie wonderfully. Thank you Dr. Cerda and staff! Came in on a recommendation and will recommend this veterinarian to anyone who asks!
Chelsea Nataupsky
Oct 26, 2019
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Doctors and staff are always wonderful. They make me feel 100% confident in leaving my Blue Heeler in their care. Naturally, she is not a fan of other people much less the vet, and the staff goes above and beyond to make her feel confident and comfortable too. Lots of tricks and treats. Thank you, Arapahoe Animal Hospital.
Cassandra Wagner
Apr 13, 2019
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I flew from Pennsylvania to Utah to pick my new puppy and road trip back home with it. Unfortunately along the way my puppy came into contact with the Parvovirus and became symptomatic shortly after we arrived in Boulder, CO. Luckily I noticed the signs right away and called Arapahoe Animal Hospital first thing in the morning and they were able to get me in right away for an 8:30am appointment. Dr. Robert Cerda and vet tech Cassie confirmed that it was indeed Parvo were very honest and thorough in their explanation to me and recommendation on what was best for my puppy and what would give him the best chance of survival. Dr. Cerda recommended I take him to a hospital with 24/7 care in order to give him the best chance to survive and I am so grateful for his recommendation because that's just what I did and my puppy survived!
We just made it back to Pennsylvania a couple days ago and Strider is doing great and in recovery. Thank you so much to Dr. Cerda and Cassie and the rest of the staff that helped tend to Strider the day he came in. Wonderful place.
We just made it back to Pennsylvania a couple days ago and Strider is doing great and in recovery. Thank you so much to Dr. Cerda and Cassie and the rest of the staff that helped tend to Strider the day he came in. Wonderful place.
Kinga Nichols
Oct 27, 2018
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Samantha Regina, our elderly boxer comes here for laser treatments on her lower back, hips and knees where she has really bad arthritis and muscles loss. These treatments administered by Kim have been tremendously helpful with her mobilty. She loves going so much that we also signed her up for daycare just to socialize. This place is full of caring, loving professionals dedicated to providing the best possible service to every animal and their human who walks through their door.
