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  • Honest, Reliable Veterinary Care

    New patients are always welcome at our clinic.

    At Caring Hands Veterinary Hospital, we use principles of Fear Free care and Low Stress Handling to provide Thornton pets with the gentle, high-quality care they deserve.

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  • Veterinary Services For Long-Term Health

    Meeting your pet's health care needs.

    Our Thornton vets offers all the services your pet needs to stay healthy, from wellness exams and vaccinations, to dental care, internal medicine, and geriatrics.

    Core Care

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Boarding

Daycare, overnight boarding, and medical boarding in Thornton - like home away from home for your pet.

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Surgery Services

Medical and emergency surgeries to treat disease and repair injuries sustained through trauma.

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Wellness

Maintain your pet's good long-term health with proactive care and early disease detection.

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Urgent Care 

Emergency and critical care for Thornton pets available during our regular office hours.

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Gentle, Honest Veterinary Care

Welcome to Our Animal Hospital in Thornton

Caring Hands Veterinary Hospital is a full-service pet hospital that offers comprehensive medical services for cats and dogs in Thornton and throughout the Denver CO area.

From preventive care and surgery to internal medicine, our broad and varied service offerings can meet all of your pet’s health needs in one place.

We care for Thornton’s companion animals with love and respect and have developed a reputation over the years for quality, professional care with a compassionate touch.

Our team of experienced Thornton vets is proud to live up to the standards of veterinary excellence laid out by the American Animal Hospital Association!

AAHA

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Ultrasound & Radiology

At our animal hospital in Thornton we use digital x-ray and ultrasound technology to obtain vital information about your pet's health and internal structures. By performing diagnostic imaging, our Denver vets can provide you with a fast and accurate diagnosis of your pet's condition, so that treatment can begin sooner.

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Making Quality Veterinary Care Easy

Quality, Integrity, Compassion & Service

Our team at Caring Hands Veterinary Hospital in Thornton do everything we can to make your experience with us as stress-free and positive as possible. That's why we provide our clients with easy-to-use online forms, access to pet records, an online pharmacy, and more.

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  • We get great care for our cat Shilo. The doctors take our concerns seriously and are compassionate. I won't go anywhere else. Thanks for taking care of her.
    - Carolyn

Helping You to Help Your Pet

Tips & Advice From Our Team

Whether you are looking for advice about parasite protection or information on common pet illnesses, our blogs feature helpful tips and advice from our Thornton vets and their team.

Fever in Dogs

Fever in Dogs

Detecting a fever in dogs can be tough to do and sometimes it can be just as difficult to get them feeling better. Here, our vets in Thornton explain how to detect a fever in dogs, the common causes of fever in dogs and what you should do if it happens.

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Kitten Teething: When Do They Teeth?

Kitten Teething: When Do They Teeth?

Did you just get a brand new kitten and know they have started teething? You probably have many questions like what to expect and whether you can give them anything for pain or discomfort. Our vets in Thornton can answer your questions about teething in kittens and how you can help relieve their pain.

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Osteoarthritis in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Osteoarthritis in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Osteoarthritis is a progressive, degenerative condition in dogs that becomes more severe over time. There's no cure for this painful condition, however, our Thornton vets can provide treatments that may help manage the symptoms of osteoarthritis and allow your dog to enjoy a good quality of life as they age.

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Address & Hours

Caring Hands Veterinary Hospital & Hospitality Center is a Denver area animal hospital proudly serving patients in Thornton and beyond.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday: 07:30 am - 05:30 pm
  • Tuesday: 07:30 am - 05:30 pm
  • Wednesday: 07:30 am - 05:30 pm
  • Thursday: 07:30 am - 05:30 pm
  • Friday: 07:30 am - 05:30 pm
  • Saturday: 08:00 am - 03:00 pm
  • Sunday: Closed

Location

13741 Colorado Blvd, Thornton, CO 80602 US

Phone Number

(303) 451-7387

New Patients Welcome

Caring Hands Veterinary Hospital is always accepting new patients! Our vets are passionate about providing kind and loving veterinary care to Thornton companion animals. Get in touch today to book your pet's first appointment.

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