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Top-Notch Veterinary Care in Boulder, Louisville, CO and Beyond

Arapahoe Animal Hospital — for small animals, birds, and exotics — was founded in 1954 and originally located a few blocks west of our present Main Hospital location.  In 1969, our hospital moved to its current Main Hospital address at 5585 Arapahoe Ave. in Boulder — and our innovatively-designed building was then surrounded by green open fields!

Our Main Hospital (and surrounding neighborhood) grew steadily over the years.  In 2007, we opened our second hospital location, Arapahoe Animal Hospital – Downtown, at 1730 15th Street in Downtown Boulder.  Our two hospital locations share the same patient medical info data base — and our same great staff!

Today, Arapahoe Animal Hospital, in two convenient locations, is a full-service, state-of-the-art medical facility known for its veterinary excellence and warm, compassionate care.  We’re here for you at all ages and stages of your pet’s life — seven days a week — with day and evening hours (and convenient parking!).  We offer complete medical, dental and surgical services, advanced diagnostics, preventative/wellness care and vaccinations, senior care, and rehabilitative services including Class IV laser therapy and acupuncture.

Our Main Hospital stands on one full acre of land, with over one-third acre of tree-shaded play and exercise yards for our outstanding DOGGIE DAY CARE program — and our Boarding “guests.”  We offer PET BOARDING for all small animals, birds, and exotics — and our devoted staff will provide TLC and a “Home Away From Home” for your pet while you’re away! 

Arapahoe Animal Hospital has been an accredited member of the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) since 1970.  We are proud to consistently maintain our AAHA-accreditation — requiring strict attention to specific detail in all areas of our hospital, regular AAHA inspections/evaluations, and meeting the highest standards in all medical and safety areas.  AAHA-accreditation is a distinction that only 15% of veterinary hospitals in the North America can claim!

Our daily goal has always been… to provide the finest quality veterinary medicine for our patients and clients — with compassion, excellence, and friendliness in every aspect of pet care we offer. Stop by and meet your Boulder veterinarian today!

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  May

  Helping a Rescue Dog Settle In

  May 20th is Adopt A Rescue Dog Day! If you are giving a lucky pooch a second chance, you definitely have our support! In this article from Arapahoe Animal Hospital, your Boulder, CO vet, serving Louisville and surrounding areas, a local vet offers some tips on helping Fido adjust to his new home. Shopping Before bringing your pup home, you’ll need to do some shopping. Fido will need bedding, food, toys, treats, dishes, grooming supplies, … Read More »
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  May

  Safe Plants for Birds

  Have you recently adopted a bird? If so, you’ll need to take some steps to make your home safe for Polly. You may already know about common dangers such as fumes, windows and mirrors, and fans. It’s also important to make sure your home only contains safe plants. In this article from Arapahoe Animal Hospital, your Boulder, CO vet serving Louisville and surrounding areas, a local vet lists some bird-safe plants. Herbs Spearmint, peppermint, lemon … Read More »
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  Apr

  Bulldogs Are Beautiful Day

  April 23rd is Bulldogs Are Beautiful Day! While we think all dogs are beautiful, bulldogs have a special charm that makes them adorable in an unconventional way. In this article from Arapahoe Animal Hospital, a Boulder, CO vet discusses these lovable pooches.  Basics The Bulldog has a long history, which begins in Britain. Long ago, these dogs specialized in bull baiting, a cruel sport that we are happy to report has long since fallen by … Read More »