Fremont Veterinary Hospital
Cañon City, CO
At a glance
- Facility type
- Veterinary Practice
- Practice tier
- General
- Clinic type
- Standalone
- Operating status
- Operational
- Appointment model
- Both
- 24/7 care
- No
- Accepting new patients
- Unknown
Species treated
Services
Amenities & accessibility
Overview
A family-owned veterinary practice serving Fremont County since 1951 with modern equipment, experienced doctors, and compassionate support staff
Fremont Veterinary Hospital is a family-owned veterinary practice in Cañon City, proudly serving Fremont County and nearby communities since 1951. The hospital offers small-animal care in a 5,600-square-foot facility with surgical, X-ray, laboratory, radiographic, ultrasound, and dental capabilities. Dr. Ronald Smith purchased Fremont Veterinary Hospital from Dr. Gerald Shiner. In 1993, he purchased Canon City Small Animal Hospital from Dr. Paul Hildebrand and combined the practices. In 2000, he built a new facility where the practice is now. In 2021, Dr. Smith passed the torch to Dr. Metcalfe as the new owner of FVH
Care capabilities
- End-of-life care
- In Clinic
Team at a glance
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Technology & equipment
Services in detail
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Appointments & hours
Mon: 8am – 5:30pm; Tue: 8am – 5:30pm; Wed: 8am – 5:30pm; Thu: 8am – 5:30pm; Fri 8am – 12pm, 1:30pm – 5:00pm; Sat 8am – 2pm; Sun: Closed. For clients’ convenience, we are open on the first and third Saturdays of every month
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Frequently asked
What services does Fremont Veterinary Hospital offer?+
Fremont Veterinary Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, and more.
When was Fremont Veterinary Hospital established?+
Fremont Veterinary Hospital has served the Cañon City, CO community since 1951.
What reviewers say
Fremont Veterinary Hospital provides compassionate, knowledgeable veterinary care with a warm and welcoming staff. The facility is clean and well-organized, featuring modern capabilities and state-of-the-art services. Veterinarians take the time to thoroughly explain procedures, listen closely to patient and owner concerns, and handle anxious or difficult pets with exceptional patience and skill. The practice is widely regarded for its supportive handling of end-of-life decisions and emergency walk-ins, though scheduling availability for new patients can occasionally be limited and pricing for certain procedures varies.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.