Fremont Veterinary Hospital

Cañon City, CO

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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

Small Animal Companion

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy End Of Life

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Service options
Onsite services
Amenities
Restroom
From the business
Identifies as women-owned
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

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

5
Veterinarians (DVM)
4
Licensed technicians
8
Support staff
17
Total team

Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.

Technology & equipment

Advanced Digital X-raysLaser TherapyFull EchocardiogramsUltrasoundspulse oximetryEKG devicesblood pressure machinesdental radiographsradiographic capabilities

Services in detail

Advanced Digital X-raysBehavior ManagementC-SectionDermatologyPet DentistryLaser TherapyFull EchocardiogramsSurgeriesUltrasoundsRoutine CareCremation Services Through Lasting PawsGeriatric CareHealth CertificatesHospice and EuthanasiaIn-House LaboratoryOnsite DiagnosticsMicrochippingNutritional CounselingParasite PreventionPain ManagementPharmacyPreventative CarePuppy and Kitten CareRehabilitation TherapySpay and NeuterVaccinationsWellness ExamsOnline Pharmacy

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.

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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.