Bijou Animal Hospital PC

Colorado Springs, CO

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At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
General
Clinic type
Standalone
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Appointment
24/7 care
No
Accepting new patients
Yes

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

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

Amenities & accessibility

Parking
Free parking lotPaid parking lot
Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

Bijou Animal Hospital has been serving central Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak Region since 1959. You can expect competent and compassionate care for your cats, dogs, ferrets, guinea pigs, rabbits and other small rodents in a comfortable and clean environment

Bijou Animal Hospital has been serving central Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak Region since 1959. Dr. Vern Smith established Bijou Animal Hospital in 1959. Dr. Bill Willhoit joined Dr. Smith in 1971 and together they continued to build the wonderful hospital we have today. Dr. Smith retired in January of 2000 and that is when Dr. Colvin became the owner with Dr. Willhoit. Dr. Willhoit retired in May of 2018 and at that time Dr. Bausch and Dr. Colvin became owners of Bijou Animal Hospital. Dr. Colvin retired in 2022 and now Dr. Severson and Dr. Bausch are the current owners

Mission — We at Bijou Animal Hospital strive to provide the best medical care to our patients, superior customer service to our clients, employ top staff in all departments, and operate in an environmentally friendly manner while still charging a reasonable price for our services

Team at a glance

7
Veterinarians (DVM)
27
Support staff
34
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

digital radiologyrigid and flexible endoscopyultrasoundtherapeutic laser therapy

Services in detail

Well care for your pets through all life stages, from puppy and kitten to geriatrics, including vaccinations, parasite control, obstetrics, spay/neuters and dental careDental procedures may include, dental prophylaxes (routine teeth cleaning and polishing), extractions, root planing, dental x-rays, antibiotic gel application, graft placement and crown sealant applicationDiagnosis and treatment of allergies, skin diseases and eye disordersAdvanced diagnostics including digital radiology, rigid and flexible endoscopy and ultrasoundMedical care for the diagnosis and treatment of illness, including a full range of laboratory and hospitalization servicesTherapeutic laser therapySoft tissue and orthopedic surgery with attention to the control of post surgical painWe use a variety of well established anesthesia protocols that are tailored for the individual patient with special attention to the geriatric patientIn addition to dogs and cats we also treat ferrets, rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, gerbils, hamsters and mice

Appointments & hours

Monday through Friday - 7:30am-6:00pm Saturday- Closed Sunday- Closed

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Frequently asked

Is Bijou Animal Hospital PC accepting new patients?+

Yes — Bijou Animal Hospital PC is currently accepting new patients.

Does Bijou Animal Hospital PC treat exotic pets?+

Yes — Bijou Animal Hospital PC offers care for exotic pets in addition to small animals.

What services does Bijou Animal Hospital PC offer?+

Bijou Animal Hospital PC offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, and more.

When was Bijou Animal Hospital PC established?+

Bijou Animal Hospital PC has served the Colorado Springs, CO community since 1959.

What reviewers say

85% Positive sentiment
based on 1,054 reviews

Bijou Animal Hospital provides dedicated veterinary care in Colorado Springs, featuring a compassionate team of knowledgeable veterinarians and support staff who handle routine wellness, specialized surgeries, and sensitive end-of-life support with notable gentleness. The practice maintains clean, spacious facilities with separate waiting areas for dogs and cats to ease pet anxiety. While many families report positive, reasonably priced, and attentive long-term care, some experience challenges regarding appointment availability, extended phone wait times, rising service costs, and occasional communication gaps with administrative personnel.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsFair PricingClean FacilityGood With Anxious PetsGreat Emergency ResponseStrong Followup

Aggregated from reviewer feedback across multiple sources.

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