West Elk Veterinary Services

Gunnison, 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
Unknown

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Surgery In House Lab Emergency

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Amenities
Gender-neutral restroomRestroom
From the business
Identifies as women-owned
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

West Elk Veterinary Services provides the highest quality care and services to the animals and clients in the Gunnison Valley

Mission — Our goal at West Elk Veterinary is to provide the highest quality care and services to the animals and clients in the Gunnison Valley

Care capabilities

Emergency
Urgent Care Only

Team at a glance

2
Veterinarians (DVM)
8
Support staff
10
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

Laser TherapyRadiographsin house lab

Services in detail

Preventative MedicineLaser TherapyWellness ExamsSurgery ServicesMobile & Emergency ServiceSpays and neutersGrowth excisionsAbdominal exploratory procedures (splenectomy, foreign body removals, gastronomy)CystomiesHernia repairsWound repairsDental CarePain ManagementNail TrimAnal Gland expressionNutrition consultationsAllergy ConsultationBlood workRadiographsMicrochipping including a lifetime membership with HomeAgainPrescription refillPathology

Appointments & hours

Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 5:30pm

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Frequently asked

Does West Elk Veterinary Services offer emergency or urgent care?+

West Elk Veterinary Services offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).

What services does West Elk Veterinary Services offer?+

West Elk Veterinary Services offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Surgery, In House Lab, Emergency.

What reviewers say

90% Positive sentiment
based on 193 reviews

West Elk Veterinary Services delivers exceptional veterinary care in Gunnison, Colorado, earning widespread praise for its highly knowledgeable and compassionate staff. The clinic is well-equipped to handle urgent and emergency medical needs outside of regular hours, offering reliable support to both local residents and travelers. Patients benefit from thorough examinations, clear communication, and attentive follow-up care. The facility is exceptionally clean and modern, creating a welcoming environment that helps ease anxiety in nervous pets. While appointment availability can sometimes require advance planning, the practice is consistently regarded as a trusted and affordable destination for comprehensive animal healthcare.

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.