West Elk Veterinary Services

Gunnison, CO

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

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 Care
Show all 22 services
Pain 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

93% Positive sentiment
based on 192 reviews

West Elk Veterinary Services is an independent veterinary practice in Gunnison, Colorado, delivering comprehensive routine wellness, urgent care, and end-of-life services. The clinic is widely recognized for its compassionate, highly knowledgeable veterinary team and supportive staff who handle anxious pets and emergency situations with exceptional care. The facility is exceptionally clean and well-maintained. While appointment availability can sometimes require advance planning and wait times can occur due to high demand, the practice maintains strong communication, performs thorough examinations, and provides dedicated follow-up care.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsFair PricingGreat Emergency ResponseStrong Followup

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