Littleton Equine Medical Center

Littleton, CO

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At a glance

Facility type
Emergency Specialty Hospital
Practice tier
Emergency
Clinic type
Hospital
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Both
24/7 care
Yes
Accepting new patients
Unknown

Species treated

Equine

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy Hospitalization Emergency Rehab End Of Life House Call

AVMA Specialties

Emergency & Critical Care Internal Medicine Reproduction (Theriogenology) Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments
Appointments recommended
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

A full-service primary care, referral and emergency veterinary hospital facility for horses. We provide complete care for your equine athlete or companion both in our hospital and in the field

Harry W. Johnson, DVM, established the practice as Littleton Large Animal Clinic (LLAC) in 1950, treating horses, cattle, pigs, sheep and goats. Horses, however, have always been a passion among the practitioners. Doctors Marvin Beeman, Charles Vail and Terry Swanson partnered with Dr. Johnson to build a practice that was unmatched for dedication and quality of care. As time passed, local farms gave way to urbanization and farm animals moved from the area. Throughout this change, the horse community continued to grow, while the dedication of the veterinary staff to each horse and client remained steadfast. Today, Littleton Large Animal Clinic is known as Littleton Equine Medical Center and treats exclusively horses. The staff has grown to over 70 including veterinarians, interns, technicians and support staff to provide Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region with a referral center for specialized horse care

Mission — Since 1950, it has been our mission to raise the standard for exceptional equine care through passion, compassion and professionalism

Care capabilities

Emergency
24/7 emergency

Team at a glance

27
Veterinarians (DVM)

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

Technology & equipment

portable ultrasound machinesdigital radiographsportable endoscopeshockwaveadvanced imagingon-site laboratory

Services in detail

Field ServiceHospital & Emergency CareSports MedicineIntegrative MedicineCentral SupplyLaboratoryPharmacyWellness Routines & VaccinesPortable ImagingDentistryAdvanced ImagingEmergency CareInternal MedicineLameness ExamsSurgeryOphthalmologyChiropracticAcupunctureLaser TherapyReproductionBroodmare PreparationSemen ConsiderationsStallions Standing Stud

Appointments & hours

Monday – Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm; 24-hour Emergency service at our clinic and in the field 7-days a week

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Frequently asked

Does Littleton Equine Medical Center offer emergency or urgent care?+

Littleton Equine Medical Center provides 24/7 emergency care.

What services does Littleton Equine Medical Center offer?+

Littleton Equine Medical Center offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, and more.

When was Littleton Equine Medical Center established?+

Littleton Equine Medical Center has served the Littleton, CO community since 1950.

What reviewers say

88% Positive sentiment
based on 79 reviews

Littleton Equine Medical Center is a premier equine hospital offering 24-hour emergency care, advanced surgical procedures, internal medicine, sports medicine, lameness exams, and diagnostic services. The facility is staffed by highly knowledgeable, compassionate veterinarians and technicians who guide owners through complex medical crises and routine maintenance with thorough communication. While most clients report exceptional, life-saving outcomes and dedicated emergency response, some experiences involve administrative friction, high costs, and occasional communication challenges.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsShort WaitFair PricingGood 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.