Animal Care Center

Salida, CO

At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
General
Clinic type
Standalone
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Appointment
24/7 care
Unknown
Accepting new patients
Unknown

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Spay Neuter Surgery Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy Emergency End Of Life

Amenities & accessibility

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

Your pet care team is here to provide exceptional service to you and your pet. We are a traditional veterinary pet clinic and surgery. We treat our pets and their owners as we would want to be treated. At our privately owned clinic you receive the personalized care needed for our rural community. Our veterinary medicine provides your pet with the most up to date treatments available in Chaffee, Fremont, Lake and Saguache counties. We treat dogs and cats

Animal Care Center is owned by Mike and Dr. Wendy Elbert. They purchased the clinic in October of 2019. We are a family owned and operated local business

Care capabilities

Emergency
Urgent Care Only

Team at a glance

1
Veterinarian (DVM)
1
Support staff
2
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

UltrasoundHigh Definition digital radiography (x-ray)Companion Laser TherapyRegenerative Medical Treatment

Services in detail

In house bloodworkWellness visitsVaccinationsSpay and NeuterGeneral SurgeryMicrochip ImplantationDental scaling and polishingIn House diagnosticsPest and Parasite PreventionNutritionBehaviorPhysical Ailments
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Companion Laser TherapyRegenerative Medical Treatment

Appointments & hours

Tuesday: 8:30am - 5:00pm; Wed-Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm; Saturday (Some): 8:00am -12:00pm; Closed: Sunday & Monday; Closed for Lunch Tuesday-Friday: 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Frequently asked

Does Animal Care Center offer emergency or urgent care?+

Animal Care Center offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).

What services does Animal Care Center offer?+

Animal Care Center offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, and more.

What reviewers say

88% Positive sentiment
based on 139 reviews

The practice provides compassionate and thorough veterinary care for cats and dogs, featuring knowledgeable veterinarians and a friendly, efficient team. The facility is maintained in a clean and professional condition, and equipped to perform in-house laboratory testing for prompt results. Services include routine check-ups, dental surgery, and responsive emergency care, complemented by clear explanations of treatments and attentive follow-up support.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsFair PricingClean FacilityGood With Anxious PetsGreat 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.