VCA Thornton Animal Hospital

Thornton, CO

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At a glance

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

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

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

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Service options
Onsite services
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

At VCA Thornton Animal Hospital, we help pets live long, healthy and happy lives. We work hard to deliver the best medical care for your pets, and the best experience for you, the pet owner

Care capabilities

Emergency
Urgent Care Only
End-of-life care
In Clinic
Pet insurance
Accepted

Team at a glance

1
Veterinarian (DVM)
1
Licensed technicians
6
Support staff
8
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

Digital RadiologyUltrasoundTonopenDental X Rays

Services in detail

WellnessVaccinationSpay and NeuterDentistrySurgeryDiagnostic ImagingIn House LaboratoryHospitalizationUrgent CareEmergency CareEnd of LifeMicrochippingNutrition CounselingBehavior CounselingDermatologyDigital RadiologySoft Tissue SurgeryTonopenUltrasoundCanine and Feline DiabetesPet CounselingPreventive CareAdult and Senior WellnessFlea and Tick ControlImmunizationsNew Kitten and New Puppy PackagesParasite ControlPreventive MedicineWeight Management ProgramWellness ExamsWellness TestingAllergy and Itchy Skin ReliefAnesthesiaDental CareDental X RaysDNA Breed TestingEar ChecksEuthanasia ServicesFull DiagnosticsGeneral SurgeryGeriatric MedicineHealth CertificatesHealth ExamsIn Office Surgical SuitePain ManagementRadiologyRoutine SurgeriesSpays and Neuters

Appointments & hours

Mon-Fri: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Sat: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm; Sun: Closed

Frequently asked

Is VCA Thornton Animal Hospital accepting new patients?+

Yes — VCA Thornton Animal Hospital is currently accepting new patients.

Does VCA Thornton Animal Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+

VCA Thornton Animal Hospital offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).

What services does VCA Thornton Animal Hospital offer?+

VCA Thornton Animal Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.

What reviewers say

60% Mixed sentiment
based on 240 reviews

This veterinary practice features a compassionate and knowledgeable clinical team known for providing comforting end-of-life care and treating anxious pets with patience and skill. However, operations are frequently impacted by high pricing, aggressive sales pitches for additional products and services, and occasional friction at the front desk. Facility conditions appear dated, and wait times or scheduling limitations can arise.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsGood With Anxious PetsGreat Emergency Response

Aggregated from reviewer feedback across multiple sources.

Now hiring

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