Our Family Vet

08/09/2026

07/21/2026

Work-life balance is important. I truly believe that.

But so is dedication.

One of the greatest gifts veterinary medicine has given me is the privilege of caring for families and the animals they love. It’s work that fills my heart, but it’s also work that asks a great deal in return.

What people don’t always see is what it takes.

The emergencies that don’t wait until morning. The lunches you never got to eat. Staying long after closing because a patient needed you. The difficult conversations. The tears shed behind closed doors after saying goodbye to a beloved pet. The holidays, weekends, and evenings spent caring for animals because illness doesn’t follow a schedule.

Veterinary medicine can be incredibly rewarding, but it can also be emotionally and physically exhausting. People often see the wagging tails, happy reunions, and adorable puppies and kittens. They don’t always see the compassion fatigue, the weight of difficult decisions, or the countless moments your team puts the needs of others before their own.

So yes—protect your work-life balance.

Take the vacation. Spend time with your family. Rest when you can. Set healthy boundaries.

But don’t let social media convince you that a career in veterinary medicine comes without sacrifice. Every thriving clinic, every successful veterinarian, every dedicated technician, assistant, receptionist, and support staff member has experienced seasons of showing up when they were tired, giving more than anyone realized, and choosing compassion—even when it wasn’t easy.

The privilege of caring for animals is worth it. But it isn’t effortless.

To every veterinary professional: thank you for the unseen moments, the extra hours, the emotional strength, and the unwavering commitment you give every single day. The work you do matters more than you know.

Dr A

07/16/2026

How lucky are we to have had these relationships that are so valued, that saying goodbye is SO very hard❤️

07/04/2026

Simon’s Cat

07/02/2026

Colorado Springs is not currently in any danger, but if you had to evacuate what is the first thing you’d have packed for your pet?

06/30/2026

EMERGENCY PARROT BOARDING AVAILABLE

Our hearts are with everyone affected by the Aspen Acres Fire and the evacuation areas near Beulah, Rye, San Isabel, and surrounding communities!

If you are evacuating and need safe temporary boarding for your parrot or companion bird, The Gabriel Foundation may be able to help.

Please email: [email protected]
Or call (303) 629-5900 and click option 4

In your email, please include:
Your name and phone number
Your bird’s species and name
How many birds need boarding
Any urgent medical, behavioral, or diet notes
Where you are evacuating from, if you are comfortable sharing

For fire and evacuation updates, please follow Pueblo County Sheriff's Office and local emergency officials directly, as conditions may change quickly.

Please do not wait until the last minute if you know you may need help. but getting birds into a safe, calm space early can make a real difference.

Stay safe. Take your carriers, medications, food, water bowls, and any essential paperwork if you can. We are thinking of everyone impacted!