River Road Animal Hospital

06/16/2026

After 40 years in veterinary medicine, including 36 years at River Road Animal Hospital, Dr. Jim Lamb will be retiring at the end of June.

Throughout his career, Dr. Lamb has shared in the joy of welcoming new pets, the challenges of illness and injury, and the difficult goodbyes that come with loving animals. We are deeply grateful for the compassion and care he has given to our community over the years.

Dr. Lamb wanted to share the following message with the clients, patients, and friends who have been such an important part of his career.

We hope you'll take a moment to wish him well. We will all miss him dearly.

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After four decades in veterinary medicine, the time has come for me to retire from River Road Animal Hospital.

I graduated from Colorado State University in 1986 and began my journey at River Road Animal Hospital in 1990. In 2000, I had the privilege of purchasing the clinic and continuing to serve this wonderful community.

As I reflect on these years, I am filled with gratitude. I have truly loved talking with clients, caring for their pets, and working alongside so many special people. Veterinary medicine is an incredibly rewarding profession—no two days are ever the same, and every day brings new opportunities to make a difference in the lives of animals and the families who love them.

I will deeply miss River Road Animal Hospital, the patients who trusted me with their care, and the relationships that have meant so much to me over the years. It has been an honor to be a part of your lives and to share in the joys and challenges that come with caring for beloved pets.

At this point in my life, I am ready to step away from practice and spend more time with my family and friends. While this decision is bittersweet, I look forward to this next chapter and the opportunities it will bring.

Thank you to everyone who has supported me throughout my career. Your trust, friendship, and loyalty have meant more than I can ever express. I will always cherish the memories and connections made at River Road Animal Hospital.

With sincere gratitude,

Jim Lamb, DVM

06/13/2026

We had the pleasure of spending the day with Aaron and his stuffed friend, Chad, during Aaron's neuter this week. 💙

Aaron was quite the chatty little guy, and Chad stayed by his side every step of the way—from check-in to recovery.

Turns out dinosaurs don't roar after all... they make tiny Aaron noises. 🦖🐱

06/11/2026

🤍 Two fluffy faces that brightened our day.

Puppy visits often come with wagging tails, curious noses, and plenty of opportunities for cuddles—and these two were no exception.

Thank you for letting us be part of their healthcare journey as they grow. 🐾

06/08/2026

🖤 We seem to have a theme this week...

Four adorable patients. Four black coats. Four very different personalities.

From tiny purrs to wagging tails, these little ones brightened our day. 🐾

05/20/2026

Chief complaint: stuffing emergency. 🩺🧸

Our surgical team acted quickly, and we’re happy to report the patient made a full recovery and is now resting comfortably with friends during post-op care. 💙🐾

05/18/2026

This week’s featured visitors:
💙 Bruce — a stunning Siamese kitten with the bluest eyes
🐶 Charlie — tiny Chihuahua, huge personality
🐾 Zadie & Shark — puppy partners in crime

05/15/2026

After months of planning, construction, dust, noise, and teamwork… we’re so excited to finally share our updated space with you. 💙🐾

This remodel has been a huge labor of love for our team. From temporary workspaces to construction chaos, everyone pulled together to keep caring for patients every step of the way. 💙

Now we finally get to show you the finished result.

Welcome to the new River Road Animal Hospital!

05/14/2026

This week’s puppy spotlight goes to Lazarus and Roxy!
These beautiful Great Dane puppies are 15 weeks old and already over 60 pounds each. We can’t wait to watch them grow! 🐾

Reminder: Great Dane puppies grow approximately 7 inches every time you blink. 👀

05/13/2026

Today’s reminder that recovery gear can still be fashionable. Wishing Macaroni a smooth recovery! 🐾 We love all of the creative cones we see!

05/11/2026