Home to Weld County’s most dedicated veterinary professionals, we specialize in all companion animals including avian and exotic.
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We are proud to be using the most advanced procedures such as laparoscopy, acupuncture, and digital imaging.
09/17/2025
🚨🐾 September 17 is National Pet Carbon Monoxide Safety Day 🐾🚨
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless gas that can be just as dangerous for pets as it is for people. 🐶🐱 Because our pets are smaller, they can be affected even faster.
✅ Protect your pets (and family) with these simple steps:
🔹 Install CO detectors on every floor of your home.
🔹 Check and replace batteries regularly.
🔹 Never leave pets in running cars inside a garage.
🔹 Keep fuel-burning appliances well maintained.
Signs of CO poisoning in pets may include:
😴 Weakness or lethargy
😵 Drowsiness or confusion
🤢 Vomiting
If you ever suspect CO exposure, get everyone (including your pets) to fresh air immediately and seek emergency care.
At West Ridge Animal Hospital, your pet’s safety is always our priority—at home, outdoors, and everywhere in between. 💙
09/16/2025
🌟 WOW — What a weekend! 🌟
Some of our West Ridge Animal Hospital team attended the Colorado Veterinary Medical Association 2025 Convention in Broomfield, CO (Sept 11–14), and came back with a wealth of knowledge to share with our patients and team. 🐾✨
They attended inspiring sessions led by some of the best in veterinary medicine, including:
🔹 Dr. Petra Cerna (Small Animal Symposium)
🔹 Dr. James Gaynor (Small Animal)
🔹 Dr. Gary Mason, Dr. Franklyn Garry, Dr. Kari Bevevino (Mixed Animal)
🔹 Dr. Ariel Fagen (Small Animal)
🔹 Jan Woods (Practice Efficiency)
🔹 Dr. Sam Hocker (Oncology)
We are so grateful to be part of the Colorado Veterinary Medical Association and to learn alongside so many brilliant, passionate professionals. Every lesson we bring back means better care for your pets. 💙🐶🐱🐴
09/16/2025
09/16/2025
Uh oh... we're all out of dog toys at our Weld Campus and we need your help! Cupcake is worried that her doggie friends will get bored in the shelter and is asking for gently used or brand-new toys to keep our dogs occupied as they await their forever homes!
Donations can be dropped off or shipped directly to our Weld Campus:
1620 42nd Street
Evans, CO 80620
Hours: M-F 12-6 and Sat/Sun 10-5
Donations can be left in the vestibule to the main entrance.
Our furry friends would really appreciate Kongs, plushies, rope toys, chew toys, puzzle toys... just to name a few! We also have a list of toy ideas on our website: https://www.nocohumane.org/contribute-supplies/
Thank you for your consideration! A new batch of toys will add a little fun and enrichment to our dogs' days in the shelter 🥰
09/16/2025
💙🐾 Adopt a Less-Adoptable Pet Week 🐾💙
This week, we shine a light on the incredible pets who often get overlooked in shelters—senior pets, pets with special needs, shy pets, or those who simply look a little different.
These pets may take a little extra patience, but they give back tenfold with love, loyalty, and gratitude. 💕 Every pet deserves a chance at a forever home, no matter their age, size, or quirks.
If you’re considering adding to your family, we encourage you to think about adopting one of these amazing “less-adoptable” pets—you might just find your perfect match. 🐶🐱
NOCO Humane
Rocky Mountain House Rabbit Rescue
Colorado Reptile Humane Society
09/15/2025
Planning a getaway? ✈️
Let your pet vacation with us at Purrs & Paws Pet Lodge! 🐾
Cozy suites, loving staff, and veterinary supervision = peace of mind for you and comfort for them.
📅 Book your pet’s stay today! https://www.wrah.net/boarding
09/15/2025
Great job Molly!
You make it look so easy
09/10/2025
Today is , which also falls during . As with other caregiving professionals, veterinarians are very much at risk for compassion fatigue. AVMA has a suite of resources and tips aimed at helping workplace wellbeing: http://bit.ly/3VkEAzG
09/10/2025
🕛Do you have time to help feed our community?!
We are light on volunteer help next week in our Food Distribution area. This crucial volunteer task helps us fill carts with food and bring them directly to our neighbors visiting us for help. We have time slots available in the morning and afternoon. Also, this is an excellent task to do with friends and coworkers!
🤝Sign up now at the Food Distribution Sign Up link in our bio.
09/10/2025
🎨 WeldWalls 2025 Artist Lineup! 🖌️
We’re thrilled to announce the incredible artists who will be transforming Downtown Greeley into a vibrant canvas this September 16–20! WeldWalls is an annual outdoor mural festival celebrating public art, creativity, and community.
Come see the murals come to life, join interactive events, and experience downtown like never before!
📅 September 16–20, 2025
📍 Downtown Greeley, CO
09/10/2025
Let’s chat about the importance of nutrition! For aviculturists of all levels, feeding a balanced diet to our psittacine species at home is valuable in order to provide our birds long and healthy lives. Parrots fed inappropriate diets are at risk of developing fatal diseases, such as atherosclerosis, hepatic lipidosis, reproductive disease, or cardiac disease to name a few. In many of these cases it all comes back to what we are feeding them in captivity – diets higher in fats, cholesterol, and omega 6 fatty acids. There’s a common misconception that these birds need primarily seed diets, but what many people do not realize is that most seeds lack basic vitamins and nutrients. Birds on seed-heavy diets often become obese, develop fatal diseases early in life, and require lifelong treatments to manage their symptoms. Because it is often difficult to recreate the natural diet parrots eat in the wild, we recommend combining formulated pellets made especially for parrots with fresh veggies, preferably organic, to ensure their main requirements are being met. Since food is often a way we bond with our birds, seeds can be used sparingly as treats for training and other fun enrichment activities! Of course, every bird comes with its special quirks and needs, so check out our new series with species specific bird care handouts!
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West Ridge Animal Hospital has been serving the animals of Northern Colorado since 1968. In 1978, West Ridge became the first American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) accredited hospital in the area. Accreditation requires advanced medical facilities and practices, and voluntary inspection of our medical records and standards of patient care. West Ridge Animal Hospital remains the only full service American Animal Hospital Association-accredited hospital in Greeley and has recently achieved the highest level of accreditation available.
As a team, we come together to provide the most comprehensive, compassionate care available. We continue to grow to serve you and your pet’s every need.
We offer a wide variety of surgical and professional services for the well being of your pet. We strongly believe in preventative health care including routine health checks, diagnostic blood panels and vaccinations, to name a few. Consult your veterinarian about arthritic pain management, geriatric care, and behavioral problems. We encourage you to approach any of our professional staff with questions you may have regarding your animal companion.
We are proud to offer a number of digital radiographic services to complement standard diagnostic procedures. If your pet undergoes radiographic procedures, your veterinarian evaluates the x-rays. In addition, a board-certified veterinary radiologist reviews all digital radiographs taken at West Ridge Animal Hospital. Bring a CD-R along with you on your visit and we will gladly burn a disk of your companions x-rays.
Along with routine surgical care, we provide advanced orthopedic surgery as well as cutting edge veterinary dental services. We are capable of handling virtually every emergency and customary surgical procedure as well.
West Ridge Animal Hospital is pleased to provide alternative or complementary treatment options. These services encompass dietary supplements, acupuncture, animal chiropractic, physical therapy, underwater treadmill and massage therapy.
We offer both traditional boarding as well as our special medical boarding which includes a full doctor’s examination daily, all medications and many extras. For our traditional boarding, you may choose from a list of fun and convenient options to spoil your pet.
