Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital

Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital Our vision is to advance medicine by integrating world-class patient care with leadership in education & scientific discovery at Colorado State University.

Established in 1907, the Veterinary Hospital cared for local horses and cattle. In 1913 Aggie University started to offer its four-year program and began to teach future veterinarians. Since the beginning our medical standards have always been high. "We owe our excellence to those visionary founders, who through persistence and determination, laid the for all that was to come."
-Lance E. Perryman

, Former CVMBS Dean

Our goal is to offer you comprehensive veterinary medical care while providing instruction for our veterinary students, interns, and residents. Although the time you spend with us might be a bit longer than visiting a regular veterinary hospital, your pet will be seen by a veterinary team with a great amount of collective knowledge and expertise. This Facebook account is officially recognized by Colorado State University; however, the views and opinions expressed on this page are not necessarily those of the University. CSU retains discretion to allow or disallow comments and/or posts on this page. For more information about CSU’s Social Media Policy, visit http://www.socialmedia.colostate.edu/ and for more information about Colorado State University, visit http://www.colostate.edu/

04/21/2026

Our beloved 21-year-old grizzly bear, Emmett, is making good progress in his cancer journey. In February, his care team, in collaboration with Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital and Focused Ultrasound Resources, removed a cancerous mass from his tail.

Emmett fans from all over the world shared messages of support for the bear and his team, embarking on a rare surgical treatment for a grizzly. The team received excellent pathology results: the surgery seems to have been successful at removing all of the cancerous cells in that area. As the veterinarians say and many people will understand, “We got good margins.”

Emmett has been, “the most patient bear,” according to Rebecca Zwicker, Rocky Mountain Wild animal care manager. Pun intended. He has been an exemplary patient, participating in his recovery care with unbelievable consistency.

Daily, his care team and the CMZoo veterinary team ask Emmett to walk over to a fence, where they could monitor his surgical site and clean it through a protective barrier.

Read more here: https://www.cmzoo.org/news/archive/grizzly-bear-emmett-continues-to-recover-from-cancer-treatment/

04/20/2026

We're honored to have collaborated with Cheyenne Mountain Zoo to provide veterinary care to Tujoh, a very special orangutan. 🐻

A little detail we couldn’t not show you. Terrazzo floors, but make it CSU 🐏✨Just more of a reason to get excited about ...
04/17/2026

A little detail we couldn’t not show you.

Terrazzo floors, but make it CSU 🐏✨

Just more of a reason to get excited about our new Veterinary Hospital and Education Complex.

It’s ok, you can still kiss this cutie pug despite the warts. You won’t turn into a frog 💋Tallulah has been seeing our d...
04/16/2026

It’s ok, you can still kiss this cutie pug despite the warts. You won’t turn into a frog 💋

Tallulah has been seeing our dermatology team for over a year for a severe case of papillomavirus. While these wart-like lesions are most commonly found in the mouth, her case is unique because of how widespread they are. While some cases resolve on their own, Tallulah’s hasn’t and has required ongoing care and more advanced treatment.

Now Drs. Steven Dow and Jeremy Bachtel are teaming up on a clinical study to evaluate a new nanomedicine immunotherapy designed to help the body’s own immune system fight viral infections and cancers. This treatment has been effective in treating several types of cancers in horses and herpesvirus conjunctivitis in cats. Now, they are studying it in dogs with papillomavirus and cancers found in the mouth or skin.

We're pleased with the meaningful progress Tallulah has made and with the way she’s helping move this research forward. Thanks, Tallulah! 🐾

04/10/2026

We know it can feel like we’re judging your animal’s waistline, but it’s all for good reason!

But there’s more to it than meets the eye. Our veterinary team uses a Body Condition Score, or BCS, to assess overall body fat, not just appearance. It’s a 1 to 9 scale, with 4 to 5 as ideal.

Each step above that can mean about 10 to 15% over ideal body weight, which can impact comfort, mobility, and long-term health. As cute as a chonky pup is, we love a healthy one even more 🐾

Big things are coming this summer 🏥✨We’re excited to share more about our small animal hospital expansion. It’s designed...
04/10/2026

Big things are coming this summer 🏥✨

We’re excited to share more about our small animal hospital expansion. It’s designed to elevate the client and patient experience while reflecting the exceptional care our teams provide every day.

Here’s what’s ahead:
🐾 A spacious lobby created to reduce stress for patients and clients upon arrival
💡 Advanced lighting systems to support comfort and healing for hospitalized animals
💛 Quiet, private areas near our emergency service for meaningful moments with your pets
🩺 Expanded primary care services
✨ New spaces for our pharmacy, dentistry, and ophthalmology teams

This next chapter is about creating an environment that truly matches the excellence, compassion, and dedication of our people.

📸: Veterinary Hospital and Education Complex building exterior. Interior construction photos feature the lobby, pharmacy, and exam room

Get the full scoop at: https://cvmbs.source.colostate.edu/csu-vhec-enhancing-patient-care/

The new radiation therapy machine is officially in the building 👀🚛 It made the journey from California to Colorado, and ...
04/04/2026

The new radiation therapy machine is officially in the building 👀

🚛 It made the journey from California to Colorado, and the heaviest parts of the install are now complete (no small feat). Over the next couple of weeks, specialists will test and calibrate the machine to ensure it delivers radiation with incredible precision. Independent experts will also run full system checks to confirm everything meets the highest standards before we treat with the new equipment.

Our team is continuing to see patients, including consultations and treatment planning, as we prepare to bring the new machine online.

Once we get final sign-off, we’ll begin treating patients with the new system. We’re planning to be up and running in late April 💙

LinkedIn: Thrilled to announce the newest additions to our team, bringing expertise in logistics, operations, and patien...
04/01/2026

LinkedIn: Thrilled to announce the newest additions to our team, bringing expertise in logistics, operations, and patient care.

Reality:

…you’ll see

Happy April 1 😉

This is Ralph. Loved deeply by his family, he helped us better understand aging in dogs.Ralph was part of a clinical tri...
03/26/2026

This is Ralph. Loved deeply by his family, he helped us better understand aging in dogs.

Ralph was part of a clinical trial studying canine cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CCDS) and featured in our recent 60 Minutes feature. This condition in dogs is similar to dementia in people, and it’s a research focus at CSU as it advances how we understand, diagnose, and care for aging pets while offering insights that may one day benefit human health, too.

For Ralph’s family, participating in a clinical trial meant regular check-ins, daily care at home, and a close partnership with a team dedicated to his wellbeing every step of the way. Ralph passed away in December, but his contribution to this work continues to make a difference.

📲 Get his full story to learn more about CCDS and CSU’s leading-edge research into cognitive decline in dogs and people at https://source.colostate.edu/dog-dementia-research

CaN i PeT tHaT pUpPy? 🥹(For now… maybe. But not for long.)Morrell the puppy is on a very important path. He's training t...
03/23/2026

CaN i PeT tHaT pUpPy? 🥹
(For now… maybe. But not for long.)

Morrell the puppy is on a very important path. He's training to become a service dog. We’re proud to partner with Canine Companions to care for these puppies in training by providing essentials like vaccines and deworming during their first 18 months.

“Veterinary care is about more than helping animals—it’s about supporting the people who rely on them,” said Primary Care Medical Director Dr. Andrew Ciccolini. “That impact is especially meaningful with Canine Companions, where these dogs go on to provide life-changing support for individuals with disabilities.”

For National Puppy Day, dive into the ways the CSU community (including students!) supports these puppies during this first phase of training ➡️ https://cvmbs.source.colostate.edu/how-csu-students-and-veterinarians-support-service-dogs-in-training/

Be on the lookout for some familiar faces! 👀
03/22/2026

Be on the lookout for some familiar faces! 👀

In emergency situations, trauma is one of the biggest challenges veterinary teams work to overcome.That’s why our veteri...
03/19/2026

In emergency situations, trauma is one of the biggest challenges veterinary teams work to overcome.

That’s why our veterinarians are partnering with researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz to explore new ways to treat severe bleeding in both dogs and humans, from everyday emergencies to combat settings.

At the center of this work is tranexamic acid (TXA) and a critical question: can life-saving care be made portable when every second and resource counts?

🎒 Dr. Kelly Hall and the team are working toward solutions that could fit in a backpack and help stabilize patients in the moments that matter most.

Learn how this research could shape the future of trauma care ➡️ https://news.cuanschutz.edu/emergency-medicine/hendry-hofer-hall-dog-trauma

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The CSU James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital houses 79 veterinarians on clinics, representing 28 board-certified specialties, all under one roof. They are backed by leading technologies, and the expertise and care of 650 faculty, interns, residents, technicians, staff, students and volunteers.

Our goal is to offer you comprehensive veterinary medical care while providing instruction for our veterinary students, interns, and residents. Although the time you spend with us might be a bit longer than visiting a regular veterinary hospital, your pet will be seen by a veterinary team with a vast amount of collective knowledge and expertise. This Facebook account is officially recognized by Colorado State University; however, the views and opinions expressed on this page are not necessarily those of the University. CSU retains discretion to allow or disallow comments and/or posts on this page. For more information about CSU’s Social Media Policy, visit http://www.socialmedia.colostate.edu/ and for more information about Colorado State University, visit http://www.colostate.edu/