Southern Rockies Animal Emergency & Specialty
Emergency Care
If your pet needs emergency care, you can count on us. We're open for walk-in emergencies 24 hours a day—so your pet can get the expert care that’s needed, fast.
Specialty Services
Our specialty vets and staff work closely with you and your primary care veterinarian to provide the best-possible care for your pet. Because we’re all on the same team—yours.
Blood Donor Program
Happy and healthy dogs and cats are all accepted into our donor program. Our program not only provides blood for the pets in our care, but also for pets at other hospitals in southern Colorado.
Surgery
Helping Pets Heal
Let the advanced techniques and expert training of our surgery team help your pet.
Southern Rockies: On The Leading Edge
To give pets access to today’s most advanced veterinary care, we make continued investments in top people and leading technology. Notably:
We offer the only Radioiodine (I-131) treatment capabilities in Southern Rockies Region for cats with thyroid disease.
Call us right away at (719) 473-0482 to reach our team of experts if your pet needs emergency vet care.
Client Reviews & Testimonials
We at Southern Rockies Animal Emergency + Specialty have been dedicated to providing quality veterinary care to the Colorado Springs, CO community since 1994. We strive to treat your pets with the same care and compassion as if they were our own.
Alisha Mercer
5 / 5 Stars
On Google
Thank you for helping my best girl Jesse cross over to rainbow bridge. I cannot thank you enough.
Angeline Rowell
5 / 5 Stars
On Google
The staff was so sweet and supportive! I had my manx kitty-"Turtle" in for a pretty serious broken leg! I knew it was a bad break! The end result was amputation. But they were so attentive to my situation. It was a difficult decision but, I couldn't bare to lose my fur baby!!! They were so understanding and so professional . I feel fortunate that these people chose thei...
Julia Alvarez
5 / 5 Stars
On Google
This is the best specialty practice for I-131 treatment for cats! The veterinarians and support staff are professional and caring. Our hyperthyroid cat, Jack Skellington, had a really severe case and was treated at the radioactive iodine clinic in April 2024. His followup bloodwork was remarkably normal, and nine months and 3 pounds later, he looks like your average geriat...
William J. Hathaway
5 / 5 Stars
On Google
Caring! They asked the right questions, started treatment and worked with the information our other Vet had sent. Doctors were caring, explained what the treatment was and showed you the bill for the treatment plan. We have no complaints at all. Treatment was administrated over night and was briefed the next day. Picked up our Arya the next afternoon with meds and complet...
pete saucedo
5 / 5 Stars
On Google
This clinic took the time to assure our dogs safety when we arrived, they recommended the route that would be less painful and risky once they confirmed the condition. Went off of the low end on the estimate and also pitched in funds when additional meds were needed to help stick with the low end of estimate!!! I would recommend them to anyone and everyone Pete with Pro Ro...
Chris Sandifer
5 / 5 Stars
On Google
My cat developed a sudden limp on Saturday, and my primary vet was closed. I called several other vets and no one could get us in, but many of them recommended Southern Rockies, so I took him there. The service we received was fantastic! Dr Murrane was the perfect combination of smart and empathetic. They got my little guy examined, diagnosed, and had a treatment plan for...
Rebecca Brine
5 / 5 Stars
On Google
Everyone was so nice and helpful and treated me and my baby girl great!
Caroline Smith
5 / 5 Stars
On Google
Everyone was so nice and helpful when my pup was sick! They even called multiple times while he was staying there with check ups which helped calm my stress.
lea tari
5 / 5 Stars
On Google
ive been here twice for my two kitties. The front desk people and veterinarians were all very kind and helpful with our situation! i came at night both times and got in quicker than anticipated!
Gregorio Roby
5 / 5 Stars
On Google
This is the place to go If your fur baby is in need of emergency medical care. My brother and I are here right now and Dr. Acquaviva is the most empathetic and Knowledgeable vet in town. She’s working on my fur nephew right now as I’m writing this. I’m at ease knowing he’s in her care. Please give Dr. Acquaviva a pay raise, she deserves it. She goes above and beyond and yo...
This is the place to go If your fur baby is in need of emergency medical care. My brother and I are here right now and Dr. Acquaviva is the most empathetic and Knowledgeable vet in town. She’s working on my fur nephew right now as I’m writing this. I’m at ease knowing he’s in her care. Please give Dr. Acquaviva a pay raise, she deserves it. She goes above and beyond and yo...