Wellshire Animal Hospital
Wellshire Animal Hospital is a general practice practice in Denver, CO. Procedures include Dental extractions, Stomach tacking (gastropexy), Pet Wellness Care, and Deworming.
About
Wellshire Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary hospital in Denver, CO, offering a comprehensive range of medical and surgical care. Services include wellness exams, puppy and kitten care, dentistry, and a full range of surgical procedures such as spays, neuters, mass removals, splenectomies, and liver biopsies. The hospital utilizes a state-of-the-art facility and provides in-house diagnostics and routine surgery.
The hospital is located in University Hills and serves Denver, CO, and surrounding areas, aiming to cultivate lifelong relationships with pet owners. The team, including Dr. Etheridge and Dr. Watterud, brings over four decades of veterinary experience, focusing on high-quality care with a personal touch. They also coordinate with mobile board-certified surgeons for advanced orthopedic and specialized cases.
Surgical team
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Dr. Etheridge
Dr. Etheridge has over four decades of experience in the veterinary field.
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Dr. Watterud
Dr. Watterud has over four decades of experience in the veterinary field.
Procedures
- Dental extractions
- Stomach tacking (gastropexy)
- Pet Wellness Care
- Deworming
- Specialized surgeries
- Pre-anesthetic blood testing
- Mass removals
- Organ biopsy
- IV catheter placement
- Pet surgical procedures
- Puppy and Kitten Care
- Vaccines
- Pet Dentistry
- Liver biopsies
- Laparoscopic-assisted gastropexies
- Laparoscopic spays
- Laparoscopic abdominal surgeries
- Litterbox training
- Foreign body removal via endoscopy
- Pre-surgical examination
- Microchipping
- Sterilization
- Laparoscopy
- Soft tissue procedures
- Emergency situations involving trauma
- Neutering
- Preventive care
- Spaying
- Housetraining
- Parasite prevention
- Spay and neuter surgeries
- Endoscopy
- Removal of tumors
- Splenectomies
- Postoperative follow-ups
- Gastrointestinal obstructions
Equipment
- Fiberoptic camera
- Surgical suite
- Specialized warming systems
- Specialized instruments
Photos
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Frequently asked questions
- What types of surgical procedures are offered at Wellshire Animal Hospital?
- Wellshire Animal Hospital offers a full range of pet surgical procedures in a fully equipped surgical suite. These include soft tissue procedures, laparoscopy, endoscopy, dental extractions, spay and neuter surgeries, mass removals, splenectomies, liver biopsies, and foreign body removal. For advanced orthopedic and specialized cases, they coordinate with mobile board-certified surgeons who perform procedures on-site.
- What is included in puppy and kitten care at Wellshire Animal Hospital?
- Puppy and kitten care at Wellshire Animal Hospital begins with a full physical examination to check for illness or congenital issues, record weight, and review health records. They outline vaccination schedules, recommend parasite prevention, and provide guidance on nutrition, behavior, socialization, spaying or neutering, and microchipping. Early visits are encouraged to establish a strong foundation for long-term health.
- Does Wellshire Animal Hospital offer minimally invasive surgical options?
- Yes, Wellshire Animal Hospital utilizes minimally invasive techniques like laparoscopy and endoscopy whenever appropriate to reduce tissue trauma and speed recovery. Laparoscopic surgery is used for spays, liver biopsies, and stomach tacking, resulting in smaller incisions, less pain, and shorter recovery times. Endoscopy helps examine or retrieve objects from the gastrointestinal tract without open abdominal surgery.
- How does Wellshire Animal Hospital ensure pet safety during surgery?
- To ensure pet safety, every patient undergoing surgery is evaluated prior to anesthesia with a complete pre-surgical examination and pre-anesthetic blood testing. IV catheter placement is used for fluid therapy, blood pressure support, and medication delivery. Continuous monitoring is provided during and after anesthesia, along with body temperature management and integrated pain management before, during, and after surgery.
- What is Wellshire Animal Hospital's mission regarding pet care?
- Wellshire Animal Hospital's mission is to cultivate lifelong relationships by helping pets live their best lives with their owners. They strive to earn trust daily by providing exceptional care in a safe and comfortable environment, partnering with clients to nurture the human-animal bond through compassionate, expert, and affordable veterinary care. They focus on placing each client and patient as their highest priority.