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Your pet is part of your family and deserves the best veterinary care possible. As a full-service veterinary clinic in Colorado Springs, Ponderosa Veterinary Clinic is here to provide expert, compassionate services at an affordable price families can afford. We want to keep your pet happy and healthy for years to come! Discover our services and expert care, and get in touch with our friendly team to schedule your appointment.
From spay and neuter services, wellness exams, microchipping, dental work, and more, our team offers veterinary care to keep your dog or cat healthy. When you work with our veterinarians, you can have peace of mind knowing your fur baby is in compassionate hands.
Since 2015, our family-owned vet clinic has provided thoughtful and affordable healthcare for pets in the Colorado Springs area. From the moment you check in at our front desk to meeting your vet in one of our exam rooms, we’re committed to providing you and your pet with the best veterinary care experience possible. If you’re searching for another veterinarian for your dog or cat, just moved, or heard great things from friends, Ponderosa Veterinary Clinic would love to treat your furry family member. Meet our team below, and see why we’re Colorado Springs most trusted vet clinic!
Our mission is simple. We want to provide compassionate vet services while empowering pet owners with transparent information to make the best decisions for their pets.
Providing loving, respectful, and honest care is at the heart of everything we do. Hear from our patients’ parents and how our team provided their furry friends with expert veterinary care.
As another member of your family, your fur baby deserves top-notch veterinary care. Whether you’re looking for spay or neuter services or end-of-life care for your pet, our staff ensures compassion, respect, and transparency to you, your family, and your pet at all times. Your pet doesn’t just become a patient with Ponderosa Veterinary Clinic — you become family. Expert vet care is our passion, and we always want you to have a veterinary clinic you can call home. Get your questions answered by our team, or schedule an appointment today!
We provide full-service veterinary care, including wellness exams, vaccinations, dental care, diagnostics, soft-tissue surgery, spay/neuter, urgent care, microchipping, and preventive medicine. Our team focuses on personalized care plans that support your pet’s long-term health.
Yes. If your pet has a chronic condition such as allergies, arthritis, diabetes, or thyroid disease, we create a personalized care plan with appropriate monitoring, medications, and follow-up appointments.
A wellness exam evaluates your pet’s weight, heart and lung function, eyes, ears, skin, coat, abdomen, and any behavior or mobility changes. Your veterinarian will also discuss nutrition, vaccines, parasite prevention, and age-specific needs.
Vaccination recommendations vary by age, lifestyle, and risk factors. During your visit, our veterinary team will help determine the appropriate core and lifestyle vaccines to keep your pet safe.
Yes — we provide screening for heartworms, intestinal parasites, fleas, ticks, and mites, along with year-round prevention products. Our team will recommend the best option based on your pet’s habits and environment.
Signs your pet may need dental care include bad breath, visible tartar, red gums, dropping food, or pawing at the mouth. Annual dental exams help identify issues early, and professional cleanings remove buildup that can’t be addressed at home.
Yes — dental X-rays are an essential part of our dental service. They allow us to identify issues below the gumline, such as infection, root damage, or tooth decay.
We perform a variety of soft tissue surgeries, including spay/neuter, mass removals, wound repairs, hernia repairs, and select abdominal procedures. Your veterinarian will explain what to expect before, during, and after surgery.
Your pet’s safety is our top priority. We use pre-anesthetic bloodwork, continuous monitoring, IV fluids, and modern anesthesia protocols to ensure the safest experience possible.
After surgery, your pet may need rest, a cone, pain medications, and activity restrictions for 10–14 days. We provide detailed instructions tailored to your pet’s procedure and are available if you have questions during the healing process.
Our clinic offers digital X-rays, bloodwork, urinalysis, fecal testing, cytology, and other in-house diagnostic tools. This allows us to deliver results quickly and begin treatment sooner.
Bloodwork is recommended for:
Urgent care is available for pets experiencing issues like vomiting, diarrhea, limping, ear infections, minor wounds, allergic reactions, or sudden discomfort. If you’re unsure, call us — we will help determine whether your pet should be seen urgently.
Yes. Our team can perform testing such as X-rays, bloodwork, cytology, and parasite screening during urgent care appointments to quickly identify the cause of your pet’s symptoms.
Absolutely. We offer nutritional counseling and weight management plans tailored to your pet’s needs. Whether your pet is overweight, underweight, or has a condition requiring a special diet, we can guide you.
Yes — we love helping new pet parents! We can advise you on vaccination schedules, training basics, parasite prevention, nutrition, and socialization to get your pet started on a healthy path.
Bringing a favorite toy, blanket, or treats can help keep your pet calm. It’s also helpful to bring previous medical records, a list of concerns, and any medications your pet currently takes.
Yes — whenever possible, we combine services such as wellness exams, vaccinations, bloodwork, and nail trims into a single appointment to make your visit more convenient.
Ponderosa Veterinary Clinic is now accepting new patients. If you’d like to schedule an appointment please give us a call at 719-433-7671 .