Services Offered At Seven Hills Veterinary Hospital
At Seven Hills Veterinary Hospital, we believe that your pet is a part of the family, yours and ours. That is why we have made it our mission to provide comprehensive and compassionate veterinary care and that is in the best interests of you and your furriest family member. If you are in the Aurora area, and are looking for a caring veterinary team to help make sure your pet remains in good health, we are nearby and ready to help.
To learn more about the many services our veterinary clinic offers, or to schedule an appointment, please contact us at:
Contact us at (303) 699-1600
24/7 Emergency Animal Hospital
Accidents, injuries and illnesses never take into account time of day. While some situations can wait until the next morning or business day, others require immediate attention. This is why we offer emergency animal hospital services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Our emergency pet hospital is staffed with highly experienced, dedicated veterinarians and veterinary care support staff. Our emergency animal hospital provides trauma and critical care for accidents, injuries and illnesses of all types. Our emergency staff are equipped to manage the medical care and help our clients through stressful and potentially life threatening situations. We will work with our clients to make sure you have a good understanding of your pet's illness and what steps should be taken to provide the best care options for your pet.
Please visit our emergency services page to learn more and please know that if your pet needs emergency care anytime day or night, that we are here for you.
Dog Health Services
- Allergy Testing
- Anesthesia
- Behavior Services
- Cancer Treatment
- Cardiology
- Dental Care
- Dermatology
- Deworming
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Emergency Care
- Endoscopy
- Eye Care
- Fitness
- Fleas and Ticks
- Heartworms
- Illnesses
- Integrative Medicine
- Intestinal Parasites
- Laboratory Testing
- Laparoscopic Surgery
- Laser Therapy
- Medications
- Microchip ID
- Nutrition
- Pain Management
- Pregnancy
- Preventative Care
- Puppy Care
- Rehabilitation
- Semi-Annual Wellness Exams
- Senior Care
- Spay or Neuter
- Surgery
- Vaccinations
To learn more about our comprehensive dog health services, please contact us or visit our dog health services page.
Cat Health Services
- Allergy Testing
- Anesthesia
- Behavior Services
- Cancer Treatment
- Cardiology
- Declawing
- Dental Care
- Dermatology
- Deworming
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Emergency Care
- Eye Care
- Flea & Tick Prevention
- Heartworm Prevention
- Illnesses and Disease
- Integrative Medicine
- Intestinal Parasites
- Kitten Care
- Lab Tests
- Laser Therapy
- Medications
- Microchip ID
- Nutrition
- Pain Management
- Pregnancy
- Preventative Care
- Semi-Annual Wellness Exams
- Senior Care
- Spay or Neuter
- Surgery
- Vaccinations
To learn more about our comprehensive cat health services, please contact us or visit our cat health services page.
Exotic Pet Services
In addition to dogs and cats, we count many exotic animal species among our valued and loyal patients. This includes:
- Birds
- Reptiles
- Guinea Pigs
- Ferrets
- Rabbits
- Small Mammals
In addition to providing comprehensive veterinary diagnostic and surgical services for these pets, the veterinarians and staff at Seven Hills Veterinary Hospital are also available to help educate owners of exotic pets about proper care and the special needs many of these animals require.
We offer the following exotic animal veterinary services:
- ICU Facilities
- Diagnostic Services
- In House Laboratory
- Emergency Services
- Beak/Wing/Nail Clipping
- Nail Trimming
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Allergy Testing & Treatment Bring Relief to Your Pet
While some pet owners may find this surprising, pets, much like people, are susceptible to allergies. It is not uncommon for pet owners to notice signs of illness in their dog or cat and bring the pet to a veterinarian for help, only to find out that the problem is an allergy and not something more serious.
Boarding
There is nothing more luxurious than a relaxing vacation away from home. If you’re a pet owner, however, it can be hard to relax while worrying whether the neighbor kid gave Oscar his meds or made sure Coco got enough exercise. Our practice offers pet boarding so you never have these worries. You can kick back knowing that your beloved pets are properly cared for in a friendly, fun, secure and nurturing environment.
Canine Cardiology
- Congestive heart failure
- Heart disease
- Hypertension
- Dilated and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
- Valvular Disorders
Canine Diagnostic Imaging Ultrasound, MRI, X-Rays, Radiology
What is Veterinary Canine Diagnostic Imaging?
Caring For Mature, Senior and Geriatric Cats
Understanding The Changing Health Needs Of Mature, Senior And Geriatric Cats
Caring for Your Aging Pet
Improved nutrition and advances in veterinary science have resulted in dogs and cats enjoying longer lives. However, with longer lives come many of the ailments associated with old age in humans. Among these are kidney disease, cancer, arthritis, diabetes, cataracts, and urinary tract infections, to name a few.
Caring for Your New Puppy or Kitten
As the owner of a new puppy or kitten, you will need to visit a veterinarian for health checks, immunizations, intestinal parasite screenings, and other preventive health care concerns. If you are a first-time pet owner, this is an opportunity to learn about your new pet’s medical and other health needs.
Caring for Your Pet’s Eyesight
While generally not a major condition seen by veterinarians, your pet’s eyes are important and can have problems that require treatment. Fortunately, most pet eye problems are minor and treatable. However, when the eyes are involved, it is important to seek treatment from a veterinarian immediately as delays can result in a more serious condition or even blindness.
Cat Cardiology
How A Cat's Heart Works
- Veins carry exhausted blood from the body to the right atrium
- Blood is stored in the right atrium momentarily until being pumped into the right ventricle
Cat Dental Care
Cat House Calls
When Is In Home Cat Care Called For
Cat Nutrition
The Pros And Cons Of Different Types Of Cat Food
Cat Spaying and Neutering
Cat Surgery
Understanding Why A Cat Surgery Has Been Recommended
Cat Vaccinations - Everything You Should Know
The importance of vaccinations to the overall health and longevity of your cat cannot be understated. Cat vaccines are medically and scientifically proven to combat the incubation and transmission of crippling and fatal feline diseases. Our veterinary staff is dedicated to educating people about the importance of cat vaccinations, including what cat vaccines are necessary, and when they should be scheduled.
Compassionate End-of-Life Care for Your Pet
While advancements in veterinary science have been able to provide pets with longer and healthier lives, there still comes a point when a pet nears the end of his or her natural life. A checklist may be helpful for you to understand your pet's current Quality of Life.
Declawing Cats: Examining the Pros, Cons and Alternatives
A part of normal cat behavior is their instinctive need to scratch on surfaces to remove excess claw material and keep the nails clean and in good shape. Cats obviously enjoy this behavior and certainly are not aware that their behavior may be seen as destructive to their owners. Unfortunately while your cat is happily clawing on your favorite chenille chair furniture, you may be grimacing and very unhappy with one of your favorite family members.
Dental Care For Cats
What Every Cat Owner Should Know About Dental Care For Cats
Dentistry
Sometimes, keeping Tiger’s chompers healthy can feel like big job Luckily, our practice provides advanced veterinary dentistry services in addition to basic dental care.
This includes routine care such as cleaning, along with treating more complicated conditions. Because our pets don’t brush their teeth every night before bed like we do, tartar can firmly adhere to the teeth.
Diagnosing & Treating Pet Skin Problems
When your dog or cat continually engages in excessive scratching, licking, or chewing a particular area of his or her body, it is more than likely an indication that something is wrong and a visit to your veterinarian is in order. While these activities can be an indication of a more serious health problem, the diagnosis in most cases will likely be a problem with your pet’s skin.
Diagnosing & Treating Your Pet’s Internal Organs
Disease, injury, and even hereditary factors can affect the health of your dog or cat’s internal organs, such as the heart, lungs, intestines, kidneys, pancreas, and so on. Being located inside a dog or cat’s body, problems occurring in these internal organs often don’t become visible until they reach advanced stages.
Diagnosing And Treating Cancer In Cats
Diagnosing Your Pet’s Medical Problems
Before a veterinarian can recommend a treatment, her or she must first determine what is causing the symptoms exhibited by the animal. At our in-house veterinary laboratory , a sample of a pet’s blood, urine, and/or feces can reveal an extensive amount of information about what is going on inside your pet’s body.
Digital Radiology
As technology leads us into the future and improves our lives, diagnostic imaging is no exception. Digital radiology gives our practice the ability to diagnose conditions almost on the spot. This allows us to treat conditions faster and more effectively.
Does Your Dog Have Allergies? Dog Allergy Testing
Dog Allergy Symptoms
Dog Acupuncture
What Is Veterinary Acupuncture For Dogs?
Dog Behavior - A Compassionate, Sensible, Effective Approach
Illness doesn't always have a physical cause, and the sad truth is that more dogs are put to sleep because of behavioral problems than because of disease or injury. Dog obedience training can ensure your canine is a safe and enjoyable member of your family. From training puppies to addressing unwanted behavior in an older dog, our veterinarians can help you achieve a better bond with your furry friend.
Dog Cancer - Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
Dog Dental Care
It is important to realize that your dog will rarely tell you when it is experiencing dental pain. All dogs will endure some level of dental disease and dental pain during their lives. The best way to minimize these issues is for your dog is to start out with a great dental health routine at home. This should be supplemented with regular dental cleanings performed by veterinary professionals (a veterinarian and veterinary nurse to aid in the dental cleaning and patient care during the procedure).
Dog Endoscopy: Gastrointestinal Exams For Dogs
At Seven Hills Veterinary Hospital, Inc, we utilize the most up to date equipment which allows us to offer a very high level of care to all of our patients. Canine endoscopy uses a tiny video camera at the end of a very narrow scope, called an endoscope that is inserted either into the stomach through the mouth or the colon via the rectum. This allows a veterinarian to view a dog's gastrointestinal tract, or other areas of concern throughout his or her body.
Dog Microchipping
Why Should I Microchip My Dog?
Dog Surgery
What To Know When Dog Surgery Has Been Recommended
Dog Vaccinations
Dog Vet Services From Veterinarians Who Really Care
EKG Services for Your Dog or Cat
Electrocardiography is the process used to perform an electrocardiogram, or EKG, test on a dog or cat’s heart. An EKG measures the rate and regularity of heartbeats. In addition, an EKG also measures and provides information about the size and position of the animal’s heart chambers.
Emergency & Critical Veterinary Care Services
Seven Hills Veterinary Hospital is the only 24-hour emergency hospital in Aurora, and one of the few in the greater Denver area, that provides around-the-clock emergency care for ill or injured pets.
Illness and injuries can happen unexpectedly at any hour of the day or night. When your pet requires immediate veterinary attention due to injury or illness late at night, you want to be able to obtain the necessary treatment. We have a veterinarian and other veterinary staff on duty and ready to provide critical care for your pet 24 hours a day.
Emergency Vet - 24 Hour Animal Hospital
Endoscopy
As a puppy, Champ snuck into Mary’s knitting bag and swallowed a small ball of yarn. When he became unwell, Mary called our practice right away. The yarn didn’t show up on the x-ray so we used endoscopy to look inside Champ’s digestive tract and remove the yarn. Endoscopy is a procedure that uses a tiny video camera at the end of a very narrow scope in order to see inside of the body. Sometimes our practice uses endoscopy for surgical procedures but most often we use it for diagnostic purposes. Minimally invasive, the procedure requires relatively little recovery.
Everything You Should Know About Microchipping Cats
What Are Microchip IDs, And Why Does My Cat Need One?
At Seven Hills Veterinary Hospital, Inc, we understand that the bond you and your beloved feline friend share is invaluable and irreplaceable. We also understand that by nature, cats are roaming creatures and therefore run the risk of wandering too far from home, or just accidentally losing their way. In fact, a staggering number of cats are lost in the shelter system each year because they lack any means to identify them with. This is why we are happy to offer cat microchip identification services.
Examining Your Pet Using Digital Ultrasound
Ultrasound is a veterinary internal medicine tool that, like digital X-rays, is used to examine a pet’s internal organs without having to resort to exploratory veterinary surgery. Ultrasound is a safe procedure that is both painless and stress free for the pet.
Expert Care for Exotic Pets
There is an increased interest these days in people keeping exotic animals as pets. A range of creatures, from snakes and lizards to birds, ferrets, hedgehogs, and other small animals, can be family pets.
In addition to providing state-of-the-art veterinary diagnostic and surgical services for these pets, the veterinarians and staff at Seven Hills Veterinary Hospital are also available to help educate owners of exotic pets about proper care and the special needs many of these pets require.
Feline Diagnostic Imaging Ultrasound, MRI, X-Rays, Radiology
What is Veterinary Feline Diagnostic Imaging?
Heartworms In Dogs - Symptoms And Treatments
How dog nutrition affects quality of life
What is good dog nutrition?
Immunizations for Your Pet
Immunizations are needed to both protect your pet from harmful diseases as well as comply with local pet ownership laws. At Seven Hills Veterinary Hospital, we provide the initial vaccinations during new puppy or kitten care visits and follow up with needed boosters during your dog or cat’s regular veterinary wellness visits.
In recommending and administering vaccinations, we follow the AAHA’s three-year vaccination protocol, and we do not believe in over vaccination for your pets.
In-House Laboratory for Quick Diagnosis
In addition to having a veterinarian and staff on duty around-the-clock to handle pet health emergencies, Seven Hills Veterinary Hospital has its own in-house veterinary laboratory. In emergency situations, when time is of the essence, we don’t have to send samples to outside veterinary laboratories and wait for the results. Instead, we do the necessary analysis in our laboratory and get the results immediately.
Among our most common laboratory tests are:
In-House Pharmacy for Seven Hills Veterinary Hospital Clients
As part of our commitment to providing convenience for our clients and their pets, Seven Hills Veterinary Hospital maintains a small on-site pharmacy. Our pharmacy is available as a service to our pet owners. Because of its small size, use of the pharmacy is limited only to clients of Seven Hills Veterinary Hospital.
With our on-site pharmacy, pet owners can usually pick up medications prescribed for their pets by our veterinarians during their visit rather than having to travel elsewhere and wait to have their pet’s prescriptions filled.
Internal Exams With Veterinary Endoscopy
Veterinary surgery, while often necessary, carries with it a certain amount of risk. It can result in pain and discomfort continuing for days or weeks while your pet is healing. Endoscopy is an alternative procedure that has replaced the need in many instances for pets to undergo exploratory surgery.
Kitten Care
Laparoscopic Veterinary Surgery
Among the state-of-the-art tools we employ at Seven Hills Veterinary Hospital is a laparoscopic surgical unit. Laparoscopic surgery is increasingly being used in both veterinary and human medicine due to its many health and safety benefits.
As a veterinary practice that truly cares for the welfare of your pet, we like the fact that our laparoscopic unit enables us to significantly reduce both the pain and recovery time of many types of veterinary surgery.
Lasers in Veterinary Treatment
Lasers have proven to be a great tool for modern veterinary medicine. For veterinary surgeons, lasers have all but replaced their scalpel blades. In addition to being a surgical tool, the laser is also an excellent tool for therapy purposes.
Managing Pain to Improve Your Pet’s Quality of Life
As a practice based on caring, the veterinarians and staff at Seven Hills Veterinary Hospital are dedicated to treating your pets with the most humane and pain-free means possible. To this end, we constantly seek new types of equipment and procedures that promise less pain and faster recoveries.
Medical Boarding for Your Pet
Seven Hills Veterinary Hospital is a full-service animal hospital providing a range of routine and emergency care and treatment services for pets. Since our focus is on veterinary treatment and care, we do not offer other services such as pet boarding.
However, for those occasions when it is better for your dog or cat to remain with us overnight for further treatment or for recovery immediately following treatment, we maintain a small pet boarding facility within our hospital.
Pain Management
When it comes to managing your pet’s pain, our practice offers and the highest quality of care utilizing compassion and the most effective medical treatments available. We develop a unique pain management plan to best serve the individual needs of your pet. This plan may include medication, complementary treatment or a combination of both.
Payment Options & Insurance
Payment for our veterinary services is due at the time of delivery. We accept cash, checks, debit cards, and major credit cards.
Check out Pet Insurance Review – A great resource to research pet insurance cost, coverage, and value.
As a convenience for our clients, we recommend Trupanion Pet Insurance or the CareCredit program.
Pet Cancer Treatment
Unfortunately, cancer affects animals as well as humans. Cancer is caused by the uncontrolled growth of cells in the body. These cells serve no purpose and can originate in any of the body's tissues. The cancerous tumor can expand, and if it connects with the circulatory or lymph systems, can spread and infect other tissues in the body.
Pet Dental Care & Surgery
Our pets rely on their teeth for chewing food. People sometimes don’t pay much attention to their pet’s teeth and simply assume their dog or cat will always have his or her teeth. However, pets are susceptible to periodontal disease and other problems with their teeth, and these problems become more common in dogs and cats three years of age and older.
Among the signs that your dog or cat may have dental problems, especially periodontal disease in the gums, are:
Preventing and Treating Fleas and Ticks For Dogs
How Does My Dog Pick Up Fleas And Ticks?
Preventing And Treating Heartworms In Cats
Preventive Care For Cats
What Is Involved In A Cat Preventive Care Program?
Preventive Health Care For Dogs
What Goes Into A Dog Health Preventive Care Regimen
Puppy Care
How To Take Care Of A Puppy
Spaying And Neutering Dogs
Taking Care of Your Pet’s Heart Health
Heart disease, much like cancer, is primarily a disease of old age and, until recently, it was not a common cause of death in pets. However, veterinary medicine has made great strides in recent times, which has enabled us to provide our pets with longer and healthier lives. These longer lives have resulted in pets increasingly encountering diseases, such as heart disease, that are associated with old age.
The Importance Of Cat Wellness Exams
It is very important to have a veterinarian examine your cat at least once a year. Cats age significantly faster than humans and therefore it is imperative for cat owners to stay on top of wellness exams in order to catch any potential health problems before they begin. Most cat illnesses are much easier and less expensive to treat and cure when caught in the early stages before they progress or develop complications. Therefore, regular cat wellness exams are the cornerstone of preventive veterinary medicine.
The Importance of Nutrition for Your Pet’s Health
Good health requires proper nutrition. A healthy diet for your dog or cat is one of the requirements for a healthier and longer life for your pet. A good time to discuss your pet’s nutritional needs or ask questions about special veterinary diets is during your pet’s twice-yearly pet wellness visits.
The Importance of Periodic Pet Wellness Visits
Veterinarians frequently only see pets for puppy or kitten exams and legally mandated immunizations. What many pet owners fail to realize is that modern veterinary science has provided tools that enable veterinarians to diagnose and treat a whole range of conditions that were previously considered to be simply declining health due to old age, with euthanasia being the only humane solution.
Treating Pet Endocrine Disorders
Endocrinology is the branch of veterinary medicine that diagnoses and treats problems with your dog or cat's endocrine glands, which secrete hormones that regulate many of your dog or cat's internal organs. When these glands malfunction and produce too much or too little of a hormone, problems result in the body. If not diagnosed and treated, illness and possibly death are the result.
Among the glands that make up the endocrine system are:
Understanding Dog Blood Tests
Veterinary Acupuncture For Cats
Cat acupuncture is a safe and effective treatment modality that allows the veterinarians here at Seven Hills Veterinary Hospital, Inc use to address a variety of feline health issues and reduce pain in our feline patients.
Veterinary Intensive Care Unit
A veterinary intensive care unit is a section in a veterinary hospital where pets whose conditions require close observation and care are placed until they have stabilized and will be able to safely recover without being under constant observation. Pets with severe injuries or serious, life-threatening illnesses are prime examples of animals needing the services of a veterinary intensive care unit.
Veterinary Orthopedic Surgery
The ability to actively move about without pain is necessary for a dog or cat’s quality of life. Unfortunately, injuries, physical stress on joints and ligaments, and, in some cases, genetics can result in a pet (dogs more than cats) becoming lame and experiencing pain due to problems in their joints and ligaments.
When an accident occurs and your pet suffers a broken bone, the veterinarians at Seven Hills Veterinary Hospital are equipped with several different methods to repair the injury, from internal fixation such as bone plates to external coaptation such as casts.
Veterinary Radiology
Veterinary radiology provides a means of obtaining views of your pet’s internal organs by using X-rays, ultrasound, and other non-invasive imaging procedures. In veterinary medicine, X-rays are used to examine and diagnose conditions inside your pet’s body that are out of sight to the veterinarian. Just as with their human owners, X-rays are used when needed in examining your pet’s teeth, chest, bone fractures, and other internal areas of your pet’s body.
Veterinary Services For Cats
Since 1985 the Veterinarians and support staff at Seven Hills Veterinary Hospital have sought to achieve the highest standards of veterinary medicine. We feel that cats are part of the family, yours and ours. Our clients response to the care we provide is the strongest testament to the quality of care we provide for their cats.
What Blood Tests Can Tell You About Your Cat's Health
When Will A Veterinarian Order Blood Tests For Cats
When Your Pet Requires Surgery
Veterinary surgery involves anesthetizing your dog or cat, and then surgically incising into their body to remove or repair tissues or organs that are diseased or injured.
While a lifesaving procedure, veterinary surgery is accompanied by potential danger as well. For this reason, the veterinarians and staff at Seven Hills Veterinary Hospital always follow the strict safety guidelines dictated by the American Animal Hospital Association, as well as continually seek newer and safer surgical equipment and procedures to use on your pet.