We are a full-service companion animal care hospital in Montrose, Colorado,
offering exceptional state-of-the-art medical care.

We strive for perfection in the care of your furry family.

Communication Code of Conduct

Our practice strives to have clear, calm, polite and respectful communication with our clients. We all need to be respectful of each other’s time and strive to have efficient and effective interactions for the benefit of all.

These ideals facilitate positive outcomes in all aspects of our interactions. Without this cooperative effort there can be challenges that adversely affect the experience for everyone. We will not tolerate offensive or aggressive communication towards our staff.

We appreciate your patronage and strive for positive interactions. We are happy to transfer your pet(s) records if you do not share the same vision.

Our Services

Chemotherapy
Dentistry
Diagnostic Laboratory Services
Endodontic Dentistry
Internal Medicine
Laser Therapy
Radiology
Surgery
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Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy

The word “cancer” instills a great deal of fear in most people. Almost everyone knows someone who has battled this dreaded condition. Animals get cancer, too. As with people, it is important to identify the cell type of cancer. The many different “cell-types” have dramatically different biologic behaviors within the body. Identifying the type of cancer and the area of the body affected helps your veterinarian to give you information you need to choose the best course of treatment. A thorough physical examination and some basic tests need to be done to start the assessment of the condition. With this […]

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Dentistry
Dentistry

Exceptional Dental Care Commonly referred to as a “Dental” or “Teeth Cleaning”, a thorough, professional oral cleaning and assessment is essential for patient health and comfort. Animals quietly endure severe dental disease and pain without showing any signs of discomfort. Many clients are more concerned about the anesthesia; than the disease, infection and chronic pain associated with untreated dental disease. Attempting to perform dental care without appropriate sedation is unsafe, ineffective and cruel. We provide exceptional dental care, using optimal anesthetic techniques and monitoring protocols for patient safety. We are dedicated to providing referral quality dental care and advanced dental […]

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Diagnostic Laboratory Services
Diagnostic Laboratory Services

In House Blood Analysis We generally do not need to send routine samples to an outside laboratory; we are capable of performing extensive diagnostic blood work, on multiple patients, 24 hours a day and have the results in minutes. It is imperative to have this information quickly to make accurate and timely treatment recommendations to provide the exceptional care your companion needs. Endoscopy Endoscopy allows a visual examination of internal organs and body parts without invasive exploratory surgery. An endoscope also allows for a less painful way to document a disease process. Small biopsies may be taken to help make […]

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Endodontic Dentistry
Endodontic Dentistry

Endodontic treatment is necessary in the restoration and preservation of vital teeth within the mouths of dogs and cats to include canine and major chewing teeth (carnassial teeth). Dogs and cats who break their teeth from blunt trauma (frisbee throwing, tug toys, fights) and chewing on hard objects (elk and deer horns, hooves, rocks and hard chews) will highly benefit from these essential dental treatments.

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Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine

The branch of veterinary medicine that deals with the diagnosis and (non surgical) treatment of diseases. We have the experience and diagnostic tools to identify and treat the most extensive of internal medicine diseases. Through blood work, cytology, tonometry, ultrasound, endoscopy, digital x-ray and other diagnostic tools we can help you determine the best course of treatment for your companion. With our complete in-house laboratory, most samples can be analyzed and the results reviewed in a matter of minutes. Ophthalmic Examination Your eyes are precious and so are your pet’s. If eye diseases are not properly identified and treated quickly […]

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Laser Therapy
Laser Therapy

We have a Class IV Therapy Laser! This unit can only be purchased and used by medical professionals, and is among the most powerful medical lasers available. With our training, knowledge and experience we can provide tremendous benefit to our patients. Laser therapy is an FDA-approved treatment modality that helps decrease pain, reduce inflammation and promotes healing. Laser therapy is very effective in treating acute and chronic conditions. Laser therapy treatments are safe, effective, painless and fast. Treatments for superficial injuries can take a couple of minutes or less, treatments on deeper tissues may take 5 to 10 minutes. Some […]

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Radiology
Radiology

Our suite of radiology services offers Digital Radiography (Digital "X-rays), Digital Dental Radiography, Ultrasound or Ultrasonography, and Endoscopy.

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Surgery
Surgery

San Juan Veterinary Clinic provides exceptional surgical care We perform many surgeries, some of which are not commonly performed at most veterinary practices. SJVC has made tremendous investment in equipment and training to be able to provide this level of service. We are proud to provide these services, right here on the Western Slope. Having surgery done close to home helps allow you and your companion to be more at ease and makes for much easier follow-up visits. Here are just a few of the advanced surgeries we can routinely perform: TPLO (Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy) Laryngeal Paralysis Tie-back (Lar-Par […]

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Christi is our Employee of the quarter. Heres a few fun facts about her. Christi has worked for San Juan Vet Clinic for 4 years; she is one of our client care representatives. Her job is a very delicate balancing act of getting the client what they need, and what the doctors need. She answers phones, records patient and client records, helps keep the office and client rooms clean. She is a very busy lady!! Question: When you were younger, what did you want to be when you grew up? Christi: a teacher or fighter pilot Question: Do you have any pets Christi: Yes, too many to count. LOL 4 dogs, 3 cats, and several farm animals. Question: What is your favorite color? Christi: Purple, Green and Brown Question: What are your hobbies? Christi: Camping, hunting, hiking, crafting, reading, sewing, herbal tinctures and remedies. Question: Where is the coolest place you have traveled to? Christi: Olympic National Forest Question: What is something that always makes you smile? Christi: My grandchildren Question: What is the strangest food combination you enjoy? Christi: Romane Lettuce with Cashew butter and bananas Question: What would your warning label say? Christi: Caution: Bark is worse than bite. Question: What book changed your life? Christi: The Bait of Satan Question: What is your favorite season? Christi: Fall and Spring Question: What is your favorite song? Christi: Amazing Grace Question: What movie could you quote by heart? Christi: Newsies and The Little Mermaid Question: Describe yourself in three words. Christi: Loyal, Relatable, Feisty Question: What is your favorite cocktail? Christi: An Old Fashion Question: If you could be any animal as a pet, what would you choose? Christi: Fox Question: If money were no issue, what would you do with your time? Christi: Grow all my own food, have all the farm animals and just hang out with my animals and make things. Question: What career advice would you give to your younger self? Christi: You always have a choice as to what kind of day you will have. Choose wisely. Question: What is your favorite board game? Christi: Generally, don’t play board games, except when I go camping. Question: What is the first thing you do when you get home from work? Christi: feed the farm critters. Question: Are you related to any famous people? Who are they? Christi: A few. Joseph Smith, the founder of the LDS Church. George Saul, an indentured servant that came over on the Mayflower, and a Colorado Governor somewhere down the line. Question: As a child what was your favorite family tradition? Christi: We always went camping the week of my parents’ anniversary. Question: If you had only one sense (hearing, sight, touch, etc.) which would you want and why? Christi: Sight, because I could still see my kids and grandkids faces and still tell them I loved them with sign language. Question: What is one thing on your bucket list? Christi: Experience Alaska for 1 year! Question: If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be? Christi: Alaska or Scotland Question: What is one thing you want everyone to know about you? Christi: If you need something, chances are I have it; just ask. I like to help people. When they are happy and taken care of, I am happy.

Christi is our Employee of the quarter. Here's a few fun facts about her.

Christi has worked for San Juan Vet Clinic for 4 years; she is one of our client care representatives. Her job is a very delicate balancing act of getting the client what they need, and what the doctors need. She answers phones, records patient and client records, helps keep the office and client rooms clean. She is a very busy lady!!


Question: When you were younger, what did you want to be when you grew up?
Christi: a teacher or fighter pilot
Question: Do you have any pets
Christi: Yes, too many to count. LOL 4 dogs, 3 cats, and several farm animals.
Question: What is your favorite color?
Christi: Purple, Green and Brown
Question: What are your hobbies?
Christi: Camping, hunting, hiking, crafting, reading, sewing, herbal tinctures and remedies.
Question: Where is the coolest place you have traveled to?
Christi: Olympic National Forest
Question: What is something that always makes you smile?
Christi: My grandchildren
Question: What is the strangest food combination you enjoy?
Christi: Romane Lettuce with Cashew butter and bananas
Question: What would your warning label say?
Christi: Caution: Bark is worse than bite.
Question: What book changed your life?
Christi: The Bait of Satan
Question: What is your favorite season?
Christi: Fall and Spring
Question: What is your favorite song?
Christi: Amazing Grace
Question: What movie could you quote by heart?
Christi: Newsies and The Little Mermaid
Question: Describe yourself in three words.
Christi: Loyal, Relatable, Feisty
Question: What is your favorite cocktail?
Christi: An Old Fashion
Question: If you could be any animal as a pet, what would you choose?
Christi: Fox
Question: If money were no issue, what would you do with your time?
Christi: Grow all my own food, have all the farm animals and just hang out with my animals and make things.
Question: What career advice would you give to your younger self?
Christi: You always have a choice as to what kind of day you will have. Choose wisely.
Question: What is your favorite board game?
Christi: Generally, don’t play board games, except when I go camping.
Question: What is the first thing you do when you get home from work?
Christi: feed the farm critters.
Question: Are you related to any famous people? Who are they?
Christi: A few. Joseph Smith, the founder of the LDS Church. George Saul, an indentured servant that came over on the Mayflower, and a Colorado Governor somewhere down the line.
Question: As a child what was your favorite family tradition?
Christi: We always went camping the week of my parents’ anniversary.
Question: If you had only one sense (hearing, sight, touch, etc.) which would you want and why?
Christi: Sight, because I could still see my kids and grandkids faces and still tell them I loved them with sign language.
Question: What is one thing on your bucket list?
Christi: Experience Alaska for 1 year!
Question: If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?
Christi: Alaska or Scotland
Question: What is one thing you want everyone to know about you?
Christi: If you need something, chances are I have it; just ask. I like to help people. When they are happy and taken care of, I am happy. ... See MoreSee Less

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