Business Details
13 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Veterinarian in Fort Collins, CO
Since 2013, Timberline Animal Hospital has provided comprehensive veterinary care to pets in Fort Collins and beyond. Our locally owned full-service companion animal hospital serves dogs, cats, and small mammals with vaccines, advanced dentistry, preventive care, diagnostics, surgery, and urgent care. Our team of board-certified veterinarians and skilled professionals prioritize preventive care through wellness exams to ensure pets live longer, healthier lives. We utilize state-of-the-art equipment for diagnostic testing, surgical procedures, and pain management while treating every pet as if they were our own.With a focus on client education and personalized care plans, we partner with pet owners to address both routine and complex medical needs. Our hospital offers 24/7 emergency referrals and specialized services like senior pet care, behavioral therapy, and nutritional counseling. Committed to community service, we maintain rigorous professional standards and continuously invest in staff training and facility upgrades to deliver exceptional veterinary care.
Services
Wellness Exams
Vaccinations
Dental Care
Emergency Services
Surgical Procedures
Diagnostic Testing
Pain Management
Senior Pet Care
Nutritional Counseling
Microchipping
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We provide 24/7 emergency care referrals with local urgent treatment partners
- Our hospital uses state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging and surgical equipment
- Veterinarians offer specialized senior pet care with age-specific assessments
- Comprehensive preventive care programs reduce long-term pet healthcare costs
- Experienced surgical team performs both routine and advanced procedures
What people say
Caring staff
Thorough examinations
Comfortable facility
Clear communication
Preventive care focus
Services
Wellness Exams
Our comprehensive nose-to-tail wellness exams detect early health issues in pets through physical assessments and age-specific testing. Annual exams include vaccination updates, parasite screening, and bloodwork analysis to establish health baselines. Preventive care helps identify subtle behavioral or physical changes that pets instinctively hide from owners.
Emergency Care
We provide immediate veterinary attention for critical conditions including trauma, breathing difficulties, and poisoning. After-hours emergencies receive referrals to 24/7 facilities with coordinated care transitions. Diagnostic tools like blood analysis and digital radiography enable rapid treatment decisions for stabilized patients.
Dental Care
Professional dental cleanings remove plaque and tartar buildup under general anesthesia with continuous patient monitoring. Pre-anesthetic bloodwork ensures procedural safety while digital dental X-rays identify hidden oral disease. Post-cleaning education helps owners maintain pets' oral hygiene between visits.
Surgical Procedures
Our surgical services range from routine spays/neuters to complex orthopedic repairs using TPLO techniques and CCL stabilization. Multi-modal pain management protocols ensure patient comfort before, during, and after operations. Soft tissue surgeries address masses, hernias, and internal organ conditions with modern anesthetic monitoring.
Diagnostic Testing
Advanced diagnostic capabilities include in-house blood analyzers, digital radiography, and ultrasound for accurate internal organ assessment. Specialized equipment identifies foreign objects, bone fractures, and soft tissue abnormalities. Rapid test results enable timely treatment decisions for both emergency and chronic conditions.
People
Dorian Carter
Lead Veterinarian
Dr. Dorian Carter leads our veterinary team with extensive experience in companion animal care. He focuses on preventive medicine and complex medical cases while maintaining strong client communication about pet health needs.
Anna Kimball
Veterinarian
Dr. Anna Kimball provides compassionate care with expertise in wellness planning and senior pet management. She emphasizes client education to help owners make informed decisions about their pets' healthcare requirements.
Dan Gallinaro
Veterinarian
Dr. Dan Gallinaro specializes in surgical procedures and pain management strategies. His approach combines technical skill with gentle patient handling to ensure optimal recovery outcomes for post-operative pets.
Questions
How often should my pet receive wellness exams?
Annual exams are recommended for most pets, with senior pets needing bi-annual visits. Puppies and kittens require more frequent visits during their first year for vaccination series and growth monitoring.
What dental care services do you offer?
We provide professional cleanings under anesthesia with pre-anesthetic bloodwork, digital X-rays, and scaling. Our team educates owners on home care techniques to maintain oral health between visits.
Do you handle pet emergencies after hours?
While we don't offer 24/7 emergency services, we coordinate care with local 24-hour facilities and provide immediate assistance during business hours for urgent medical situations requiring prompt attention.
What surgical options are available?
Our surgical services include spays/neuters, mass removals, orthopedic repairs (TPLO/CCL), soft tissue procedures, and foreign body removal. Advanced pain management ensures patient comfort throughout recovery.
How do you handle preventive care for senior pets?
Senior pets receive specialized exams every six months with bloodwork analysis, mobility assessments, and early disease detection protocols to maintain quality of life during their golden years.
What diagnostic tools do you use?
We utilize digital radiography, in-house blood analyzers, ultrasound, and specialized lab partnerships for comprehensive diagnostics. These tools help identify internal issues and establish accurate treatment plans.
