Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital - Fort Collins, Colorado

Gregory Barnhart

It’s been a year since we brought our oldest furkid here after being injured. She has always been healthy which was very much in her favor during all of this. We get to celebrate her 12th birthday next week because of CSU.

The staff is extremely kind, very helpful, knowledgeable and they have the latest and greatest in veterinary medicine.

Considering everything that had to be done, I also found their bill to be very reasonable and after this experience, I don’t want to take any of our dogs anywhere else.

Corry Powers

I cannot express enough gratitude to Lara Carrica, Senior Veterinary Medical Student, Dr. Max Paulson, Small Animal and Surgery Intern, and the entire team at CSU Veterinary Teaching School for their exceptional care and compassion during a very difficult time for Jax and me.

After our regular veterinarian was unable to diagnose Jax’s condition, we turned to CSU for answers and a better experience. From the moment we arrived, the staff was incredibly compassionate and thorough. They took the time to sit with Jax and me, listening carefully to everything we had been going through. A staff member (whose name I sadly can’t recall but whose kindness I will never forget) lovingly took Jax back for an examination.

Dr. Max Paulson and Lara Carrica examined Jax with care and precision, something I wish had been done at our regular vet. They then sat down with me to clearly explain Jax’s condition, what needed to be done, the risks involved, and what they might discover. Their professionalism and transparency were so reassuring during such a stressful time.

Unfortunately, the cost of care was beyond my means, but Dr. Paulson and the team didn’t stop there. They provided me with a list of alternative veterinarians they trusted and even highlighted one option that might be more affordable. Before we left, they had already placed an IV catheter in Jax, drawn blood, and prepared a detailed summary for the next vet. Dr. Paulson then personally recommended Animal Works Veterinary Surgery down the road, saying they could see Jax that evening.

Thanks to their recommendation, I was able to take Jax to Animal Works, where Dr. Rachel Erickson performed a successful splenectomy. Jax is now home, recovering well, and acting more like himself than he has in weeks.

I am forever thankful to Lara Carrica, Dr. Max Paulson, and the CSU staff for their thoroughness, compassion, and dedication. During one of the most emotional and stressful experiences of my life, they treated Jax with the love and care as if he were their own pet. I wholeheartedly recommend CSU Veterinary Teaching School to anyone seeking extraordinary veterinary care.

Thank you again to the amazing team at CSU—I am so grateful for everything you did for Jax and me!

AJ L

Made us feel welcome, comforted and at home during our emergency visit with our sick dog. Our regular vet could not accommodate the emergency request. They referred us to an emergency clinic nearby. When we arrived we were told that the wait would be up to four hours. We tried CSU. They were slammed too but the staff is so large the wait was brief before they took her back for an initial exam. We were then told that the time needed to run a battery of tests would be a relatively short two hours. Our dog is fine (was vomiting blood) and is resting comfortably at home. Cost? A whopping $1,000 but this is par. It costs more to treat pets today than people. All-in-all, a very good experience. Everything was explained clearly upfront including what would be done, the cost estimate, the process. The staff is friendly, professional and caring.

Makenna Finley

My father in law took our sweet boy, Owen in after going to a few different vets, after never getting any clear answers on his sudden health problems. Unfortunately, Owen had severe cardiac problems, but Dr. Brian Scansen, Dr. Marta Karn, and resident (I think) Zach E, kept us in the loop and did everything they possibly could to save our sweet boy. They ran multiple tests, dealt with many questions and phone calls for family discussions, and offered us different treatment options. When our family made the decision that it was finally time to say goodbye to Owen, they were with us every step of the way. They reassured us, and comforted the whole family in what felt like the hardest goodbye. Dr. Karn honestly went above and beyond, and it truly felt like we weren’t just “patients”, but that we were family. She shed tears with us, she sat with us, hugged us, kept asking if we needed anything, walked the family out, and gave us one last hug goodbye. I would also like to recognize the support staff, for making sure we were taken care of, and being there for us as well, but I didn’t catch their names. I will be recommending Dr. Karn, Dr. Scansen, and the CSU vet teaching hospital to anyone and everyone.

Amanda Warzecha

My review is long overdue. Dr Eardley and the neurology staff saved my French bulldogs life. My 6 year old came in partially paralyzed in the front legs and in tons of pain. Within two days he got an MRI and emergency ivdd surgery. He was instantly better, and two months later is back to being a puppy. We were treated with such compassion and care. We also received great care in the urgent care unit at midnight on a Saturday. It also cost significantly less than was some Colorado Springs vets had quoted. I had my full trust in them and we are so thankful for your hard work.

Emily Goff

Worst place I have ever been. Took my baby there 3 times in one month and they did nothing for him. I had to beg and fight for him to receive anything but it was all or nothing for them. They promised they would help and I never heard back. I raised money for him and had a nonprofit ready to cover his needed surgery and I heard NOTHING from them. Do not take your pet here whatsoever. They only care about money and not to mention, will do things without your consent, not tell you and charge you an insane amount of money leaving you confused when checking out. They don’t care about pets, they care about their status and money. 3 stars for a reason. Take your pet elsewhere if you truly want help.

Helen Bowden

I've been extremely happy with the care my animals have received here, including identifying an incredibly rare medical condition (FGESF) in my kitty and saving her life twice, once when she developed severe neurologicsl toxoplasmosis, to the point where she couldn't stand and her head was turned all the way to the right (with their treatment, she is now neurological almost normal.) Some of the things I really appreciate are: knowing that they are not trying to make money off of me and getting very honest and reasonably priced care; great communication before and after visits; them having all the equipment in house so not having to pay high external fees (another place in town was going to charge $120 to send an xray out for a radiologist to read!); cutting edge care since it's a teaching hospital and they read a ton of research to stay up-to-date and their willingness to spend time researching if they don't know much about rare conditions; the 20% discount CSU students and staff receive; the availability of urgent/ER care and being able to keep animals in their hospital overnight to monitor/ treat them; having a whole team work on my animal (students, supervising staff, faculty consultants); and them doing a great job explaining conditions, treatment recommendations, and collaborating with and supporting owners in decisions. Most recently, they saved our dog's life after a community vet "ruled out" eclampsia (because she didn't instantly respond to calcium IV and because their blood test wasn't capable of measuring elemental calcium levels), which it actually was. I will never take my pets anywhere else. Thanks so much CSU Vet School Teaching Hospital!

Sara Reasoner

I brought in my 7 year old dog today because he hasn't been feeling well. He's very... eccentric. He didn't want to walk through the doors or down the hall. They were so kind and didn't rush him. They were nice to me as well. If I didn't live so far, I would go here whenever needed. I appreciate how well they cared for him and adjusted to how strange he can be. He's one of a kind. So I'm also glad that it seems like he's already doing better. I was genuinely worried that I wouldn't be leaving with my baby today. But he is home and eating again. So far so good.

They even worked to stay within the money I have right now. That was a huge help and less stress. The "students" here are wonderful, caring, and kind veterinarians. Thank you to the wonderful staff for your kindness and care for Tallahassee!