We extend your practice's capabilities with specialized surgical expertise in orthopedic, soft tissue, and emergency interventions — so your patients receive high-quality care while maintaining continuity with their primary veterinarian.
Our commitment to surgical excellence, patient safety, and stress-free referrals makes us a trusted choice for veterinary professionals in Wheat Ridge and surrounding areas.
Board-trained veterinary surgeons utilizing advanced techniques for complex orthopedic, soft tissue, and emergency cases.
Clear, timely updates from consultation through post-op, with real-time progress reports so you're never in the dark.
Cutting-edge anesthesia monitoring and state-of-the-art equipment for optimal outcomes.
Efficient scheduling, pre-surgical consultations, and detailed post-op reports that integrate seamlessly with your practice.
All-inclusive surgical packages covering assessments, anesthesia, surgery, and post-op care with no hidden fees.
Easy referral submission, quick case review, and flexible appointment slots to minimize wait times for your patients.
A clear, straightforward process from referral to recovery.
Contact our team to discuss a case or submit a referral through our streamlined digital process. We review patient history and diagnostics to determine the best surgical approach.
$100 deposit required — applied to the final bill
The pet is scheduled for a comprehensive pre-surgical consultation, including a physical exam and pre-anesthetic bloodwork. We coordinate with you and the pet owner to arrange the surgery date.
Our team follows rigorous surgical safety protocols with continuous anesthesia monitoring. We provide real-time updates to the referring veterinarian as needed.
Full payment due at drop-off
Detailed discharge instructions are provided for both the pet owner and the referring vet. Follow-up appointments and recovery monitoring ensure optimal healing.
Cancellations 24+ hours out — deposit fully refunded
A comprehensive post-operative report is sent to your clinic, including surgical findings, medications, and recovery expectations. We remain available for follow-up questions.
We provide surgical referral services for dogs and cats, assisting veterinary clinics with soft tissue, orthopedic, and emergency surgeries when additional support is needed.
We simplify the referral process with a secure digital paperwork system, ensuring that all medical records, diagnostics, and case details are transferred efficiently. This eliminates the delays, miscommunications, and inefficiencies associated with traditional paperwork.
Benefits include fast and secure record sharing (no faxing or mailing), minimized scheduling delays through instant record submission, accurate communication with all information documented and accessible to both teams, and improved patient outcomes through quicker access to surgery.
Routine cases: For non-emergency referrals, we typically schedule surgery within 1–2 weeks of receiving complete medical records and the $100 deposit. Our team reviews cases within 24–48 hours, schedules a pre-surgical consultation, and confirms the surgery date with the pet owner.
Urgent cases: For time-sensitive cases such as GDV, trauma, foreign body obstruction, or pyometra, we offer expedited scheduling to ensure your patients receive immediate care. Call our team directly to discuss urgency — same-day or next-day surgical slots are available with an expedited record transfer process and continuous updates during and after surgery.
Yes. We keep the referring veterinarian informed throughout the entire process — from pre-surgical consultation through post-operative recovery. A detailed surgical report and discharge instructions are sent to your clinic after every procedure. We remain available for any follow-up questions to ensure seamless patient transitions back to your care.
A $100 deposit is required to reserve a surgery date and will be applied to the final bill. Full payment is due at drop-off on the day of surgery. If surgery is canceled at least 24 hours in advance, the $100 deposit is fully refunded. We understand that circumstances change, and we work to make rescheduling as easy as possible.
We welcome referrals from all veterinary clinics in Wheat Ridge, CO and surrounding areas. Whether you need support with surgical overflow, staff shortages, or specialized procedures beyond your practice's scope, we're here to help.
If you're a primary care veterinarian seeking a trusted partner for surgical referrals, Helping Paws Animal Hospital is here to support your practice.