Gentle Touch Animal Hospital

Our staff treats clients like family and each pet like our own. We emphasize preventive care and wellness exams as keys to keeping pets living longer, healthier and happier lives.

We welcome new patients and look forward to meeting new pets and their families.

Accreditations and Standards

• AAHA accredited: Gentle Touch Animal Hospital is accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). The hospital undergoes regular evaluations to ensure it meets or exceeds AAHA standards of care. These standards cover areas such as surgery, exam facilities, patient care, cleanliness, client service, emergency services, diagnostic imaging and anesthesiology.
• Fear Free Certified® Professionals: The team includes Fear Free Certified professionals who have received specialized training and follow protocols designed to prevent and alleviate fear, anxiety and stress in pets.

Care Philosophy

• Focus on the health, happiness and safety of every pet
• Commitment to comprehensive, high-quality veterinary medicine
• Emphasis on education and communication with pet owners
• Dedication to making visits as low-stress and comfortable as possible for pets and their families

Core Service Areas

Gentle Touch Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary practice providing comprehensive care, including:

Wellness and Preventive Care

• Routine nose-to-tail wellness exams
• Preventive care to support longer, healthier, happier lives

Testing and Diagnostics

• Diagnostic testing to support early detection of health issues
• Diagnostic services used to provide a more complete picture of a pet's health and establish baseline values

Advanced Care

• Comprehensive medical care for dogs and cats
• Advanced diagnostics, procedures and treatments provided by an experienced veterinary team

Surgical Procedures

• Routine and advanced surgical procedures
• Performed using state-of-the-art equipment and best practices for safety and effectiveness

Urgent Care

If a pet is experiencing a medical emergency or urgent issue, owners are instructed to call Gentle Touch Animal Hospital immediately for guidance from the veterinary team.

Online Services

From the website, clients can:

• Request or book appointments
• Order food and medications
• Access the pet portal via the Pet Portal link

8941 E Hampden Ave Denver, CO 80231

Contact Details

• Main phone: (303) 691-3720
• Additional phone: (303) 759-5659
• Website: https://www.gentletouchanimalhospital.com/

For non-urgent questions or to request an appointment, clients can also use the Book Appointment and Email Us options on our website.

Service Area

Gentle Touch Animal Hospital serves pets in Denver, Colorado and the surrounding communities.

Lists Holiday, Independence, Franklin, and Denver as a location. Names Colorado and Denver as a service area. Areas beyond these are not published.

Holiday Hours

The website notes the following example of December holiday hours:

• December 24: Limited schedule from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM
• December 25: Closed

Holiday hours can change from year to year. For the most current holiday schedule, please contact the hospital directly at (303) 691-3720 or check the latest announcement on our website.

Examples of Community Outreach

• Denver Sheriff's Office K-9 Unit: Purchased bulletproof vests for K-9 officers, including Rue and Karma.
• Colorado Pet Pantry: Dr. Tasky serves on the board of this nonprofit, which helps families feed their pets during difficult times. The practice supports the organization through donations of food, treats and financial assistance.
• Hampden Heights Annual Homeowners Picnic: Participates in the fall festival by providing giveaways, drawings for high-value items, and sponsoring activities such as a face painter and balloon artist.
• Southmoor Park Homeowner's Association Annual Picnic: Provides items and services for raffles and has sponsored events such as a pizza party and ice cream social hosted at the hospital.
• Local Schools: Supports schools including Southmoor Elementary School, Montessori School of Denver, St. Mary's Academy, Ben Franklin Academy and Regis Jesuit High School, often through donations such as free exams and "Vet for a Day" experiences for students.
• Tri for the Cure: Sponsored the Denver race supporting breast cancer research, distributing treats and supporting participants.
• Colorado Pet Aid Fund: Ongoing sponsor helping pets in need.
• Colorado Vincentian Volunteers: Supports this group and its work with some of Denver's most vulnerable residents.
• Canine Companions for Independence: Provides discounted veterinary care for clients training dogs for this service program.
• The Denver Jaycees and Other Local Efforts: Participates in community programs that serve lower-income children and families.

Gentle Touch Animal Hospital uses these and other initiatives to thank the community for its support and to promote pet health and well-being throughout the Denver area.

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