Humane Colorado Veterinary Hospital at CSU Spur is an active hospital providing pre-scheduled appointments of urgent care services for pets of families who otherwise wouldn’t have access to veterinary care. There are opportunities to interact with the medical team and observe surgical procedures from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday and on 2nd Saturdays; however, appointments are subject to the needs of the patients, and demonstrations are not guaranteed every day.
In January 2022, Humane Colorado opened its doors even wider by launching a new veterinary hospital at CSU Spur. The state-of-the-art, donor-subsidized clinic increases Humane Colorado’s impact for people and animals, by serving more than 6,000 additional sick and injured pets in the first year of operation.
Through expanding access to care for families in financial need, Humane Colorado’s public, donor-subsidized veterinary hospital at CSU Spur helps pets stay healthy and with the people they love most.
Client hours
Monday-Friday: 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
Saturday: Closed to clients / no appointments
Sunday: Closed
Above are the hours for the Humane Colorado Veterinary Hospital. CSU Spur is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. the 2nd Saturday of every month.
Did you know?
In 2023-24:
- The Humane Colorado Veterinary Hospital at CSU Spur served more than 19,000 animals through accessible clinic and urgent care services.
- Over 12,500 animals were spayed or neutered.
- More than 7,000 pets received preventative care through regular pop-up vaccine clinics in underserved communities.
Volunteer with us
Volunteers assist with providing directional assistance, checking patients in and out, providing post-surgery care and feedings, and cleaning and preparing the surgical area and instruments.
Focused on interconnections
The community veterinary hospital at CSU Spur aids in providing vital interconnections between human and animal life on multiple levels.
Teaching hospital
The services offered at the Humane Colorado Veterinary Hospital at CSU Spur benefit from the unique perspectives of student interns and recently graduated externs from CSU’s College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. Student externs participate in two-week rotations at CSU Spur and the Leslie A. Malone Center, where they assist seasoned veterinarians with various procedures and learn about animal welfare from a sheltering standpoint. One-year supervised internships are available for recent CSU graduates to gain practical experience with incremental diagnostics, surgery, and client care.
Community engagement
Central to Humane Colorado’s commitment to accessibility is creating an environment at CSU Spur where people can gather to learn and be inspired. Humane Colorado aims to engage the community in the essential work of veterinarians and expose young people to STEM-related careers so they can begin to envision themselves in these roles. Veterinarians perform “on-view” surgeries, meaning the public can watch live procedures through glass while Humane Colorado’s veterinarians and certified veterinary technicians discuss the surgery in real-time and CSU docents describe the activity and field questions.
Humane education
A cornerstone of Humane Colorado’s compassionate mission is to work with children and youth to foster respect for animals, people, and the planet we share. The organization inspires children to appreciate and empathize with each animal’s unique nature, regardless of their background, appearance, or ability; to treat them with kindness and provide for their well-being; and to work with others to prevent and heal their suffering. At CSU Spur, the Humane Education team teaches PreK-12 student groups from the surrounding communities in topics, including staying safe around cats and dogs, caring for pets, careers focused on animal welfare and advocacy, and bullying prevention.
— Dr. Apryl Steele, President and CEO, Humane Colorado
Hours
Monday-Friday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
2nd Saturday of every month: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (closed all other Saturdays)
Closed Sundays
Location
4777 National Western Dr.,
Denver, CO 80216
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TONY FRANK
Chancellor, CSU System
Dr. Tony Frank is the Chancellor of the CSU System. He previously served for 11 years as the 14th president of CSU in Fort Collins. Dr. Frank earned his undergraduate degree in biology from Wartburg College, followed by a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Illinois, and a Ph.D. and residencies in pathology and toxicology at Purdue. Prior to his appointment as CSU’s president in 2008, he served as the University’s provost and executive vice president, vice president for research, chairman of the Pathology Department, and Associate Dean for Research in the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. He was appointed to a dual role as Chancellor in 2015 and became full-time System chancellor in July 2019.
Dr. Frank serves on a number of state and national boards, has authored and co-authored numerous scientific publications, and has been honored with state and national awards for his leadership in higher education.
Dr. Frank and his wife, Dr. Patti Helper, have three daughters.
It’s our anniversary!
It’s our anniversary! CSU Spur has been fully open to the public, sharing hands-on, family-friendly activities around food, water, and health for two years. Join us on Saturday, Jan. 11, for 2nd Saturday activities, including desserts, a mariachi performance, face painters, horses on treadmills, veterinarians in surgery, scientists in labs, and more. The celebration is from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and CSU Spur will be open 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; no registration required, all public activities are free.
2nd Saturday at CSU Spur is presented by Canvas Credit Union.
JOCELYN HITTLE
Associate Vice President for CSU Spur, Colorado State University
Jocelyn Hittle is primarily focused on the CSU Spur campus at the National Western Center, and on supporting sustainability goals across CSU’s campuses. She sits on the Denver Mayor’s Sustainability Advisory Council, on the Advisory Committee for the Coors Western Art Show, and is a technical advisor for the AASHE STARS program.
Prior to joining CSU, Jocelyn was the Associate Director of PlaceMatters, a national urban planning think tank, and worked for the Orton Family Foundation. She has a degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from Princeton, and a Masters in Environmental Management from the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies.
Jocelyn grew up in Colorado and spends her free time in the mountains or exploring Denver.
We’ll see you Saturday!
2nd Saturday at CSU Spur is 10 a.m.-2 p.m. this Saturday (March 8), and the theme is Girls & Science! Join us to explore robot recyclers and environmental trivia at the Girls Inc. teen activation station, visit the CBS Colorado First Alert Weather Tracker, create your own forecast, make tree cookies with the Forest Service, and more. The first 200 children get a free Girls & Science STEM activity box!