Preventive Care

• Dental Care
  We provide a very high standard of care for you pet. Our doctors are trained in advance dental treatment and care, our machines are human grade and every patient is monitored during the entire procedure by our Certified Veterinary Technicians. We require preanesthetic bloodwork and IV catheters with fluids to minimize any anesthetic complications.
• Vaccination
  For the safety of all animals in our care, we require that all vaccinations be up to date. Even though we make every effort to make our patients feel comfortable during visits, they may be a little uneasy about new people, new surroundings and other pets. This is one of the reasons we ask you to restrain your pet. We recommend that animals be placed on a leash or in pet carriers before entering the waiting room.
• Veterinary Ophthalmology
  Any condition that is decreasing the quality of life for your animal and not responding to traditional western medicine should consider acupuncture!
• Behavioral Counseling
• Nutritional Counseling
  Gastrointestinal Disorders - megacolon in feline, IBD (inflammatory bowel disease), chronic/acute diarrhea, chronic constipation, nausea, decreased appetite
• Comprehensive Examination

Illness Treatment

• Parasites Treatment and Control
  We maintain an inventory of pharmaceuticals, flea and tick products and heartworm preventative to meet the needs of you pet. We also carry a full line of prescription diets and are able special order diets that we do not have in stock. We offer our pharmacy products to be delivered to you through our online pharmacy, Vetsource.
• Behavioral Disorder Treatment
• Pain Management
  Dr. Towner is a Colorado native who received her Bachelors of Science from Colorado State University and graduated from the University of California, Davis with her DVM in 1991. Dr. Towner has practiced in urban Northern California to a small town in the Midwest before coming home to Colorado. She opened Erie Animal Hospital in a small farmhouse in 2001. She expanded Erie Animal Hospital to our current state-of-the-art facility in 2004. Her interests in veterinary medicine include: alternative medicine, physical rehabilitation, acupuncture, internal medicine, pain management, nutrition and pocket pets.
• Diarrhea Treatment
• Skin Condition and Allergy Treatment

Infection Treatment

• Bacterial and Viral Infection Treatment
  Acupuncture consists of inserting thin, sterile, stainless steel needles into a patient at precise locations and depths to alter the body's biochemical and physiological properties primarily through stimulation of the central nervous system. Acupuncture has been used in humans and animals for over 4,000 years and is a good adjunctive therapy to western treatment plans. Nerves integrate every organ and acupuncture stimulates nerves!! Acupuncture has traditionally been used as a preventative. Research has confirmed that acupuncture stimulates immune function, thereby increasing resistance to bacterial and viral infections. In addition, acupuncture can greatly increase overall vitality and energy and it effects profound changes on the physical and emotional levels. The American Veterinary Medical Association considers veterinary acupuncture a valid modality within the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery.

Chronic Condition Treatment

• Hip Dysplasia Treatment
• Periodontal Disease Treatment
  Take a minute to check your pet's mouth. Bad breath, redness, tartar, bleeding? These are signs of dental disease (periodontal disease) and though they do not let us show it, their mouth hurts. Untreated periodontal disease can lead to tooth loss plus heart, kidney and liver problems. We want your pet to be a part of you family for a long time. Our goal is to treat the periodontal disease and educate you on how to care for you pets to minimize this disease from reoccurring.

Surgery

• Dental Surgery
  Our dental services include advanced teeth cleaning and polishing, digital dental X-rays, dental extractions and oral surgery.
• Veterinary Surgery
  Dr. Nicole Towner grew up in Erie, Colorado loving the small-town life. As a young girl she was frequently at her mother’s, Dr. Sally Towner’s, veterinary hospital and she quickly fell in love with veterinary medicine. Her life was filled with fostering and adopting various kinds of animals, working as a kennel/veterinary assistant and being an all-around helper to the hospital. Dr. Nicole also spent many years raising and training two retrievers, Jessie and Tia. Dr. Nicole was active in 4-H, showing rabbits, dogs, and multiple other general projects at the county and state level. Dr. Nicole received her Bachelor of Science degree with a double major in Environmental Science and Biology from Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut in 2019. She was also a four-year varsity student athlete in softball and participated in environmental science research. She came back home and received her DVM degree from Colorado State University in 2023. Dr. Nicole loves all aspects of veterinary medicine but has a special interest in preventative medicine, integrative medicine, and soft tissue surgery. Dr. Nicole has completed her certificate in Veterinary Acupuncture through the Chi University.

Lab and X-Rays

• Laboratory Services
  Our advanced in-house laboratory facilities provide for analysis for serum blood chemistry, hematology, serology, urinalysis, parasite testing, FELV/FIV testing and clotting profiles. We also utilize commercial veterinary laboratories for specialized diagnostics and consultations.
• X-Ray
• Dental Radiology
• Microchipping

General Pet Care

• Boarding
• Senior Pet Care