Preventive Care

• Dental Care
  If you are unsure of whether or not your pet is in need of a dental cleaning, it is important for you to understand the contributing factors and many other aspects of dental disease.
• Vaccination
  They have always taken good care of me and my furry friend. I take my dog here for routine items like nail trimming, check-ups and vaccinations. I have luckily not had to take him in for any medical conditions or urgent issues, but I trust they would take good care of him if that time ever comes. They are also helpful to call in order to ask if you need to bring your pet in under a given circumstance.
• Behavioral Counseling
  Prior to her veterinary career, she was a certified pet dog trainer and Head of Behavior and Training at the Longmont Humane Society for 10 years. Behavior and training are still integral facets of her veterinary practice today. She practiced at a high-quality, small animal general practice in Arvada for the majority of her career and moved to Windsor in 2017. In 2019, she became the veterinarian at the Wild Animal Sanctuary and Refuge where she cared for nearly 700 wild animals from lions and bears to coyotes and camels. While these amazing exotic animals held a special place for her, she missed working closely with clients and their furry families, which prompted her return to small animal general practice. She joined Raintree Animal Hospital in November 2022 and will be at the Timnath location. Her special interests are pain management including acupuncture and laser therapy, dental care, behavior, and wellness medicine for all life stages, and emphasizes gentle low-stress handling.
• Nutritional Counseling
  It can take many months to develop symptoms, but a dog can start coughing within four months of infection. Weight loss and lethargy are also common signs.
• Comprehensive Examination
  Some people consider breeding guinea pigs, but care should be taken as they have narrow pelvises and can have birthing complications. Call our office today to schedule a complete health exam for your furry friend!

Illness Treatment

• Parasites Treatment and Control
  Heartworm disease has been found across the US, including Colorado. All dogs are at risk for this disease. Fortunately, there is a once-a-month pill to help prevent heartworm infection. Mosquitos carry this disease and transfer it between dogs. Your dog should be tested yearly for heartworm and kept on preventive medication year-round.
• Pain Management
  Some of his professional interests include cancer management, pain management, surgery, anesthesia, dermatology, and strengthening the human-animal bond. You may see John climbing or biking around Horsetooth or up Poudre Canyon… or enjoying his favorite meal (Brunch) with his daughter downtown. John is still actively involved at CSU. He serves on the Curriculum Committee for the CSU Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program. You may see him on campus giving presentations to the Pre-vet club or meeting with graduate students on what life is like as a practicing veterinarian. John also started a mentoring program at Raintree that gives future veterinarians an idea of what life is like at the hospital.
• Skin Condition and Allergy Treatment

Infection Treatment

• Feline Retro Virus Treatment
  Other known factors for feline dental disease are the feline leukemia virus and feline immunodeficiency virus. Severe disease of the teeth and gums can alert the veterinarian to test for these diseases. There are also many other disorders in dogs and cats that can ultimately lead to dental disease. In these cases, it is up to the veterinarian to decide if the problem is limited to the oral cavity (primary dental disease) or has developed as a consequence of another disease (secondary dental disease).
• Anal Gland Infection Treatment
• Urinary Tract Infection Treatment
  The above program can help in the early detection of pancreas disease, liver disease, kidney disease, bone disease, heart disease, muscle disease, arthritis, dehydration, diabetes, anemia, thyroid disease, gastrointestinal disease, clotting disorder, intestinal parasites (many that can be transmitted to humans), urinary tract infection, dental disease, inflammation, cancer, and several other health problems and diseases.

Chronic Condition Treatment

• Arthritis Treatment
  Our Fort Collins location is participating in a clinical trial for a new treatment for cats that have osteoarthritis and are over 6 months old.
• Diabetes Treatment
• Thyroid Disease Treatment
• Heart Disease Treatment
• Kidney Disease Treatment
  The blood chemistry test, which will be performed, may diagnose problems like diabetes, kidney failure, liver disease, and cancer.
• Periodontal Disease Treatment
  Dietary therapy can improve and delay the progress of such diseases as obesity, periodontal disease, inflammatory bowel disorders, colitis, pancreatitis, kidney, and liver disease. We proudly offer the optimal nutrition and medical benefit of Hill’s and Iam’s Prescription Diets.
• Cancer Treatment

Emergency Care

• Wound and Fracture Care

Surgery

• Dental Surgery
  Susan was born and raised in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. In the summer of ’97, she moved to the wonderful state of Colorado to attend Colorado State University. In 2001, she graduated with a BS in Wildlife Biology. Susan wanted to broaden her animal education, so she completed the Veterinary Technician Program at Front Range Community College and in 2004 become a certified veterinary technician. Since then she has had the pleasure of working at Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital in various small animal services, such as Community Practice, Internal Medicine, and Dentistry and Oral Surgery.
• Veterinary Surgery
  Raintree Animal Hospital offers high quality surgical services for both elective and non-elective procedures. We strive to make your pet’s surgery the most comfortable, calm, and safe procedure possible.
• Small Animal Surgery
  Originally from western Montana, Dr. Barrera received her undergraduate degree from the University of Miami and her DVM degree from Colorado State University in 2006. She then completed a rotating internship at Animal Surgical and Emergency Center in Los Angeles, CA, followed by a surgical internship at Oregon State University. Dr. Barrera then returned to Colorado State University to complete a residency in small animal surgery in 2011, followed by a one-year fellowship in Surgical Oncology at Colorado State University’s Animal Cancer Center in 2012. Dr. Barrera has presented and published articles in the areas of endocrine and minimally-invasive surgery and loves showing how fun surgery can be to general practitioners, lecturing at conferences, and teaching surgery continuing education laboratories multiple times a year. Dr. Barrera enjoys all aspects of small animal surgery, with particular interests being surgical oncology, soft tissue and orthopedic minimally-invasive surgery, and endocrine surgery. Dr. Barrera is very excited to partner with her amazing technicians, Michaela and Megan, to bring specialty surgery to Raintree Animal Hospital.
• Spaying and Neutering
  Annual exams are important to ensure good health. Guinea pigs are prone to parasites, tumors, and dental disease. A guinea pig can be neutered and that may help to prevent some reproductive tumors. Raintree Animal Hospital has a special interest in guinea pig neutering.

Lab and X-Rays

• Laboratory Services
  The blood work includes a complete blood count, which looks for anemia, infection, inflammation, and evidence of cancer.
• X-Ray
• Dental Radiology
• Microchipping
  One in three pets will get lost. Many lost animals are found without their collars and tags. Lost pets that are brought into a shelter are scanned for a microchip and can be reunited with their owners with the information provided. With HomeAgain, a pet recovery service, a pet is recovered every six minutes.

General Pet Care

• Boarding
  Raintree Animal Hospital offers a cozy and secure haven for your furry friend, our dog boarding ensures peace of mind while you’re away. With attentive care, daily playtime, and comfortable accommodations, we treat your pup like family.
• Senior Pet Care
  Print out the Senior Pet Checklist and bring it to the clinic when you come in with your pet for its annual physical checkup.
• Animal Daycare
  Give your canine companion a day of fun and socialization here at Raintree Animal Hospital dog daycare! With supervised play, interactive activities, and plenty of tail-wagging moments, we provide a safe and stimulating environment for your pup to thrive.