Specialties

Our board-certified veterinary cardiologist uses advanced diagnostic tools and equipment to evaluate your pet’s heart, then provide effective treatment.

Symptoms of heart problems include exercise intolerance, coughing, labored breathing, fainting episodes, or fluid build-up in the lungs, chest, or abdomen. Our cardiologist  specializes in keeping your pet’s cardiovascular system in optimal condition – whether it’s a heart murmur, heart arrhythmia, or an unknown cardiovascular event.

Our cardiology treatment areas include:

• Abdominocentesis and thoracentesis
• Agitated saline contrast studies
• Arrhythmias
• Arterial thromboembolism
• Cardiac tumors
• Cardiomyopathies
• Congenital heart defects
• Dietary DCM
• Direct care of hospitalized emergency cardiac patients
• Endocarditis
• Myxomatous valve disease
• OFA / pre-breed screenings
• Phlebotomy
• Pulmonary hypertension
• Minimally-invasive catheter procedures including PDA ligation, pacemaker placement, and heartworm extraction

Our board-certified surgeons are equipped to handle a large number of orthopedic and soft tissue surgical procedures. Whether it’s an emergency surgery or scheduled procedure, your pet is in the best possible hands at our facility.

Surgery services include but are not limited to:

• Cryptorchidism and testicular torsion
• Cystotomy
• Femoral head ostectomy (FHO)
• Gallbladder surgery (cholecystectomy)
• Gastrointestinal surgery
• Hepatic surgery (liver lobectomy)
• Mass removal
• Median sternotomy
• Orthopedic surgery (amputation, cruciate repair, arthrodesis, fracture repair, and patellar luxation surgery)
• Patent ductus arteriosus ligation
• Reproductive surgery
• Skin grafts
• Splenectomy
• Tendon and ligament repair
• Thoracic surgery (lung lobectomy, pericardiectomy, and thoracotomy)
• Total ear canal ablation and bulla osteotomy (TECA-BO procedure)
• Urethral surgery (penile urethrostomy / urethral tear)
• Wound repair and management
• coming soon – arthroscopy and laparoscopy

Our rehabilitation and physical therapy team combines advanced veterinary techniques with proven therapeutic practices to support mobility, reduce pain, and promote long-term wellness in pets. Whether your pet is recovering from surgery, managing a chronic condition, or strengthening after injury, our experienced veterinary specialists focus on restoring comfort, strength, and quality of life.

Using state-of-the-art equipment and evidence-based treatments, we provide a wide range of services designed to enhance recovery, improve musculoskeletal function, support wound healing, and slow age-related decline

Our rehabilitation and physical therapy services include:

• Assistive device fittings
• Electrotherapy
• In-hospital therapy
• Intervertebral disc disease
• Laser therapy
• Post-operative recovery
• Soft tissue injury
• Therapeutic ultrasound
• Wound healing
• Acupuncture and dry needling
• Arthritis
• Geriatric pet conditioning
• Manual therapy (massage, stretching, and joint mobilization)
• Muscle loss
• Nerve pain
• Neurological degenerative disorders
• Obesity
• Sports and working dog conditioning
• Stance analysis
• Tendon and ligament injuries
• Therapeutic exercise
• Underwater treadmill therapy

North Springs Veterinary Referral Center provides advanced internal medicine for pets in Colorado Springs, supporting accurate diagnosis and effective treatment for complex conditions. Our internal medicine specialists review your pet’s medical history, perform a full physical exam, and use advanced diagnostics, including on-site imaging, to create a personalized care plan for your pet.

Internal medicine services include:

• Airway sampling (bronchoalveolar lavage and endotracheal washes)
• Arthrocentesis and joint fluid analysis
• Blood component therapy
• Blood pressure measurement and monitoring
• Bone marrow analysis (biopsy and aspirates)
• Bronchoscopy
• Colonoscopy
• Endocrine disease
• Esophageal ballooning
• Feeding tube placement (nasal and esophageal)
• Foreign body retrieval (gastric and esophageal)
• Gastrointestinal disease
• Hematologic disorders
• Immune-mediated disease
• Kidney disease
• Nutritional management
• Pulmonary hypertension
• Respiratory disease
• Ultrasound-guided aspirates
• Upper GI (gastroduodenoscopy)
• Urethroscopy and cystoscopy
• Radioactive iodine therapy (I-131) (coming soon)

Radiology plays a vital role in our collaborative, specialty-driven approach to veterinary care as part of both in-hospital evaluations and outpatient imaging appointments. Our board-certified veterinary radiologist is available to interpret CT scans, X-rays, and perform ultrasounds, supporting comprehensive diagnostic care and treatment.

We use state-of-the-art digital radiography and ultrasonography equipment to capture high-quality images quickly and efficiently, enabling timely diagnosis and treatment across departments—from surgery to internal medicine. With expertise in both routine and advanced imaging, our radiology team helps ensure each pet receives care backed by detailed diagnostic insight.