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UCHealth Emergency Care - Anschutz Medical Campus

12505 E. 16th Avenue, 2 1st floor, Aurora, CO 80045, United States

3.6 (1,268 reviews)
Brand Independent
Property type Emergency Veterinary

About This Hospital

Emergency room ·  · 12505 E. 16th Avenue, 2 1st floor

About this hospital

UCHealth Emergency Care - Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora

Emergency room use is documented for UCHealth Emergency Care - Anschutz Medical Campus at 12505 E. 16th Avenue, 2 1st floor in Aurora, CO. As an emergency veterinary facility, it’s the kind of place pet owners search for when symptoms can’t wait. If you’re dealing with a sudden illness or injury, confirm the intake process by phone and plan around emergency triage. Review the location details carefully before you head in.

Aurora emergency vet context

In Aurora, emergency veterinary care is often sought when pets deteriorate quickly or when owners need prompt evaluation outside regular clinic hours. Demand can come from day-to-day households across town as well as visitors who are in the area and realize symptoms are more serious than expected. Typical reasons people search for emergency help include breathing trouble, significant bleeding, persistent vomiting or diarrhea, suspected poisoning, and sudden mobility or neurologic changes. When in doubt, call first to discuss urgency.

Independent-practice considerations

This listing is categorized as Independent, which generally means the emergency hospital isn’t part of a single corporate system with the same chain-wide routing or standardized referral pathways. In practice, that can translate to more variable operating details from one site to another, and sometimes a more locally shaped care approach based on staffing and case mix. The trade-off isn’t automatically negative or positive; it mainly affects how you plan, ask questions, and confirm what services are available on arrival.

Emergency-focused operating model

Emergency veterinary hospitals typically focus on triage first, then care based on stability and urgency. While the exact hours for this specific site aren’t listed here, emergency rooms often operate on a schedule rather than continuous coverage, so it helps to confirm whether they are currently accepting cases when you call. If symptoms seem severe—especially breathing difficulty, heavy bleeding, collapse, or seizures—seek guidance immediately and be prepared to come in for in-person evaluation rather than relying on a wait-and-see plan.

How the 1268-review volume can help

With a public rating of 3.6 across 1268 reviews, there’s a large set of experiences for people in Aurora and beyond to scan for patterns. The key point for decision-making is that a higher review count can give you more angles—different pets, different outcomes, and different levels of urgency. You still won’t know the specifics of your case from reviews alone, but the number of comments can make it easier to spot what repeats across visits.

Pre-visit checklist for urgent travel

Before you go to UCHealth Emergency Care - Anschutz Medical Campus, consider calling ahead to confirm current acceptance and any check-in steps. Bring any available records, including vaccination history, prior diagnoses, and a list of medications or supplements your pet takes. If you have it, write down when symptoms started and any events that may have triggered them. Finally, plan for payment readiness, since emergencies often move quickly once triage begins.

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Editor’s note

Useful when an independently-operated emergency hospital fits the case better than a chain and the hospital's typical hours align with the situation. Confirm by phone for time-sensitive cases.

Common questions

Should I call ahead before bringing my pet?

Yes — calling first lets the team confirm a veterinarian is on-site, that the case fits the hospital's scope, and that walk-ins are being accepted at that hour. A 60-second call can avoid a wasted drive.

What other emergency vets are in Aurora?

Our directory lists additional emergency veterinary hospitals serving Aurora. Use the "Other emergency vets" link in the sidebar to see the full city listing.

Listing reviewed: May 2026