Colorado Canine Orthopedics & Rehab
4.8 (707) 5528 N Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80918, USAHours:
Monday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Colorado Canine Orthopedics & Rehab
Schedule Regular Vet Visits
One of the best ways to save on vet bills is to prevent expensive health issues before they develop. By scheduling regular wellness checkups, your vet can detect health issues early, helping you to avoid costly treatments and surgeries down the road.
Price Shop for Pet Prescriptions
Oftentimes our fur babies are prescribed human drugs off-label. Your vet is apt to charge more for these medications than you would pay at your local pharmacy. In fact, big-box or chain pharmacies can offer steep discounts. So it’s best to price shop.
Pet Insurance
Most pet insurance providers will pay between 80% and 90% of the vet bill. You can even get coverage for routine care and things like vaccinations and dental cleanings. If you do the math, you’ll most likely find that pet insurance makes financial sense in the long run as well as gives you peace of mind.
How Do You Choose the Right Pet Insurance Provider?
Pet Insurance Review makes it incredibly easy for pet parents to select an insurance provider they feel good about. You can use our handy comparison tool to get the gist of what a company offers. We’ve also collected over 150,000 reviews of insurance companies from real pet parents like you to rank the top providers in the market. Here is the current ranking of each:
| Rating | Provider | Total Review |
|---|---|---|
| 4.7 | Adoro | 9 |
| 4.5 | AKC | 1,797 |
| 4.4 | ASPCA | 12,161 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,884 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,623 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,849 |
| 4.5 | Hartville | 181 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 11,222 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 831 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,413 |
| 4.7 | MetLife | 10,017 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 25,314 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 121 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 15,083 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,771 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 3,345 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 11,260 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 55,033 |
Or, you can simply get a fast quote from multiple providers and go from there.
Thinking of insuring your pet?
Get Quotes & CompareGetting to Know Your New Vet: Essential Questions to Ask
Choosing a new veterinarian is an important decision for any pet owner. You want to find someone who is competent, compassionate, and a good fit for you and your fur baby. To help you get the most out of your first appointment, here's a list of essential questions to ask your new vet:
Tell me about your experience with [pet type].
Different vets have different areas of specialization. Some are experts with cats, some dogs, some pocket pets, and some horses. Knowing that your vet has vast experience treating your specific type of pet can bring you peace of mind.
How do you handle emergencies?
You must know what to do in case of a pet medical emergency. Inquire what after-hours policy the clinic has, whether they have on-site emergency care available, and if they have a relationship with any nearby emergency animal hospitals.
How do you communicate with pet owners?
Good communication is key to building a trusting relationship with your vet. Ask how they prefer to communicate (phone calls, emails, online portal) and how often you can expect to hear from them.
Are there any breed-specific health concerns I should be aware of?
Some breeds are predisposed to certain health conditions. Knowing what to watch out for can help you catch problems early and get your pet the treatment they need.
Do you have any questions for me about my pet?
This is a great question to ask because the answer will show that the vet is interested in getting to know your pet as an individual and is willing to listen to your concerns.
Bonus question: Can I take a tour of your facility?
Getting a feel for the clinic's environment can help you and your pet feel more comfortable during your visits. Remember, you’re not just looking for a veterinarian, you’re looking for a partnership. Do not be afraid to ask these questions and any others you can think of. Any vet worth their salt will be happy to answer them. Because the more informed you are, the better equipped you'll be to make decisions about your pet's care! And that should be every vet’s top priority.
Reviews from Google
My dog had TPLO surgery here in December. Dr. Iodence and the whole team there are top notch! The facilities are clean and consult rooms are very dog friendly (a mat, toys, doggy videos playing on-screen). The distractions helped my dog feel a little less anxious than she does at vet visits :) Dr. Iodence was informative about what to expect with the surgery and recovery, and the discharge instructions were very thorough. My dog just had her 8-week follow up exam and X-rays and has healed up perfectly! Thank you to CCOR for taking such good care of my fur baby and getting her back to living her best life!
posted: 02/16/2026
Everyone is so kind, the front desk, the assistants and the doctors! Dr. Dent has a very calming presence which I deeply appreciate as we navigate my dogs needs and his surgery. I’ve taken my dog Scooby there for both his hind leg TPLO surgeries and they’ve done an incredible job with him. He’s a nervous dog and they have special protocols which I appreciate. They take the time to explain everything and answer all my questions. I also love that Dr. Dent calls to follow up after, it really shows how much they care!
posted: 01/24/2026
We were referred to them by the VCA Briargate facility, to help evaluate out dogs knee issue. Everyone was very nice, and helpful. We very much appreciate being given options for our dogs treatment and signs of things to look for as he gets older instead of trying to push for a surgery.
posted: 02/07/2026
Our 6 year-old male West Highland white terrier had TPLO surgery on his rear right leg in July 2025. We are SO THANKFUL FOR THE COMPASSION AND CARE provided by the staff at Colorado Canine Orthopedics. Surgeon Scot Swainson was extremely thorough, understanding, patient and compassionate (as was staff member Katie) throughout our visits leading up to our decision to move forward with this procedure. We had tragically lost our baby’s half-sister when she was 4 following a “routine” procedure at our local veterinarian’s office a couple of years prior so we were extremely apprehensive and nervous about general anesthesia. Both Dr. Swainson and Katie (a truly empathetic counselor for nervous pet parents!) put our minds at ease by telling us about and providing the option for a board-certified anesthesiologist from Peak Veterinary Anesthesia Services during our precious boy’s surgery. Everything went smoothly during the surgery and the post op follow-up communication has been nothing short of superb. Whenever we had any questions about the post op recovery process, medications, etc. Katie and other staff members spent whatever time we needed on the phone answering ALL of our questions and concerns. February 2026 was the 2nd TPLO/MCL/ACL surgery for our precious boy Sir Dominic! As before Sir Dominic and his parents were treated with EXCEPTIONAL COMPASSION & CARE!!! From the moment we were checked in on the morning of surgery by front desk caregiver Erin, to the timely follow-up from AJ, Veronica, Katie, Dr. Swainson & Kim (PEAK), we were always assured & comforted that Sir Dominic's progress was always being monitored with love and extreme professionalism and skill. COLORADO CANINE ORTHOPEDICS IS THE ABSOLUTE BEST OVERALL VETERINARY/SPECIALTY hospital/caregiver we've ever experienced!!!
posted: 02/19/2026
This practice was excellent. We brought our 20lb dog here for his torn CCL. Everyone was so kind and on top of everything (I heard them talking with fluency about a few patients without needing to refer to charts). The surgeon (we saw Dr. Dent) gave us a great sense of what to expect, and met with us on discharge to give us a run down on how everything went. They provided very clear post-op instructions and made sure we had everything we needed for our little dude. We came from out of state at the recommendation of our local vet (some of their staff had had good experiences with Colorado Canine Ortho). They were very accommodating to that, reaching out ahead of time about anything that might preclude surgery so we could be sure we would be good to go given the drive, and doing a fast turnaround on a prescription for extra pain meds we requested so that it didn’t delay our drive back. Overall, they made a very stressful experience very smooth, and were worth the 10+ hours of driving, which is saying something!
posted: 02/09/2026
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