AAHA-accredited veterinary care in Fort Collins, Colorado (CO). Friendship Hospital for Animals.

The Friendship story

Friendship Hospital for Animals opened its doors in February of 1997. The hospital passed the rigorous American Animal Hospital Association review and became the youngest accredited member in the United States in March of 1997. In September of 2000, Friendship was awarded the highest AAHA accreditation, one which is given to only 5% of veterinary hospitals in the United States.

Our goal is to provide excellent care to our clients and their pets. To achieve this goal, we have state-of-the-art equipment as represented by a full in-house laboratory, x-ray machine with a rapid processor for immediate results, and a dental x-ray machine. We are the only small animal veterinary hospital in Fort Collins that has an in-house ultrasound machine with telemedicine capabilities. Additionally, we have a separate surgery suite with the latest in anesthesia equipment and monitoring devices. Our boarding facilities are reserved for our patients with medical needs. Come see our hospital! Click here to learn more about our services.

Friendship and the community

Friendship Hospital For Animals is actively involved in the Fort Collins community.

Friendship Hospital for Animals is a proud sponsor of the Fort Collins Cat Rescue which is dedicated to the welfare of all cats and kittens in our community. In addition, our own Dr. Meghann Berglund regularly donates her time and skills to perform neuter and ovariohysterectomy procedures for this organization.

Larimer Animal People Partnership (LAPP) is a non-profit animal friendly organization supported by the hospital.

Friendship Hospital For Animals provides monthly support to the Energy Assistance Program. This program provides financial assistance to local residents in making their energy bills more affordable.

Friendship Hospital For Animals supports the Food Bank of Larimer County and Hospice of Larimer County.

Friendship Hospital For Animals also sponsors several local schools and plays a role in community fundraisers for the Muscular Dystrophy Association and the American Cancer Society.

Friendship Hospital For Animals is a proud supporter of Project Self Sufficiency whose mission it is to "assist low-income, single parents in their efforts to build and maintain strong, healthy families and achieve economic independence."

Our team members regularly speak at schools, churches, and at the Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital on various animal issues.

Friendship Hospital For Animals is a Charter sponsor of KUNC public radio.

Friendship Hospital For Animals enjoys being an active participant and supporter of the Fort Collins community.

Friendship is environmentally friendly!

All of the power that we use comes from wind farms. We are the only veterinary hospital in Fort Collins to be fully powered by this clean energy source. Materials in the hospital that are recyclable (i.e. paper, plastic bottles, aluminum, etc.) are recycled on a regular basis.