Emergency hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
Before you go
- Call while you are getting ready: describe what happened and ask about the current wait.
- Bring any medication, packaging or plant your pet may have eaten, and your pet's records if they are at hand.
- Expect triage: the most critical patients are seen first, as in a human ER. Full checklist.
What the hospital states on its website
- Intensive care unit“AESC’s ICU team utilizes the most up-to-date medical care and nursing techniques to assist in the support and recovery of unstable patients.” Hospital page
- Emergency surgery“…Elective Surgery Cryptorchid neuter Gastropexy Neuter Spay Emergency Surgery Diaphragmatic hernia Foreign body removal Gastric dilatation and…” Hospital page
- CT or MRI imaging“This expansion included a new 16-slice GE Brightspeed CT scanner, mobile fluoroscopy unit, four additional surgery suites, and a more capable 23X MRI scanner.” Hospital page
- Blood bank or transfusions“…Our critical care services include: Arterial blood gas analysis Blood and plasma transfusions Diagnostic imaging and procedures Emergency airway management…” Hospital page
- Walk-ins accepted, no appointment needed“…a veterinary emergency, bring your pet to AESC 24/7/365 for care - no appointment necessary. Common Emergent Conditions We Treat in Dogs and Cats Our emergency…” Hospital page
- Accepts CareCredit“We also accept pet insurance, CareCredit , and Scratchpay .” Hospital page
- Accepts Scratchpay“We also accept pet insurance, CareCredit , and Scratchpay .” Hospital page
Shown only where the hospital says so on its own site, quoted as published. A missing item means we found no statement, not that the service is unavailable. Fees and policies change: confirm by phone.
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Questions about Animal Emergency & Specialty Center
- Is Animal Emergency & Specialty Center open 24 hours?
- Yes. Animal Emergency & Specialty Center has an emergency service open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, according to the OpenStreetMap + hospital website checked on November 4, 2026. Holiday hours can differ: call (720) 842-5050 before you leave.
- What is the phone number of Animal Emergency & Specialty Center?
- (720) 842-5050. The hospital is at 17701 Cottonwood Drive, Parker, CO 80134.
- Do I need an appointment at Animal Emergency & Specialty Center?
- No appointment is needed, according to its website: “…a veterinary emergency, bring your pet to AESC 24/7/365 for care - no appointment necessary. Common Emergent Conditions We Treat in Dogs and Cats Our emergency…”
- What payment options does Animal Emergency & Specialty Center mention?
- CareCredit and Scratchpay are mentioned on its website.
- What emergency facilities does Animal Emergency & Specialty Center have?
- Its website mentions an intensive care unit, emergency surgery, CT or MRI imaging and blood transfusions.
Places this hospital serves
- Emergency vet in Denver
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- Emergency vet in Highlands Ranch
Where this listing comes from
- OpenStreetMap + hospital website, source page, checked November 4, 2026: “k a Consultation Map 17701 Cottonwood Dr, Parker, CO, 80134 Call (720) 842-5050 24/7 Emergency 24/7 Emergency Phone: (720) 842-5050 Address: 17701 Cottonwood Dr”
- Hospital website, source page, checked November 4, 2026: “…Referrals Resources Veterinarian FAQ Continuing Education Careers 24/7 Emergency Book a Consultation Specialty Services See the advanced specialty…”
- OpenStreetMap, source page, checked November 4, 2026
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