About Us
Specialty and Emergency Veterinary Services for Pets and Their Families
We love animals and animal lovers! Our goal is to bring every patient back to health. We know it can be difficult to have to bring a family pet to an ER veterinarian. Conveniently located in Castle Rock, CO, Veterinary Specialists of the Rockies is open 24/7, 365 days a year for emergencies. We partner with your primary care veterinarian to offer the kind of care every family member deserves.
Our board-certified veterinary specialists in critical care, veterinary surgery, oncology, and diagnostic imaging provide the highest level of integrated care for every patient.
About Our Facility
Veterinary Specialists of the Rockies is a privately-owned small animal hospital in a 10,000 sq. ft. building with the latest in laboratory and diagnostic equipment and advanced technology. This capability allows our veterinary specialists and ER veterinarians to more quickly provide a personalized treatment plan, so the chance for a good outcome for your pet is improved.
Our facility has been specially constructed to provide a comfortable and welcoming space for pets and families. Since 2020, we have made additional upgrades and procedural changes (such as adding a special air filtration system) for the health and safety of staff and clients. In addition, Veterinary Specialists of the Rockies follows CDC guidelines, as well as recommendations from local health agencies, including current guidelines that face masks are optional in public spaces. Cats will also be relieved to learn that they have their own spaces separated from our canine patients.
When your pet must undergo surgery, our recovery rooms are equipped with the added benefit of real-time video monitoring that acts as an extension of our recovery room staff. You can be assured that staff will be alerted immediately if a patient is not doing well.
We know that when a pet is ill, it is stressful for the family. Our professional and support staff provide compassionate consultations and education. We want you to clearly understand treatment options, so you can make the best possible decisions for your pets.
Meet Our Doctors and Leadership Team

Megan Rector
Owner and MS, DVM, Emergency Veterinarian
Tammi Morrison
SHRM-CP, Hospital Administrator
Andrew Linklater
DVM, DACVECC (Critical Care)
Erin Arnold
DVM, DACVIM (Oncology)
Kellie Barreto
BVMS MRCVS (Internal Medicine)
Chrissie Boozer
DVM, MS, DACVR (Radiology)
Emily Deutsch
DVM, Emergency Veterinarian
Joel Bea
MS, DVM, Emergency Veterinarian
Molly Churchill
DVM, Emergency Veterinarian
Janna Levitt
DVM, Emergency Veterinarian
Kris Abbott
DVM, Emergency Veterinarian
Leslie Hicks
DVM, Emergency Veterinarian
Pete DeTolve
DVM, Emergency Veterinarian
Lauren Rush
DVM, Emergency Veterinarian
Mo Good
Registered Veterinary Technician, Inventory Manager
Jaci
Registered Veterinary Technician / Lead ER Technician
Jake
Registered Veterinary Technician / Lead ER Technician
Leia
Registered Veterinary Technician / Technician Supervisor
Cathy
Hospital Liaison Coordinator/CSR



