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In-Home Veterinary Care in Denver
A to Z Home Vet Care is a dedicated in-home veterinary practice serving Denver and surrounding areas. Founded by Dr. Maria Zayas and Aspen Dornburg, our mission is to provide compassionate, personalized care for pets in the comfort of their own homes. We specialize in treating dogs, cats, and exotic animals, prioritizing stress-free experiences for both pets and owners. Our services include annual exams, preventative care, diagnostics, sick visits, and end-of-life support. As a queer, neurodivergent, Latina woman and technician-owned practice, we prioritize community-focused care over profit-driven models.Our team combines extensive experience in veterinary medicine with a commitment to accessibility and affordability through discount programs. We emphasize collaboration between doctor and technician to ensure comprehensive patient advocacy. Our unique approach caters to underserved communities, including LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent pet owners. We maintain rigorous diagnostic standards while offering flexible scheduling with precise appointment windows. Our practice philosophy centers on building trust through transparency, personalized attention, and evidence-based medical decision-making.
Services
In-Home Consultations
Preventative Care
Sick Visits
Diagnostic Testing
End of Life Care
Exotic Pet Care
Vaccinations
Nail Trimming
Ear Cleaning
Anal Gland Expression
Highlights and features
- We offer specialized care for exotic pets including birds, reptiles, and pocket pets
- Our practice is queer, neurodivergent, and Latina woman-owned
- We provide precise appointment scheduling with minimal wait times
- Our team combines veterinary doctor and technician expertise
- We operate discount programs for low-cost veterinary services
What people say
Compassionate and stress-free experience
Gentle, professional manner
Personalized care approach
Thorough examination process
Positive team dynamic
Services
In-Home Consultations
Our comprehensive housecall consultations include full physical examinations tailored to each pet's species and temperament. We provide precise diagnostic assessments while minimizing stress through familiar environment care. Our dual-professional team ensures thorough evaluations with immediate follow-up recommendations.
Preventative Care
We offer complete preventative care packages including vaccinations, parasite screening, and wellness testing. Our customized reminder system helps maintain optimal pet health through regular checkups and age-appropriate diagnostic panels for early disease detection.
End of Life Care
Our compassionate end-of-life care includes personalized euthanasia planning and hospice consultations. We provide emotional support and practical guidance for pet owners during difficult transitions, with flexible aftercare options respecting individual wishes and needs.
Exotic Pet Care
We specialize in treating exotic species including birds, reptiles, amphibians, and pocket pets. Our expertise addresses unique health requirements of non-traditional pets through specialized handling techniques and species-specific diagnostic approaches in stress-free home environments.
Diagnostic Testing
Our mobile diagnostics include bloodwork analysis, urinalysis, fecal screening, and cytology testing. We perform in-home sample collection with rapid turnaround times for critical results, while maintaining partnerships with reference laboratories for advanced testing requirements.
People
Dr. Maria Zayas
Veterinarian
Dr. Zayas graduated from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine with experience in aquatic health research and shelter medicine. She specializes in exotic pet care and has established this housecall practice to improve veterinary accessibility while maintaining high medical standards.
Aspen Dornburg
Veterinary Technician
Aspen is a certified veterinary technician with nine years of clinical experience, recently achieving hospice care certification. She brings expertise in patient handling and client education, sharing Dr. Zayas' vision for compassionate, community-focused veterinary care.
Questions
What services do you offer for exotic pets?
We treat birds, reptiles, amphibians, pocket pets, and backyard poultry with specialized handling techniques and species-specific diagnostics in home environments.
How do emergency appointments work?
For urgent care needs, we provide contact information for local emergency clinics while offering follow-up housecall services when immediate transport isn't required.
What payment options are available?
We offer flexible payment through discount programs and transparent pricing structures with advance notice of potential additional fees.
Can you accommodate multiple pets in one visit?
Yes, we provide discounted rates for multiple pets during single appointments with customized scheduling to ensure adequate time for all animals.
What areas do you service?
We serve Denver metro area including Arvada, Aurora, Castle Rock, Lone Tree, and surrounding communities with efficient route planning for timely appointments.
How are diagnostic results handled?
Most lab results return within 24 hours, with critical diagnostics prioritized for rapid turnaround while maintaining partnerships with reference laboratories for specialized testing.
