Business Details
Your Trusted Colorado Springs Cat Veterinarian
Carefree Cats Veterinary Hospital has been dedicated to providing exceptional feline care in Colorado Springs since our founding. Our practice specializes in cat-centered medical and surgical services, with a focus on creating a stress-free environment for both cats and their owners. We maintain a state-of-the-art facility designed exclusively for feline patients, featuring specialized boarding accommodations and advanced diagnostic capabilities. Our certified cat-friendly team undergoes specific training in feline behavior and handling techniques to ensure optimal care. With our deep understanding of feline-specific needs, we offer customized treatment plans and natural healthcare options.Our commitment to preventive care includes comprehensive wellness exams and age-specific protocols. We prioritize gentle handling through scruff-free restraint methods and maintain a bark-free environment to reduce stress for our feline patients. The hospital's design incorporates soundproofing and cat-focused amenities to enhance comfort. Our veterinary team combines extensive experience with ongoing professional development in feline medicine. We maintain rigorous standards through our Gold certification from the American Association of Feline Practitioners.
Services
Feline Dentistry
Cat Boarding
Wellness Exams
Diagnostic Services
Pain Management
Elder Cat Care
Radiography
Laboratory Services
Holistic Services
Highlights and features
- Certified Gold Cat-Friendly Practice with specialized feline facilities
- Exclusively treats cats in a bark-free, stress-reducing environment
- Offers customized stress-free handling protocols for anxious felines
- Maintains scruff-free restraint techniques and cat-specific amenities
- Provides state-of-the-art diagnostic and surgical capabilities
Associations and certifications
- Feline Veterinary Medical Association
- American Association of Feline Practitioners
What people say
Stress-free handling
Knowledgeable staff
Luxury boarding
Cat-only facility
Specialized care
Services
Cat Boarding
Our veterinary-supervised boarding facility offers luxury accommodations for cats in Colorado Springs. Featuring various suite sizes including multi-level condos with Pikes Peak views, our bark-free environment ensures stress-free stays. All guests receive personalized attention from our veterinary staff with on-site medical support available during normal business hours.
Feline Dentistry
Specialized dental treatments address cats' unique oral health needs. Services include routine cleanings, advanced extractions, and anesthetic protocols tailored to feline physiology. Our equipment monitors vital signs during procedures, with heating support to maintain patient comfort throughout dental surgeries.
Wellness Exams
Annual comprehensive exams detect health issues early through physical assessments and diagnostic testing. Our protocols adapt to each life stage, with tailored vaccination schedules and parasite prevention strategies. Exams include dietary consultations and behavioral evaluations to maintain optimal feline health.
Diagnostic Services
Advanced diagnostic capabilities include radiography and laboratory testing for accurate condition assessment. We perform X-rays to evaluate tissue density differences and conduct bloodwork for preventive health monitoring. Our services enable early detection of potential medical problems before symptoms develop.
Pain Management
Specialized pain management protocols address feline-specific needs using various therapeutic approaches. Our services combine traditional and alternative methods to ensure patient comfort during recovery periods. The program will expand with additional treatment options to enhance pain control for our feline patients.
People
Dr. Rae-Anne Hovanetz
Medical Director / DVM
Dr. Hovanetz leads our veterinary team with specialized expertise in feline medicine. She prioritizes compassionate care and evidence-based treatments while maintaining the hospital's cat-friendly certification standards.
Denice
RVT
Denice combines veterinary technical skills with deep understanding of feline behavior. She assists in implementing stress-free handling protocols and ensures high-quality patient care during all procedures.
Jessica
Lead Customer Service Representative
Jessica manages client relations with focus on educating cat owners about preventive care options. She coordinates boarding services and helps implement the hospital's customer-centric approach.
Wednesday
Representative of The Void
Wednesday contributes unique feline perspective to our service design. Her role focuses on maintaining the hospital's cat-centric environment and stress-reduction protocols.
Leeloo
Carpet Texture Inspector
Leeloo ensures all surfaces meet feline comfort standards through rigorous texture evaluations. Her work contributes to maintaining optimal patient environmental quality throughout the facility.
Questions
What makes your practice cat-friendly?
We're certified Gold by the American Association of Feline Practitioners with specialized facilities, staff training, and handling techniques designed exclusively for cats.
Do you require prior exams for boarding?
All boarding guests must have recent annual exams and current vaccinations including Rabies and Distemper (FVRCP) to ensure population health safety.
What dental services do you offer?
We provide full dental care including cleanings, extractions, and advanced treatments using cat-specific anesthetic protocols and monitoring equipment.
How do wellness exams benefit my cat?
Annual exams detect health issues early through physical exams, bloodwork, and diagnostic testing tailored to your cat's life stage and individual needs.
What boarding options are available?
We offer multiple suite sizes including multi-level condos with Pikes Peak views, featuring separate areas for sleeping, eating, and play activities.
Can you handle medical emergencies?
We provide emergency care during normal business hours with on-call support available weekends for boarding guests and established patients.
