Inspiring the Next Generation of Animal Lovers

What is Vet for the Day?

At Animal Oasis of the Rockies, we’re passionate about nurturing the next generation of veterinary professionals. Our Vet for the Day program invites grade school-aged kids from our established clients' families to spend time behind the scenes at our hospital.

Their first visit is a two-hour introductory experience. If they love it (and most of them do!), they’re invited back for a half-day shadowing opportunity—sometimes even in surgery, depending on their interests and comfort level!

This program is completely free to our clients. It's our way of giving back to the community and fostering a love for animals and medicine early on.

Junior Vet Spotlight: SummerSummer is assisting as our "Vet for a Day" with a yellow lab. She is being supervised by one of our team members as she learns about becoming a Vet!

Meet Summer, one of our amazing Vet for the Day participants! She's spent several visits with us at Animal Oasis of the Rockies, and we’ve loved having her curiosity, energy, and love for animals in the clinic.

Favorite Part of the Clinic:

“I love to be with the animals and do whatever I can to help!”

Favorite Areas:

Summer especially enjoys time in the exam rooms—but also has a blast helping with the animals in the treatment area.

Cool Things She’s Learned:

She’s picked up some impressive skills during her visits, including how to take a heart rate and respiratory rate, and even how to identify different types of bacteria in an ear swab. Future vet in the making? We think so!

Favorite Memory:

“When my dog, Conley, put her whole head in the peanut butter bowl!”

She also loves watching the dogs meet and greet each other—it always brings a smile!

We’re so lucky to have Summer as part of our clinic family. Thank you for spending your time with us and being such a bright light, Summer! 💙

Junior Vet Spotlight: GriffinGriffin is part of our "Vet for a Day" program. He is learning how to take a respiratory and heart rate on a cat before surgery. He is being taught by one of our amazing team members.

Griffin joined us for our "Vet for the Day" program and made an unforgettable impression with his curiosity, kindness, and enthusiasm for learning. He even spent his 11th birthday with us—how cool is that?

Favorite Part of the Clinic:

“I love talking to the staff and asking questions to learn about the animals. Everyone is so nice and helpful at AOR!”

Favorite Activities:

Griffin enjoys helping out during treatments, especially when animals are getting shots, treats, or any kind of care. He's always eager to jump in and lend a hand.

Coolest Thing He’s Learned:

“The lasers and strange needles they use to treat the animals are fascinating.”

We love how much Griffin is soaking up during his visits!

Favorite Memory:

Griffin celebrated his 11th birthday with us, and the team surprised him by singing Happy Birthday and bringing him a cupcake! Definitely a day to remember. 🎂🐾

Thank you, Griffin, for bringing your amazing energy to the clinic. We can’t wait to see what you do next!

Is Your Child Curious About Veterinary Medicine? Want to Join the Program?

If you’re an established client and your child is interested in joining our Vet for the Day program, we’d love to welcome them! Please email us at [email protected], and our team will reach out to coordinate.