About FoCo Pets
FoCo Pets is an affordable veterinary clinic in Fort Collins specializing in spay/neuter, dental care, and vaccinations for dogs and cats across Northern Colorado.
Our mission
At FoCo Pets, we believe that every pet deserves access to quality veterinary care. Our mission is to make essential veterinary services accessible and convenient for the pets and people of Northern Colorado.
We focus on high-impact services, including spay and neuter surgery, dental care, and vaccinations. By streamlining these procedures and operating efficiently, we can provide exceptional care at a lower cost while maintaining the highest standards of patient safety, comfort, and medical care.
Affordable veterinary care should never mean lower-quality care. Every patient receives individualized attention, modern anesthetic monitoring, comprehensive pain management, and care from a team that genuinely loves what they do. We are committed to treating every pet with compassion and respect, whether they are a beloved family companion or a rescue animal waiting for a forever home.
We are especially passionate about helping bridge the gap between pets and the veterinary care they need. Too often, families delay or forgo important services because of cost, scheduling challenges, or limited availability. Our goal is to remove as many of those barriers as possible so that more pets can receive timely care and live healthier lives.
FoCo Pets is proud to support local rescue organizations, shelters, and foster networks. We understand the tremendous work these groups do to save animals and find them loving homes, and we are honored to be part of that effort. By providing affordable sterilization and preventive care services, we hope to help reduce pet overpopulation while improving the health and adoptability of animals throughout our community.
We also value collaboration within the veterinary community, including our partners at County Line Vet. We believe pets receive the best care when veterinary professionals work together, and we are proud to partner with local full-service veterinary hospitals by providing focused services that complement the ongoing relationship between pets, their families, and their primary care veterinarians.
As pet owners ourselves, we understand the trust you place in those caring for your animals. Whether you are scheduling a spay or neuter procedure, a dental cleaning, helping a rescue pet prepare for adoption, or looking for an affordable option for essential veterinary care, we are grateful for the opportunity to serve you.
Meet our team
The veterinarians and staff who make affordable, compassionate care possible.
Dr. Jessica McGowan, DVM
Veterinarian / Owner of FoCo Pets
Dr. Jessica McGowan is a Fort Collins native dedicated to building community and making veterinary care more accessible for pets and their families. Her special interests include pain management, veterinary acupuncture, dentistry, and earning the trust of the world's "spicy" pets. She also owns Front Range Animal Acupuncture, a mobile veterinary acupuncture practice, bringing comfort-focused care directly to her patients. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her two children, two dogs, a cat, and five chickens, and can usually be found outdoors or tackling a new craft project.
Dr. Lauren Steiner, DVM
Veterinarian / Partner of FoCo Pets · Owner of County Line Vet
Dr. Lauren Steiner discovered her passion for veterinary medicine while working at an animal shelter in Summit County, Colorado, helping animals in need find loving homes. After earning her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Oklahoma State University in 2016, she returned to Colorado and spent several years in general practice while continuing to support rescue organizations. Her love for rescue medicine and commitment to helping families access affordable veterinary care inspired her to open a low-cost clinic focused on serving pets and the people who love them. Outside of work, Dr. Steiner enjoys spending time with her son, Owen, and their three rescue dogs, Murphy, Jojo, and Pita.
Laura W
Manager / Receptionist
Laura moved from Texas to begin a new journey in Colorado. Her passion for animal care began with her first job at a boarding facility, where she was introduced to the world of animal rescue. She looks forward to the opportunity to help the community by supporting both local rescue organizations and pet owners. Outside of the clinic, Laura enjoys hiking and spending time with her family and two dogs, Whitney and Maggie.
Laura V
Veterinary Assistant
Laura is a veterinary assistant who has always had a special place in her heart for dogs and rescue animals. She loves helping pets receive the care they need and enjoys being part of their journey, whether through fostering or medical services. When she's not at the clinic, you'll likely find her playing, training, or exploring the outdoors with her Border Collie mix, Rue, or gardening, cooking, reading, writing, traveling, or mountain biking with friends.
Alyza D
Veterinary Assistant
Alyza is a Colorado native whose love for animals of all kinds set her on the path to pursuing her goal of someday becoming a veterinarian. She's currently completing her prerequisites at Front Range Community College before heading to CSU for Animal Science and eventually their veterinary program. When she's not studying, you'll find her outside hiking, skiing, camping, or spending time with family, friends, and her cat Moon.