Veterinarian Jeff Young, known for the television show “Rocky Mountain Vet” on the Animal Planet network, is moving his practice to Conifer.

Young is raising $1.5 million to transform the Conifer Crossings building at 11825 U.S. 285 into a state-of-the-art veterinary hospital and training center for veterinarians from around the country. The building formerly housed Scooter’s Smokehouse and Grill.

Young, 67, is planning an open house at the Conifer facility on May 7.

Young’s veterinary practice called Planned Pethood in Wheat Ridge is known for low-cost procedures, including low-cost spay and neuter surgeries. Veterinarians also work in Mexico as part of Young’s nonprofit called Planned Pethood International.

Young in a YouTube video said the new center is the future for the clinic, and he hopes to train new veterinarians about ways to provide high-quality pet care while keeping costs low for pet owners.

He explained that the new 12,000-square-foot facility will be owned by the nonprofit. The current clinic in Wheat Ridge will close after the move is complete.

Young said he had been looking for a new facility, including in Evergreen and Nederland, and the Conifer Crossings property was the ideal location. Since the practice has clients from around the state, they will adjust to the change in drive times.

Young said he also was working with the Inter-Mountain Humane Society in conjunction with the new facility.

Young and his wife, veterinarian Petra Mickova, are moving to Conifer, and Young noted it will be nice to be away from the city.

"(This facility) is huge and has great parking," he said. "This is going to be a really cool facility." 

To see the latest YouTube video, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uH6eOnM73w4.