Veterinarians in River North Art District: ranked picks
RiNo's mix of live-work lofts and dog-friendly breweries means a lot of first-time pet owners and busy professionals looking for vets who can work them in fast. The five clinics below range from neighborhood general practice to round-the-clock emergency care, ranked using our methodology, which weighs review volume, recency, and sentiment alongside star rating.
Most RiNo residents are looking for either a regular vet within walking distance of the Taxi and Zeppelin developments, or somewhere to go fast when a walk near the Platte River goes wrong. A couple of these practices handle both, while one exists specifically for after-hours emergencies.
5 businesses, scored on rating, review volume, recency, sentiment and listing completeness. How we score › · View on map ›
At a glance
| # | Business | Score | Rating | From | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Livewell Animal Hospital of RiNo | 88 | 4.9 (168) | — | Anxious or reactive pets |
| 2 | Five Points Animal Hospital | 87 | 5 (65) | — | Surgery and value pricing |
| 3 | Sploot Veterinary Care - RiNo | 82 | 4.8 (834) | — | Same-day urgent visits |
| 4 | GoodVets RiNo | 80 | 4.8 (47) | — | Nervous dogs, check-in calls |
| 5 | RiNoVet Animal Emergency Care | 78 | 4.3 (214) | — | Middle-of-the-night emergencies |
Ranked picks
Livewell Animal Hospital of RiNo
score 88/100Vets and techs are repeatedly praised for reading animal body language and calling personally with post-surgery updates.
Five Points Animal Hospital
score 87/100Dr. Dooley and Dr. Nelson get consistent praise for calm exams and strong surgical outcomes at prices below other RiNo clinics.
Sploot Veterinary Care - RiNo
score 82/100Fear Free handling and quick access stand out, though follow-up on test results and surprise fees are recurring complaints.
GoodVets RiNo
score 80/100Staff greet pets by name and follow up days later, though parking is tight and pricing has crept toward $95 a visit.
RiNoVet Animal Emergency Care
score 78/100Round-the-clock surgery and weekend ultrasounds back up named vets known for life-saving care, despite some diagnosis and front-desk complaints.