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Advanced Veterinary Care of Greenwood Village

Updated 2026-07-07 · 1,215 reviewed · 182 listed · Scored from 191 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.9(191) 87 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
General Veterinary CareEmergency & Urgent CareVeterinary SurgeryLow-Cost / Affordable Vet Care
Advanced Veterinary Care of Greenwood Village
Services
General Veterinary Care, Emergency & Urgent Care, Veterinary Surgery
Reviews
191

What recent reviews say

Most owners describe a practice where vets spend time understanding their pet's condition, explain findings clearly, and handle complex cases with genuine care. Staff know pets by name, and emergencies get same-day ultrasounds and evaluations. Recent complaints from a small minority cite receptionist gatekeeping, delayed callbacks on serious illness, and a shift away from earlier attentiveness. One reviewer left after feeling uncared for during a pet's cancer diagnosis and death.

The practice covers wellness, surgery, diagnostics, and dental work. Dr. Converse and Dr. Jaynes are named repeatedly for their patience with anxious or reactive animals. Prices come up favorably relative to the diagnostics and expertise offered. The core tension: exceptional clinical experience and compassion offset by occasional communication breakdowns at the front desk and gaps in follow-up during emotionally charged situations.

Praised for
  • compassionate, patient staff
  • skilled diagnosticians and surgeons
  • thorough explanations and transparency
  • genuine care for animals and families
  • reasonable pricing for advanced care
Watch-outs
  • inconsistent phone responsiveness
  • receptionist insensitivity
  • surgery scheduling inflexibility
  • poor follow-up on serious cases
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Best for: Owners of dogs or cats with complex or acute conditions who value unhurried diagnosis and emotional support.
Think twice if: You need urgent callback responsiveness on serious illness; two reviewers reported delayed communication when pets were critically ill or dying.

Strengths

  • Same-day emergency evaluations and ultrasounds
  • Dr. Converse and Dr. Jaynes known for patience with reactive animals
  • Transparent diagnosis and treatment planning
  • Competitive pricing for advanced diagnostics and surgical expertise

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Converse and Dr. Jaynes are named across multiple reviews for patience and thoroughness
  • Staff remember pet names and medical history
  • Abdominal ultrasounds available same-day for emergency evaluations
  • Dr. Jaynes discovered a foreign body obstruction during routine spay
  • Team accommodates difficult or reactive animals by allowing pets to approach at their own pace

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Strong: wellness, vaccine, diagnostics praised for thoroughness and fair pricing.
Emergency & Urgent Care
Mixed: same-day ultrasounds and evaluations praised; phone access during crises reportedly slow.
Veterinary Surgery
Strong: ACL repairs, spays with complication detection, and recovery support consistently praised.
Low-Cost / Affordable Vet Care
Moderate: several reviews call pricing competitive for the expertise and advanced imaging offered.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.9 against a 4.57 average across the 143 general veterinary care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 45% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 91
Review volume 99
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 64
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Can I get same-day imaging if my pet has an emergency?
Yes. Reviewers report same-day abdominal ultrasounds and evaluations for urgent cases.
How are reactive or anxious animals handled?
Dr. Converse and staff take time to let pets approach at their own pace rather than forcing interaction.
Do you serve areas outside Greenwood Village?
Their website lists service areas including Denver, Centennial, Englewood, Cherry Hills Village, Littleton, Cherry Knolls, and Highlands Ranch.

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Last updated 2026-07-07