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Updated 2026-07-07 · 1,215 reviewed · 182 listed · Scored from 1,979 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(1979) 83 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
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Animal Urgent Care
Services
General Veterinary Care, Emergency & Urgent Care, Low-Cost / Affordable Vet Care
Reviews
1979

What recent reviews say

Staff provide calm, detailed guidance through emergencies and end-of-life decisions. Vets handle complex surgeries, radiography, and urgent stabilization with surgical skills that other facilities trust. Multiple reviews praise same-day X-rays, ultrasound, triage efficiency, and overnight monitoring.

Long waits and high bills are drawbacks. One detailed complaint alleges a planned deobstipation was delayed six hours, staff did not communicate the reason, and a refund was only partial. Most reviews note the cost is steep but justified by emergency availability and skilled care; one reviewer found staff waived a fee when findings were minor.

Praised for
  • compassionate and clear communication during crisis
  • knowledgeable, skilled staff and vets
  • strong triage and emergency response
  • thorough follow-up and owner reassurance
  • experienced with surgical and complex care
Watch-outs
  • delayed procedures due to staffing constraints
  • long wait times
  • high costs with limited refunds
  • lack of transparency on inability to perform planned care
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Best for: Pet owners needing after-hours or same-day emergency care when primary vet unavailable.
Think twice if: High-cost emergency care; expect long waits during busy nights and potential delays if multiple critical cases arrive simultaneously.

Strengths

  • Open 7 days for emergencies when regular vets are closed
  • On-site surgical capability and immediate imaging (X-ray, ultrasound)
  • Staff coordinate with specialty hospitals for complex cases
  • Known for compassionate handling of euthanasia and end-of-life decisions

Worth knowing

  • Yvonne (Tech) named as standout staff member in multiple reviews
  • Performs amputations and surgical stabilization in-house
  • Coordinates handoff with specialty hospitals (e.g., Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital for complex surgery)
  • Will waive fees for minor findings; cost transparency varies
  • Overnight monitoring and next-day follow-up visits offered

What reviews say by service

Emergency & Urgent Care
Recognized life-threatening cases immediately, performed X-rays and stabilization, coordinated with surgery center; one case had delayed planned procedure and poor shift-handoff communication.
General Veterinary Care
Staff handle non-emergency walk-ins kindly; one minor exam was waived.
Veterinary Surgery
Perform on-site emergency surgery including amputations; surgical work praised by referring specialist hospitals.
Low-Cost / Affordable Vet Care
Costs are high; one reviewer called it pricy but worth it for emergency care, another received only partial refund after complaint.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.57 average across the 104 emergency & urgent care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 99% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 73
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 64
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
1713
4
95
3
30
2
24
1
117

Common questions

Are they open nights and weekends?
Yes. Their website lists 7 days of opening hours; reviews confirm they see emergency cases nights and overnight.
Can they do surgery on-site?
Yes. Reviews mention on-site amputations, emergency surgical procedures, and coordination with specialty hospitals for complex cases.
Do they serve the greater Denver area?
Their website lists service areas: Arvada, Westminster, Wheat Ridge, Lakewood, Golden, greater Denver area, and Commerce City.
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Last updated 2026-07-07