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Broadview Animal Clinic

Updated 2026-07-07 · 1,215 reviewed · 182 listed · Scored from 2,750 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.5(2750) 77 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified Publishes prices
General Veterinary CareVeterinary SurgeryLow-Cost / Affordable Vet Care
Broadview Animal Clinic
Services
General Veterinary Care, Veterinary Surgery, Low-Cost / Affordable Vet Care
Reviews
2750

What recent reviews say

Long-time clients and newer visitors alike praise affordable prices, friendly technicians, and prompt surgical care, including emergency same-day procedures. However, reviews consistently flag one veterinarian as rushed and dismissive, inconsistent exam quality, and recent medication price hikes that some describe as disproportionate to vendor increases-leaving a 30-year customer questioning loyalty despite historically fair pricing.

The clinic's front desk and support staff earn praise for warmth and helpfulness, with Tammy singled out by name. Yet checkout and appointment-coordination errors frustrate some. Multiple reviews note reduced vet availability and staff turnover over recent years, and one owner with a reactive dog switched practices after Dr. Rucker's dismissive approach. Pricing clarity and management responsiveness to long-term concerns appear to be friction points.

Recent shift: One long-term (30-year) client noted concern about recent veterinarian turnover, declining vet availability, and steep medication price increases that don't align with market. Multiple reviewers mention Dr. Rucker fatigue and departing vets, suggesting staffing instability may be eroding the clinic's reputation among loyal customers.

Praised for
  • affordable pricing compared to other clinics
  • friendly front desk and tech staff
  • experienced doctors and long-term staff
  • quick appointment availability and scheduling
  • quality surgical outcomes
Watch-outs
  • one vet described as dismissive, rushed, and short with clients
  • inconsistent exam thoroughness
  • recent large price increases on specific medications
  • staff turnover and veterinarian availability declining
  • front desk communication errors and inconsistent service quality
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Best for: Pet owners seeking affordable routine care and surgery in Denver, particularly those with adult pets who don't need a gentle-first approach.
Think twice if: One vet consistently described as rushed and dismissive; inconsistent exam quality and recent medication markups may warrant calling ahead or requesting a second opinion on pricing.

Strengths

  • over 60 years in business
  • office exam price of $69
  • same-day emergency surgery capability
  • online appointment scheduling

Worth knowing

  • Front desk staff member Tammy praised by name for helpfulness and demeanor
  • Dr. Jason Rucker named in reviews as dismissive and short; some clients switched practices to follow departing vets
  • Same-day emergency surgery performed for foreign body removal (rock ingestion)
  • Multiple reviews note vet count down to Dr. Rucker and one newer vet
  • ProHeart 12 injection price increased 91%, Cytopoint 97%, according to one 30-year client

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Praised for affordability and knowledgeable staff; one veterinarian consistently criticized as rushed with poor exam technique
Veterinary Surgery
Same-day emergency surgery for foreign body retrieval earned strong praise; soft tissue and orthopedic procedures mentioned
Low-Cost / Affordable Vet Care
Valued for fair prices relative to other Denver clinics, though recent medication price hikes cited as disproportionate; prices historically considered reasonable

How it compares

  • Rated 4.5 against a 4.57 average across the 143 general veterinary care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 100% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 67
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
2169
4
231
3
71
2
67
1
212

Common questions

What is the office visit/exam price?
Office Visit/Exam is $69.00, according to their website.
Can they handle emergencies the same day?
Yes. One reviewer had their dog admitted and received emergency surgery for a foreign body on the same day.
Is it easier to get an appointment here than other Denver vets?
Some reviews mention fair wait times and quick scheduling, though one reviewer noted they book 2 months out and had a scheduling error at check-in.

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Last updated 2026-07-07