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CVCA Wheat Ridge

Updated 2026-07-07 · 1,215 reviewed · 182 listed · Scored from 319 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.9(319) 93 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
General Veterinary CareHolistic & Alternative MedicineLow-Cost / Affordable Vet Care
CVCA Wheat Ridge
Services
General Veterinary Care, Holistic & Alternative Medicine, Low-Cost / Affordable Vet Care
Reviews
319
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What recent reviews say

Reviewers consistently describe a cardiology team that combines genuine care for animals with strong diagnostic skill. Multiple owners felt their anxiety ease once meeting the vets. Staff texted updates, accommodated at-home monitoring, and explained treatment plans in plain terms. Follow-up care was described as thorough and reasonably priced. No meaningful complaints emerged across the review set.

Praised for
  • compassionate, caring staff and vets
  • skilled cardiologists who explain things clearly
  • thorough diagnostics and treatment planning
  • accommodating to anxious or sick pets
  • responsive communication and follow-up
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Best for: Pet owners seeking specialized cardiac diagnosis and ongoing care for dogs or cats.

Strengths

  • Diplomate cardiologists (Ashley Sharpe, Amy Dixon-Jiménez, Kendra LaFauci) with specialized training
  • Responsive communication including text updates and remote ECG reviews
  • Thorough explanation of diagnosis and medication in accessible terms

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Dixon, Dr. Moralejo, and Dr. LaFauci are ACVIM Diplomate cardiologists
  • Staff texted medication questions and daily ECG monitoring updates to a client living hours away
  • Provided at-home ECG monitor for remote monitoring
  • Follow-up fees described as reasonable by reviewers

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Physical exams and echocardiograms praised for thoroughness and clear explanation.
Low-Cost / Affordable Vet Care
One reviewer found follow-up visit pricing reasonable; limited evidence beyond that.

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 56% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 92
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Do they work with pets whose owners live far away?
Yes. One reviewer living hours away received at-home ECG monitoring equipment and could send daily ECG files for remote review by the clinic.
Will they explain my pet's heart condition in plain language?
Reviewers consistently reported that vets like Dr. Moralejo took time to diagram the condition and explain medications and care plans clearly.
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Last updated 2026-07-07