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Evans East Animal Hospital

Updated 2026-07-07 · 1,215 reviewed · 182 listed · Scored from 1,086 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(1086) 83 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified Publishes prices
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Evans East Animal Hospital
Services
General Veterinary Care, Emergency & Urgent Care, Veterinary Surgery
Reviews
1086

What recent reviews say

Long-term clients and new arrivals alike praise the vets and staff for their genuine care, thoroughness, and ability to fit people in quickly. Multiple reviewers traveled 30 minutes or more because they trust the team completely. Several named doctors (Cole, Lipkin, Trainor, Gao, Maybanks) earned individual praise for compassion and patience.

However, two one-star reviews raised serious red flags: one about unannounced extra charges for annual exams on repeat visits with a voucher, and another detailing misdiagnosed symptoms (bloody stools, coughing) that escalated to a three-day emergency hospitalization. The second reviewer also noted the clinic did not follow up after hospitalization or return phone calls about post-discharge flare-ups. These point to inconsistency in diagnosis and communication when problems emerge.

Praised for
  • compassionate and caring staff
  • thorough exams and attentive doctors
  • fast appointments with minimal wait
  • flexible scheduling and emergency access
  • genuine follow-up and aftercare calls
Watch-outs
  • surprise charges and billing confusion with vouchers
  • misdiagnosis of serious symptoms
  • inconsistent follow-up after emergencies
  • lack of phone support for urgent concerns
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Best for: Owners seeking a caring, attentive practice with flexibility for same-day or emergency appointments and strong follow-up.
Think twice if: Families using Connect for Care vouchers or those with pets showing ambiguous or recurring symptoms should clarify billing upfront and get a second opinion if initial diagnoses do not improve symptoms.

Strengths

  • named vets with strong individual reputations (Dr. Cole, Dr. Lipkin, Dr. Trainor, Dr. Gao)
  • same-day and emergency appointments available
  • clean facility with attentive vet techs
  • discounted first exams for new patients

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Cole personally tracked down records and spoke with specialty hospitals after a patient's death to help owners understand what happened
  • vet tech Ezra noted for kindness during eye exams
  • facility described as clean with plentiful parking (eastbound access from Colorado Blvd)
  • both locations offer phone and text updates during procedures and surgery
  • one reviewer reported a three-day emergency hospitalization that cost over $10k; another had a dental extraction and tail amputation
  • clients since 1994 mentioned; another brought 20 service dogs to the practice over time

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Praised for thorough exams and attentive doctors; one reviewer reported misdiagnosis of bloody stools and other symptoms despite repeated calls.
Emergency & Urgent Care
Reviewers report same-day and right-on-time appointments; however, one cited lack of follow-up after a three-day emergency hospitalization.
Veterinary Surgery
Dental extractions and tail amputations noted as smooth; staff called with pre- and post-op updates. Prices described as reasonable.
Veterinary Dentistry
Dental cleaning and extractions mentioned positively; one reviewed praised compassionate handling of an anxious pet during extraction.

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 93% 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
918
4
73
3
14
2
15
1
66

Common questions

Can I book online and be seen quickly?
Yes. One reviewer noted online scheduling convenience and was seen at appointment time with hardly any wait. Same-day appointments are available.
Do you offer discounts for new patients?
The business website advertises $25 off a first exam.
Do you update owners during procedures?
Yes. Reviewers noted that both locations call and text with updates during procedures and surgery.

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Last updated 2026-07-07