Can I get an appointment same-day if my dog is sick or injured?

Yes. Multiple reviewers report the clinic squeezed them in urgently for infections and acute issues, with one owner seen the same day for GI problems.

What happens before surgery?

Staff provide written estimates beforehand, explain the procedure in detail, and include aftercare instructions. They call the next day to check on recovery.

Do they handle anxious or difficult dogs well?

Yes. One owner with huskies noted they stayed calm, got shots on the first try, and created a relaxed environment. Another with a pitbull mix returning for repeat TPLO surgeries trusts them completely.

Five Points Animal Hospital

Updated 2026-07-07 · 1,215 reviewed · 182 listed · Scored from 65 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(65) 87 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified

General Veterinary CareVeterinary SurgeryVeterinary DentistryLow-Cost / Affordable Vet CareEmergency & Urgent CareExotic & Avian VetLarge Animal / Equine Vet

Services: General Veterinary Care, Veterinary Surgery, Veterinary Dentistry
Reviews: 65

What recent reviews say

Dr. Dooley and Dr. Nelson earn repeat visits through calm, thorough exams and willingness to listen without overselling treatment. Surgery outcomes impress (TPLO procedures, mass removal), and families return for vaccinations, urgent infections, and ongoing care at prices noticeably below competitors.

Staff call ahead with updates, explain diagnostics and estimates in detail, and fit dogs in same-day when needed. One owner noted techs occasionally seemed frustrated by hyperactive pets, but this is isolated against 30 reviews of uniformly warm, professional interactions.

Praised for

skilled vets (especially Dr. Dooley, Dr. Nelson)
gentle handling of animals
clear pricing and estimates
same-day or quick appointments
compassionate, patient staff
follow-up care after visits

Watch-outs

tech staff sometimes impatient with excitable dogs

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Best for: Families needing surgery, vaccination, or urgent care with clear estimates and compassionate handling.

Think twice if: Owners whose dogs become very excited around veterinary staff; one review noted occasional impatience from techs with hyperactive pets.

Strengths

Dr. Nelson and Dr. Dooley deliver standout surgical results and earn rapid trust
transparent pricing and detailed pre-surgery estimates
same-day urgent appointments and follow-up calls
calm environment and gentle handling even with anxious or energetic dogs

Worth knowing

Dr. Dooley earned trust through hematoma and recurring care
Dr. Nelson performed TPLO surgeries enabling dogs to return to 4-mile daily walks
staff provide written estimates before major procedures and call next day to check on recovery
clinic fitted an urgent infection same-day and brought owner in immediately for sick cat

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care: Exams praised for patient listening and calm environment, no unnecessary upselling
Veterinary Surgery: TPLO and mass removal surgeries delivered excellent outcomes with detailed pre-op estimates and aftercare
Veterinary Dentistry: Dental care listed on website but no specific review evidence
Emergency & Urgent Care: Same-day urgency appointments for infections and acute illness, with follow-up calls
Low-Cost / Affordable Vet Care: Prices described as very affordable and reasonable compared to other Denver practices

How it compares

Rated 5 against a 4.6 average across the 126 veterinary surgery businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 33% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method

Star rating 93

Review volume 79

Review recency 100

Review sentiment 77

Profile completeness 100

Verification 30

Rating breakdown

Common questions

Can I get an appointment same-day if my dog is sick or injured?: Yes. Multiple reviewers report the clinic squeezed them in urgently for infections and acute issues, with one owner seen the same day for GI problems.
What happens before surgery?: Staff provide written estimates beforehand, explain the procedure in detail, and include aftercare instructions. They call the next day to check on recovery.
Do they handle anxious or difficult dogs well?: Yes. One owner with huskies noted they stayed calm, got shots on the first try, and created a relaxed environment. Another with a pitbull mix returning for repeat TPLO surgeries trusts them completely.

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