Can I get a same-day appointment if I'm coming from outside Denver proper?

Yes; one reviewer from Aurora was seen within an hour of arrival.

Do they call to check on pets after visits?

Yes; follow-up calls the day after treatment were documented in at least one case.

What is the heartworm test cost?

Over $100, according to one review.

GoodVets Highlands

Updated 2026-07-07 · 1,215 reviewed · 182 listed · Scored from 54 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.5(54) 78 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified

Emergency & Urgent CareVeterinary SurgeryVeterinary DentistryGeneral Veterinary CareLow-Cost / Affordable Vet CareExotic & Avian VetLarge Animal / Equine Vet

Services: Emergency & Urgent Care, Veterinary Surgery, Veterinary Dentistry
Reviews: 54

What recent reviews say

Most visits result in friendly, attentive care with detailed explanations and timely follow-up. Vets listen carefully and handle nervous pets with patience. One notable failure: staff clipped an elderly cat's nails against explicit instructions, causing months of mobility loss. A few reviews flag heartworm tests and general pricing as high; one exam felt rushed despite a 30-minute wait.

Tech Lizz and Dr. Devin are named positively. Appointment slots fill quickly, even for same-day urgent visits from Aurora. Fair pricing gets praised alongside concerns it runs above market rate. The calm, welcoming environment and genuine aftercare distinguish most experiences.

Praised for

knowledgeable and kind staff
thorough exams and clear explanations
handles anxious and reactive animals well
quick appointment availability
caring follow-up calls

Watch-outs

ignores specific owner instructions
overpriced services and tests
rushed exams despite wait times

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Best for: Pet owners with anxious or reactive animals seeking urgent same-day care and thorough explanations.

Think twice if: Staff have ignored specific owner instructions on nail care; heartworm tests and some services run above typical market rates.

Strengths

same-day urgent appointments from across the metro
calm handling of anxious and reactive pets
detailed post-visit follow-up calls
staff takes time to explain treatment plans

Worth knowing

Tech Lizz praised for handling
Dr. Devin provides detailed health explanations
Same-day appointments from Aurora documented
Post-visit follow-up calls standard practice
One incident of nail trim against owner instruction with lasting harm to elderly cat's mobility

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care: Thorough exams and clear explanations praised; one exam felt rushed despite wait time.
Emergency & Urgent Care: Same-day urgent appointments available; clients from Aurora seen quickly.
Veterinary Dentistry: Nail trimming performed but one instance of explicit instructions ignored.
Exotic & Avian Vet: Category listed but no review text evidences this service.
Large Animal / Equine Vet: Category listed but no review text evidences this service.
Veterinary Surgery: No review text directly addresses surgery, though one mention of TPLO post-op follow-up.

How it compares

Rated 4.5 against a 4.57 average across the 104 emergency & urgent care businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 29% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method

Star rating 69

Review volume 76

Review recency 100

Review sentiment 67

Profile completeness 100

Verification 30

Rating breakdown

Common questions

Can I get a same-day appointment if I'm coming from outside Denver proper?: Yes; one reviewer from Aurora was seen within an hour of arrival.
Do they call to check on pets after visits?: Yes; follow-up calls the day after treatment were documented in at least one case.
What is the heartworm test cost?: Over $100, according to one review.

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