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Northfield Veterinary Hospital

Updated 2026-07-07 · 1,215 reviewed · 182 listed · Scored from 571 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(571) 91 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
General Veterinary CareVeterinary SurgeryHolistic & Alternative MedicineLow-Cost / Affordable Vet Care
Northfield Veterinary Hospital
Services
General Veterinary Care, Veterinary Surgery, Holistic & Alternative Medicine
Reviews
571

What recent reviews say

Patients choose Northfield for vets who listen carefully, explain their reasoning, and deliver urgent and routine care with genuine kindness. Staff remember pets across visits, stay available for follow-up questions, and handle emergencies other hospitals turned away, building strong loyalty among pet owners across Colorado.

Praised for
  • compassionate and empathetic staff
  • experienced vets who listen and explain options
  • skilled surgical and emergency care
  • treats pets like family
  • responsive follow-up and aftercare
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Best for: Families seeking compassionate, experienced vets who handle emergencies and build long-term trust
Think twice if: No grounded cautions emerge from the available reviews.

Strengths

  • Takes emergency cases other hospitals refuse
  • Vets explain all options and reasoning
  • Entire team remembers and cares about pets between visits

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Caldwell praised for calm exam approach and attentive listening
  • Vet tech Melissa noted for confident, gentle handling of large dogs during X-rays
  • Dr. Shelly mentioned by name in praise
  • Staff follow up with check-ins after surgery
  • Available for days of follow-up questions after appointments

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Routine shots and exams handled quickly and professionally; vets take time to address owner concerns about aging pets.
Veterinary Surgery
Praised for surgical care in critical cases; staff provide post-op follow-up and check-ins.
Emergency & Urgent Care
Accepts emergency cases when other hospitals refuse; responsive and professional in urgent situations.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.57 average across the 143 general veterinary care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 78% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 86
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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521
4
13
3
9
2
6
1
22

Common questions

Can I get an urgent same-day appointment if my dog is limping or ill?
Yes. Reviews describe same-day visits for lamping and acute illness, handled by experienced vets within the day.
Do they follow up after surgery?
Yes. Multiple reviews mention the staff checks in on pets after surgery and remains available for follow-up questions for days after an appointment.
Are they open 7 days a week?
The business publishes opening hours for all 7 days, though specific hours are not detailed in the available information.
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Last updated 2026-07-07