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Rising Sun Animal Care

Updated 2026-07-07 · 1,215 reviewed · 182 listed · Scored from 580 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(580) 86 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
General Veterinary CareEmergency & Urgent CareVeterinary SurgeryVeterinary DentistryLow-Cost / Affordable Vet CareExotic & Avian VetLarge Animal / Equine Vet
Rising Sun Animal Care
Services
General Veterinary Care, Emergency & Urgent Care, Veterinary Surgery
Reviews
580

What recent reviews say

Rising Sun earned its 4.8 rating through consistent praise for staff compassion and thorough care that costs less than corporate competitors. Named vets like Dr. Asman, Dr. King, and Dr. Miller get regular mentions for patience with difficult animals and genuine follow-up. Recent complaints flag inconsistent guidance between doctors, pharmacy prescription delays, and phone access barriers that may signal growing pains during busy periods.

Recent shift: Growing volume appears to strain phone access and prescription coordination; earlier reviews praise responsiveness, but last two reviews (1-2 weeks ago) report communication breakdowns and accessibility friction.

Praised for
  • compassionate and patient staff
  • thorough exams and communication
  • affordable pricing compared to corporate clinics
  • genuine follow-up care and responsiveness
  • good with anxious or difficult animals
Watch-outs
  • inconsistent care between veterinarians
  • conflicting treatment advice
  • long phone hold times and no voicemail option
  • inadequate diagnostic follow-up for complex cases
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Best for: Owners of rescue or anxious pets seeking affordable care from experienced, patient practitioners.
Think twice if: Treatment advice inconsistency between doctors and difficulty reaching the clinic by phone may frustrate those managing complex ongoing cases.

Strengths

  • Named vets with strong reputations (Asman, King, Miller)
  • Pricing notably lower than corporate clinics
  • Staff calls to check on pets and sends birthday greetings
  • Patient handling of anxious or feisty animals

Worth knowing

  • Named veterinarians: Dr. Asman, Dr. King, Dr. Miller
  • Staff send birthday greetings and follow-up calls
  • Recent complaint about Dr. Melgoza's incomplete diagnostic workup for senior dog's GI symptoms
  • Phone lines reportedly back up over 15 minutes with no voicemail option
  • Pharmacy prescription fulfillment delays reported

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Thorough exams and affordable pricing praised, but one senior dog's GI workup lacked depth.
Veterinary Dentistry
No direct review evidence of dental services.
Veterinary Surgery
No direct review evidence of surgical services.
Exotic & Avian Vet
No direct review evidence of exotic or avian services.
Large Animal / Equine Vet
No direct review evidence of large animal services.
Emergency & Urgent Care
No direct review evidence of emergency care.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.57 average across the 104 emergency & urgent 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 64
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
538
4
15
3
4
2
4
1
19

Common questions

Do they call after my pet's visit?
Yes. Multiple reviewers report staff call to check on pets after visits and even send birthday greetings to returning patients.
How much cheaper are they than other Denver vets?
One reviewer quoted approximately half the price from a corporate clinic for comparable general care, though pricing was not specified for all services.
Can I reach them by phone easily?
Recent complaints report hold times exceeding 15 minutes with no voicemail option, suggesting phone lines get congested during peak hours.
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Last updated 2026-07-07