Can I get a Saturday appointment?

Yes. Multiple reviewers describe booking same-day and Saturday appointments with short notice.

Do they provide a second opinion if my vet recommends expensive surgery?

Yes. One owner received a second opinion on ACL repair surgery and went with a conservative plan instead, with good results. Another owner's dog diagnosed with cancer received alternative approaches to emergency euthanasia.

What happens after my pet's visit?

Staff typically call the next day to check on your animal and discuss any follow-up care needed.

South Platte Veterinary Hospital

Updated 2026-07-07 · 1,215 reviewed · 182 listed · Scored from 225 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(225) 91 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified

General Veterinary CareLow-Cost / Affordable Vet Care

Services: General Veterinary Care, Low-Cost / Affordable Vet Care
Reviews: 225

What recent reviews say

Walking in, you're seen promptly by staff who treat anxious pets with patience and talk you through every step. The vets here-Dr. Wood, Dr. Charlie, and Dr. Graf among them-don't oversell surgery or medication; several owners describe getting second opinions that saved thousands and avoided unnecessary procedures.

The whole operation runs on respect for your wallet and your pet's feelings. Techs like Drake are named by reviewers for their gentleness. Receptionists hand out tissues and water without being asked. Post-visit check-in calls are routine. The prices are described as reasonable, and they shop pharmacy sites to save money on medications.

Praised for

gentle-with-animals
honest communication about costs
knowledgeable and thorough vets
compassionate staff from front desk to surgery
quick access and short wait times

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Best for: Pet owners who value honest cost conversations and gentle handling of nervous animals.

Strengths

Second opinions that prevent unnecessary, expensive surgery
Staff trained in calm handling of anxious animals
Transparent pricing with willingness to work on medication costs
Prompt appointment access, including same-day and Saturday slots

Worth knowing

Dr. Wood, Dr. Charlie, Dr. Graf, and tech Drake named repeatedly in recent reviews
Second opinion on ACL surgery saved owner thousands of dollars
Staff accommodates same-day appointments and Saturday hours
Follow-up calls after medical procedures are standard practice
In-house lab and pharmacy partnerships for cost savings
Staff provides end-of-life support with unhurried goodbyes

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care: Preventative exams, second opinions, and routine care praised as thorough, transparent, and compassionate.
Low-Cost / Affordable Vet Care: Owners repeatedly cite reasonable prices and vets actively searching for affordable medication options.

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 49% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method

Star rating 85

Review volume 100

Review recency 100

Review sentiment 81

Profile completeness 100

Verification 30

Rating breakdown

208

Common questions

Can I get a Saturday appointment?: Yes. Multiple reviewers describe booking same-day and Saturday appointments with short notice.
Do they provide a second opinion if my vet recommends expensive surgery?: Yes. One owner received a second opinion on ACL repair surgery and went with a conservative plan instead, with good results. Another owner's dog diagnosed with cancer received alternative approaches to emergency euthanasia.
What happens after my pet's visit?: Staff typically call the next day to check on your animal and discuss any follow-up care needed.

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