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Tender Touch Animal Hospital

Updated 2026-07-07 · 1,215 reviewed · 182 listed · Scored from 866 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(866) 88 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
General Veterinary CareVeterinary SurgeryVeterinary DentistryLow-Cost / Affordable Vet Care
Tender Touch Animal Hospital
Services
General Veterinary Care, Veterinary Surgery, Veterinary Dentistry
Reviews
866

What recent reviews say

Tender Touch earns consistent praise for attentive, low-pressure care. Vets and techs like Brianna, Toya, Dr. Barr, and Dr. Hedlin sit with nervous pets, offer kind words during difficult visits, and avoid pushing unnecessary treatment. The Baker clinic has a calm waiting room and handles end-of-life care with unusual gentleness. One recent reviewer flagged opaque estimates and high costs as a drawback tied to private equity ownership; most others call pricing reasonable or wonderful, though some long-term clients note it has become pricier over the years.

Their website claims they offer wellness exams, dental cleanings, surgery, ultrasound, laboratory testing, spay and neuter, soft tissue surgery, and acupuncture. They hold AAHA accreditation and Cat Friendly Practice status. The hospital has served Denver since 1999 and draws families and longtime pet owners who return after moving away, trusting the team's restraint and skill even as costs have climbed.

Praised for
  • compassionate, patient care for anxious pets
  • skilled vets and techs who listen
  • clean, calm facility
  • honest pricing and no unnecessary upsells
  • kind, helpful staff from front desk to surgery
Watch-outs
  • high fees for some services
  • private equity ownership and billing opacity
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Best for: Long-term pet owners and families with anxious or nervous pets who value restraint over sales.
Think twice if: One recent reviewer raised concerns about billing opacity and high costs tied to private equity ownership; some long-term clients feel prices have crept up over the years.

Strengths

  • Vets who sit with anxious pets and handle end-of-life care with exceptional gentleness
  • Skilled surgical team (lipoma removal, soft tissue work) and caring techs like Toya and Brianna
  • No pressure to upsell; honest advice on what pets actually need
  • Calm, welcoming facility with kind staff across all roles

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Barr, Dr. Audrey Barnett, Dr. Koster, Dr. Theissen, and locum Dr. Hedlin are named vets praised for skill and compassion
  • Vet tech Toya noted for creative wound care and Brianna for clear instruction and caring manner
  • Soft tissue surgery and lipoma removal performed on-site; one dog had three large and multiple small lipomas removed
  • End-of-life care: Dr. Barr brought blanket to nervous dog waiting on lawn for final injection
  • Happy wellness visits offered (not just sick visits); one client mentioned 20+ year relationship spanning two decades
  • Outstanding surgical outcomes: anxious dog with head shaking and tilting improved after ear treatment

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Wellness exams and ongoing care praised for thoroughness, gentleness, and no upsell pressure; long-term clients trust vets' restraint.
Veterinary Surgery
Soft tissue and spay/neuter surgery handled skillfully; lipoma removal case highlights surgical competence and tech creativity in aftercare.
Veterinary Dentistry
Annual dental exams and cleanings mentioned on website; review evidence limited to passing reference in wellness context.
Low-Cost / Affordable Vet Care
Most reviewers call pricing reasonable or wonderful; one notes clean, spacious environment adds to value; one recent complaint flagged high fees and opacity.

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 86% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 86
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 70
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
812
4
18
3
7
2
4
1
25

Common questions

What kinds of surgery do they do?
Their website lists spay and neuter surgery and soft tissue surgery. Reviews confirm they remove lipomas (fatty tumors) on-site.
Are they good with anxious or fearful pets?
Yes. Reviewers report vets sit on the ground during exams, staff move anxious pets to quieter waiting areas, and one vet brought a blanket to a terrified dog waiting outside.
Do they push unnecessary treatments?
No. Multiple long-term clients say they recommend only what pets need and never pressure upselling.

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Last updated 2026-07-07