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The Neighborhood Vets

Updated 2026-07-07 · 1,215 reviewed · 182 listed · Scored from 136 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(136) 83 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
Emergency & Urgent CareVeterinary SurgeryVeterinary DentistryGeneral Veterinary CareLow-Cost / Affordable Vet CareExotic & Avian VetLarge Animal / Equine Vet
The Neighborhood Vets
Services
Emergency & Urgent Care, Veterinary Surgery, Veterinary Dentistry
Reviews
136

What recent reviews say

Most reviewers experience calm, attentive care from vets who spend time explaining options and genuinely connect with nervous or aging animals. Staff remember pets by name and express obvious affection, which makes visits feel safe rather than stressful.

This South Denver practice handles general care, urgent same-day appointments, surgical work including advanced spays, and rehabilitation services. Prices are called affordable by multiple reviewers. One past client reported feeling over-tested without diagnosis or follow-up prescription, though the business was new to them after an ownership change; most others credit the vets with sound judgment and compassionate follow-through.

Praised for
  • compassionate, attentive vets
  • thorough explanations and clear pricing
  • gentle handling of fearful and senior pets
  • same-day urgent care access
  • skilled surgical outcomes
Watch-outs
  • expensive diagnostics without clear diagnosis or follow-up
  • diagnostic protocol prioritized over clinical judgment in one case
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Best for: Owners of anxious, senior, or behaviorally sensitive pets seeking affordable preventive and surgical care.
Think twice if: You want a vet who will prescribe antibiotics based on owner experience; one customer felt over-tested and under-supported after an ownership transition.

Strengths

  • Dr. Davies certified in low-stress handling for fearful pets
  • same-day urgent care within full schedules
  • experienced surgical team with laparoscopic techniques
  • woman-owned and operated

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Davies, Dr. Schroeder, Dr. Engmark, and staff member Shannon named as standout practitioners
  • Laparoscopic-assisted spay with gastropexy offered; faster recovery noted by reviewers
  • Lebrella shots administered monthly for at least one long-term patient
  • TPLO (canine ACL) surgery recommended and supported post-op
  • Recent clinic renovation completed
  • All-female staff noted as aligning with practice values
  • One reviewer has been a client for 25 years; another for 6 years pre-ownership change

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Long-term clients praise preventive care, clear explanations, and personalized attention to geriatric and anxious pets.
Emergency & Urgent Care
Same-day urgent appointments available even during full schedules; staff member Shannon and Dr. Davies both praised for compassionate rapid response.
Veterinary Surgery
Laparoscopic-assisted spay with gastropexy performed with smooth recovery and compassionate surgical team oversight.
Veterinary Dentistry
Dental care listed on website; no specific review detail provided.
Low-Cost / Affordable Vet Care
Multiple reviewers call prices affordable; one reported same-day urgent care half the cost of previous vet.
Exotic & Avian Vet
Exotic and avian care listed on website; no specific review detail provided.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.57 average across the 104 emergency & urgent care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 40% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 73
Review volume 93
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 70
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Can I get an urgent appointment if I call with a sick pet during a full day?
Yes. One reviewer brought a dog with an allergic reaction concern during an already full schedule and Dr. Davies saw them the same day without making them feel like a bother.
Do they do surgical procedures like spays?
Yes. They offer laparoscopic-assisted spay with gastropexy, and reviewers report smooth procedures and faster recovery than expected.
Are they open 7 days a week?
Yes, their website lists opening hours for all 7 days of the week.
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Last updated 2026-07-07