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True Companions Veterinary Clinic

Updated 2026-07-07 · 1,215 reviewed · 182 listed · Scored from 1,045 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.2(1045) 72 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified Publishes prices
General Veterinary CareEmergency & Urgent CareVeterinary SurgeryVeterinary DentistryLow-Cost / Affordable Vet CareExotic & Avian VetLarge Animal / Equine Vet
True Companions Veterinary Clinic
Services
General Veterinary Care, Emergency & Urgent Care, Veterinary Surgery
Reviews
1045

What recent reviews say

True Companions has strong appeal for budget-conscious pet owners seeking gentle, skilled care, with Dr. O'Brien consistently praised for expertise and compassion. However, a persistent pattern of front-desk communication failures and inconsistent vet behavior leaves some clients frustrated. Recent reviews suggest staff improvements, but past clients report high-stress handling of nervous animals and contradictory information that has cost them time and trust.

Recent shift: Recent reviews (last month to 2 weeks ago) show marked improvement: one client noted a "360-degree turnaround" with better organization, friendlier staff, and professional handling compared to past visits. However, this positive shift is not universal; earlier recent reviews still report front-desk communication and vet inconsistency issues.

Praised for
  • compassionate, skilled vets
  • affordable pricing
  • friendly staff
  • gentle animal handling
Watch-outs
  • poor front-desk communication
  • inconsistent care quality across vets
  • high stress environment for nervous pets
  • disorganization and record-keeping issues
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Best for: Budget-conscious pet owners seeking spay/neuter and vaccinations, especially those who have good experiences with Dr. O'Brien.
Think twice if: Owners of anxious or reactive dogs; those who need reliable prescription refills or clear communication with front staff.

Strengths

  • Highly affordable pricing for Denver
  • Dr. David O'Brien's expertise and gentleness
  • Mission-driven nonprofit model
  • 7-day opening hours

Worth knowing

  • Dr. David O'Brien noted by name for expertise with cats and chronic illness
  • Recent management improvements reported (higher standard, better organization)
  • Repeated medication refill errors documented (20 tablets vs. 60-tablet prescription)
  • Varied vet behavior reported: Dr. Cox described as rude and rough; Dr. O'Brien as gentle and experienced
  • High quote ($1000+) given for neuter with undescended testicle on 11-pound puppy; client questioned if full quote was necessary
  • Presurgical exam and new patient visits include standing prescription misses and record-lookup delays

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Mixed: gentle exams praised, but record-keeping and tech preparation inconsistent.
Veterinary Surgery
Affordable spay/neuter with success stories, but one complex case quote questioned as inflated.
Veterinary Dentistry
Service listed but no direct review evidence.
Low-Cost / Affordable Vet Care
Consistently praised as very reasonably priced compared to Denver market.
Emergency & Urgent Care
No direct review evidence of emergency services.
Exotic & Avian Vet
Service claimed but no review evidence.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.2 against a 4.57 average across the 104 emergency & urgent care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 92% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 47
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
737
4
103
3
43
2
30
1
132

Common questions

What are your hours?
Open 7 days a week; check their website for specific hours as they are published but not detailed in available data.
Do you offer affordable spay and neuter?
Yes. Dog neuter ranges $196–$258, dog spay $222–$318, cat neuter $125, cat spay $166.
Is there a late-appointment fee?
Yes, $19 if you arrive more than 10 minutes late. Missed appointments incur a $39 fee.
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Last updated 2026-07-07