Veterinarians in Hale, Denver: ranked picks
Hale sits close to several well-reviewed animal hospitals along Colorado Boulevard and in nearby Montclair and Park Hill, so residents have a good stretch of options within a short drive. The picks below draw on Google ratings, review volume, and recurring themes in customer feedback, scored using our methodology. All four clinics handle routine and urgent care, though they differ in pricing patterns and how consistently they follow up after visits.
Most Hale residents end up choosing between the 9+CO cluster of clinics (Sploot and Chewy, both near the highway) and the longer-established Montclair and Park Hill practices further into the neighborhood grid; either direction is a quick trip from most Hale addresses.
4 businesses, scored on rating, review volume, recency, sentiment and listing completeness. How we score › · View on map ›
At a glance
| # | Business | Score | Rating | From | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sploot Veterinary Care - 9+CO | 86 | 4.8 (761) | — | Anxious pets, upfront pricing |
| 2 | Montclair Animal Clinic | 87 | 4.8 (645) | — | Long-term care, surgery |
| 3 | Chewy Vet Care 9+Co | 86 | 4.8 (272) | — | Tech-savvy scheduling, gentle handling |
| 4 | VCA Park Hill Animal Hospital | 70 | 4.2 (231) | — | Named vets, fast scheduling |
Ranked picks
Sploot Veterinary Care - 9+CO
score 86/100761 reviews average 4.8 stars, with staff praised for calm handling and quoting costs before treatment, though a few reports of rushed diagnostics stand out.
Montclair Animal Clinic
score 87/100The top composite score here, built on 645 reviews and patients who've stuck with Dr. Sharkey's team for 10-15 years for surgery and dentistry.
Chewy Vet Care 9+Co
score 86/100272 reviews at 4.8 stars praise the Chewy app for records and booking plus staff who calm nervous animals, though prices run high even with insurance.
VCA Park Hill Animal Hospital
score 70/100Dr. Baxter draws repeat praise and same or next-day surgery slots are available, but front desk friction and upselling pressure pull the score down.