Veterinarians in Overland, Denver: ranked picks
Overland pet owners have a strong mix of options nearby, from general practices with decades of history to a dedicated rehab clinic for dogs recovering from injury or surgery. The picks below are ranked using our methodology, which weighs review volume, recency, sentiment, and verification, not star rating alone.
Several clinics here serve Southwest Denver broadly, so you'll find practices set up for everything from exotic pets and dental surgery to senior care and nervous or reactive dogs. Walking Paws Rehab fills a specific niche for dogs needing mobility recovery rather than general checkups.
6 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 - Platt Park | 87 | 4.8 (799) | — | Weekend and same-day visits |
| 2 | Valley Veterinary Hospital Denver | 87 | 4.8 (330) | — | Exotic pets, fair pricing |
| 3 | Overland Animal Hospital | 87 | 4.7 (900) | — | Nervous or reactive dogs |
| 4 | Bear Valley Veterinary Care Center | 78 | 4.3 (382) | — | Complex surgical cases |
| 5 | Walking Paws Rehab | 86 | 5 (41) | — | Dogs needing mobility rehab |
| 6 | Dr. Sylvia Berns, DVM | 25 | — | — | New patients wanting a discount |
Ranked picks
Sploot Veterinary Care - Platt Park
score 87/100High review volume and strong sentiment back up its reputation for calming anxious pets and squeezing in same-day or weekend appointments.
Valley Veterinary Hospital Denver
score 87/100Clients drive 30 miles for Dr. Summar's honest diagnoses, below-average prices, and skill with rabbits, guinea pigs, and other exotics.
Overland Animal Hospital
score 87/100A large, high-volume practice where technicians come out to the lobby for anxious dogs and vets take time to explain treatment options.
Bear Valley Veterinary Care Center
score 78/100Surgeons here have prevented amputations other vets recommended, though prices run 30-40% above competitors for some clients.
Walking Paws Rehab
score 86/100A five-star record built on visible recovery from spinal injury, IVDD, and patella luxation using water treadmill and tailored plans.
Dr. Sylvia Berns, DVM
score 25/100Offers urgent care, surgery, dentistry, and dermatology with a new member discount, though review evidence is still thin.