Veterinarians in River North Art District: ranked picks
RiNo's mix of live-work lofts and dog-friendly breweries means a steady stream of both routine checkups and after-hours emergencies. The clinics below range from small neighborhood practices with named vets who know your pet, to a 24/7 emergency hospital and a high-volume nonprofit hospital, each scored on real patient outcomes and reviews using our methodology.
Most practices here serve River North alongside Five Points and Auraria, and several offer same-day slots, which matters in a dense area where a sick pet can't always wait days for an opening. If you need overnight or weekend care, RiNoVet is the one built specifically for that.
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 | Livewell Animal Hospital of RiNo | 88 | 4.9 (168) | — | Ongoing care, surgery |
| 2 | Five Points Animal Hospital | 87 | 5 (65) | — | Anxious or large dogs |
| 3 | Sploot Veterinary Care - RiNo | 82 | 4.8 (833) | — | Fast urgent slots |
| 4 | GoodVets RiNo | 80 | 4.8 (47) | — | Fearful pets |
| 5 | RiNoVet Animal Emergency Care | 78 | 4.3 (215) | — | 24/7 emergencies |
| 6 | Humane Colorado, formerly the Dumb Friends League - Veterinary Hospital at CSU Spur | 80 | 4.4 (1183) | — | Budget-conscious urgent care |
Ranked picks
Livewell Animal Hospital of RiNo
score 88/100Dr. Kramer and Dr. Hoppe get repeated praise for clear communication and post-op follow-up calls, backed by a 4.9 rating across 168 reviews.
Five Points Animal Hospital
score 87/100Vets here handle complex surgeries like TPLO calmly while keeping pricing transparent, earning a perfect 5.0 average.
Sploot Veterinary Care - RiNo
score 82/100Staff are patient with nervous pets and quick to see urgent cases, though no-show fees and surprise charges pull the score down.
GoodVets RiNo
score 80/100Staff take real time calming scared animals and offer same-day booking, though rising prices and turnover are worth noting.
RiNoVet Animal Emergency Care
score 78/100Round-the-clock triage and even midnight surgery come through fast, with payment plans softening the bill despite a few misdiagnosis reports.
Humane Colorado, formerly the Dumb Friends League - Veterinary Hospital at CSU Spur
score 80/100Surgery and urgent care run roughly a quarter of standard vet pricing, with compassionate staff despite tighter appointment availability.