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Animal Surgical Care

Updated 2026-07-10 · 1,287 reviewed · 184 listed · Scored from 39 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(39) 86 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
Veterinary Dental CareGeneral Veterinary CareVeterinary PharmacySurgery & Specialty Care
Animal Surgical Care
Services
Veterinary Dental Care, General Veterinary Care, Veterinary Pharmacy
Reviews
39

What recent reviews say

Dr. Leka, Dr. Iguchi, and Dr. Jovanovic lead a surgical team that routinely saves money and pain compared to other Denver practices. They listen carefully during intake calls, gather medical history before quoting, and never pressure unnecessary procedures or pain medications. They check in after surgery by text or phone, allow owners in the recovery room for anxious pets, and explain every step. Owners whose dogs arrived at other ERs quoted $6K-10K for spleen, pelvis, and amputation surgeries find that Animal Surgical Care delivers the same care for half the cost, with superior post-op comfort and follow-up.

What makes them distinct: Dr. Iguchi catches missed diagnoses (lung spots another vet missed one week prior), carefully layers pain medication during closure, and works patients into next-day or same-day slots. The team texted updates after tooth extractions, called back evening inquiries at 6-7 PM, and sat down with families before critical surgeries to map outcomes. Staff member Vidi handles emergencies (bleeding tumors) with calm professionalism. Reviewers name these doctors repeatedly because they reverse the transactional clinic feel.

Praised for
  • compassionate, skilled veterinarians
  • transparent pricing and fair costs
  • thorough evaluation and double-checking diagnoses
  • responsive emergency care and after-hours support
  • respectful of owner preferences without upselling
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Best for: Pet owners facing orthopedic or soft-tissue surgery, tooth extraction, or emergency care who value cost-transparency and compassionate pre-surgery consultation.
Think twice if: No grounded caveats found in reviews.

Strengths

  • Fair pricing, often half competitors' quotes on complex surgeries
  • Named surgeons known for thorough diagnostics and thoughtful case evaluation
  • Responsive phone consultations; same-day or next-day admission common
  • Post-operative follow-up by phone or text; free re-check appointments

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Leka conducts thorough phone intake before quoting; performs evening callbacks (6-7 PM) on surgical inquiries
  • Dr. Asuka Iguchi double and triple-checks prior medical records, performs additional diagnostics to catch missed findings, layers pain medication into muscle closure
  • Dr. Jovanovic handles emergency intestinal obstructions and provides late-night phone guidance to owners
  • Vidi (front desk/tech) manages bleeding-emergency situations with calm professionalism
  • Free telemedicine consults offered; free follow-up appointments scheduled after procedures
  • Owners permitted to stay with pets during IV placement before surgery
  • Post-op follow-up via personal text messages from surgeons

What reviews say by service

Surgery & Specialty Care
Orthopedic amputation, spleen/kidney tumors, and intestinal obstruction surgeries praised for thorough pre-op evaluation, meticulous closure technique, and pain-free recovery outcomes.
Veterinary Dental Care
Tooth extraction with same-day or next-day availability; owner reports personalized step-by-step explanation and free follow-up.
General Veterinary Care
Emergency and diagnostic care noted for catching missed diagnoses and providing transparent, non-transactional consultation.
Emergency & Urgent Care
After-hours phone guidance and rapid same-day admission for critical cases (intestinal blockage, bleeding tumors) praised for calm, compassionate triage.

How it compares

  • Rated 5 against a 4.57 average across the 110 veterinary dental care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 23% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 89
Review volume 70
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Can I call for a free phone consult before committing to surgery?
Yes. Dr. Leka and team conduct free telemedicine consultations via phone or photo; they ask detailed questions about age, medications, and condition before estimating or booking.
Do they allow me to be with my pet during pre-op?
Yes. Owners can stay with their pets through IV placement until the moment of surgery, and are in the recovery room after.
How quickly can I get in for a dental extraction?
Same-day or next-day appointment is common; one owner with a broken tooth was seen within 2 days, with next-day offered.
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Last updated 2026-07-10