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Animal Urgent Care

Updated 2026-07-10 · 1,287 reviewed · 184 listed · Scored from 1,981 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(1981) 84 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
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Animal Urgent Care
Services
General Veterinary Care, Emergency & Urgent Care, Surgery & Specialty Care
Reviews
1981

What recent reviews say

Staff respond with genuine compassion during medical crises, explaining options clearly and supporting families through difficult decisions including end-of-life care. On-site X-ray, ultrasound, and surgical capacity mean many emergencies stay local; one reviewer's kitten amputation and another dog's life-saving stabilization show the facility's capability. Pricing runs high, and one account of a 6-hour delay on a planned procedure during a crowded shift raises questions about triage under pressure.

Praised for
  • compassionate staff in emergencies
  • clear communication and updates
  • diagnostic equipment available on-site
  • skilled emergency response
  • genuine care for animals
Watch-outs
  • long wait times
  • high prices
  • care delays in understaffed situations
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Best for: Pet owners in the Denver metro who need after-hours or emergency surgical care without transport delays.
Think twice if: Those sensitive to cost; one reviewer paid $4500 and received a partial refund after care delays during understaffing.

Strengths

  • emergency surgical capacity in-house
  • diagnostic imaging and lab on-site
  • compassionate bedside manner during crises
  • clear explanation of treatment options

Worth knowing

  • Yvonne G. specifically praised as technician
  • on-site lab, digital X-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, radiography confirmed on website
  • performed leg amputation (shattered hind leg) in recent review
  • one case of 6-hour delay on planned deobstipation procedure during peak evening hours
  • one reviewer received free checkup when diagnosis was minor
  • coordinator role between this facility and Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital for post-stabilization surgery

What reviews say by service

Emergency & Urgent Care
Staff recognize life-threatening cases quickly, prioritize diagnostics, stabilize for transfer to specialty surgeons, and coordinate seamlessly with partner hospitals.
Surgery & Specialty Care
On-site emergency surgical capacity includes amputation; families report being walked through options without judgment.
General Veterinary Care
Walk-in access for non-emergency issues like torn dewclaws; some minor cases not charged.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.58 average across the 170 general veterinary care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 99% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 73
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 67
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
1715
4
95
3
30
2
24
1
117

Common questions

Can I walk in without an appointment?
Yes. Their website lists them as having walk-in clinic hours, and reviews mention both emergency arrivals and walk-ins for non-emergency issues.
Do they do surgery on-site?
Yes. They perform emergency surgical procedures including amputation and procedures to prepare animals for transport to specialty hospitals.
What diagnostic tools do they have?
Their website lists digital X-ray, ultrasound, diagnostic ultrasound, endoscopy, and on-site laboratory services.

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Last updated 2026-07-10