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CVCA Wheat Ridge

Updated 2026-07-10 · 1,287 reviewed · 184 listed · Scored from 319 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.9(319) 93 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
General Veterinary CareSurgery & Specialty Care
CVCA Wheat Ridge
Services
General Veterinary Care, Surgery & Specialty Care
Reviews
319

What recent reviews say

CVCA Wheat Ridge earns consistent five-star praise for cardiac diagnosis and specialist care. Reviewers highlight Dr. Dixon, Dr. Moralejo, and the front-desk team for genuine compassion, expert diagnostics, and willingness to support pets and owners through complex conditions like arrhythmias and heart disease.

The clinic extends care beyond appointments: reviewers report staff texting medication guidance, helping set up remote monitoring equipment, and treating anxious pets with patience. Follow-up visits feel unhurried. Owners travelling hours away say they never feel like an inconvenience.

Praised for
  • compassionate and caring staff
  • skilled cardiologists and diagnosticians
  • thorough explanations and clear communication
  • responsive follow-up and remote monitoring
  • welcoming to anxious pets
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Best for: Pet owners with cardiac concerns who value specialist expertise and hands-on emotional support.

Strengths

  • Board-certified cardiologists on staff
  • Remote ECG monitoring and text-based follow-up support
  • Specialization in complex cardiac cases
  • Calm, unhurried approach to anxious pets

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Dixon and Dr. Moralejo named as cardiologists
  • At-home ECG monitor provided to out-of-area clients
  • Staff offer text-based medication and prescription guidance
  • Follow-up care priced reasonably according to at least one reviewer

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Thorough exams and clear explanations praised; staff responsive and caring.
Surgery & Specialty Care
Cardiac specialization and diagnostics earn high marks; Dr. Dixon and Dr. Moralejo deliver expert care and emotional support.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.9 against a 4.58 average across the 170 general veterinary care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 55% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 92
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Can they help if my pet is referred from another vet?
Yes. Multiple reviewers describe being referred after diagnosis elsewhere, and the team took time to re-explain findings and develop a new care plan.
Do they offer follow-up support for out-of-town clients?
Yes. One reviewer who lives hours away reports the clinic provided an at-home ECG monitor and reviews daily recordings via email or text.
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Last updated 2026-07-10