Do you have weekend appointments or walk-ins?

Yes. They offer a weekend walk-in wellness vaccine clinic, and their website states they are open 7 days a week.

What does a first exam cost?

Their website lists $25 for a first exam.

Can I stay with my pet during the appointment?

Yes. Multiple reviewers note they allow owners to remain with their pet throughout the appointment.

Downtown Animal Care Center

Updated 2026-07-10 · 1,287 reviewed · 184 listed · Scored from 1,266 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.3(1266) 74 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified Publishes prices

Veterinary Dental CareGeneral Veterinary CareLow-Cost & Vaccine ClinicsVeterinary PharmacySurgery & Specialty CareEmergency & Urgent CareExotic & Avian CareLarge Animal & Equine

Services: Veterinary Dental Care, General Veterinary Care, Low-Cost & Vaccine Clinics
Reviews: 1266

What recent reviews say

Most visitors praise the clinic's compassion during euthanasia, friendly staff, and quick appointment availability at fair prices. However, front-desk reliability varies: some report poor communication around the new $50 deposit policy and unconfirmed appointments, and a small number encountered staff rudeness or felt rushed near closing time.

Praised for

compassionate end-of-life care
friendly and knowledgeable staff
easy appointment access
fair pricing
efficient service delivery

Watch-outs

inconsistent front-desk professionalism
staff attitude inconsistency
deposit policy enforcement gaps
variable compassion during difficult procedures

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Best for: Pet owners seeking straightforward primary care and those who value compassionate end-of-life support.

Think twice if: Appointment coordination and front-desk consistency can be unreliable; confirm details by phone before arriving.

Strengths

Weekend walk-in vaccine clinic
First exam price $25
Same-day or next-day appointments available
In-house lab on site

Worth knowing

Dr. Molloy is named as a standout vet for routine care and client relations
Staff enforce a $50 deposit policy for appointments, but implementation is inconsistent
Weekend walk-in clinic available for wellness vaccines
In-house lab capabilities
Owners can stay with pets during appointments

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care: Praised for routine exams and sick-pet care; Dr. Molloy noted as exceptional for building rapport.
Emergency & Urgent Care: Strong compassion during euthanasia reported by most; one account described poor environment and rushed procedure during farewell.
Low-Cost & Vaccine Clinics: Weekend clinic appreciated by busy owners; no complaints about vaccine quality or pricing.

How it compares

Rated 4.3 against a 4.57 average across the 110 veterinary dental care businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 97% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method

Star rating 54

Review volume 100

Review recency 100

Review sentiment 50

Profile completeness 100

Verification 30

Rating breakdown

932

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Common questions

Do you have weekend appointments or walk-ins?: Yes. They offer a weekend walk-in wellness vaccine clinic, and their website states they are open 7 days a week.
What does a first exam cost?: Their website lists $25 for a first exam.
Can I stay with my pet during the appointment?: Yes. Multiple reviewers note they allow owners to remain with their pet throughout the appointment.

Contact

Phone: +1303-595-3561
Website: https://downtownanimalcarecenter.com/
Address: 1041 Galapago St, Denver, CO 80204

Last verified 2026-07-10

Opening hours

Monday: 07:30-17:30
Tuesday: 07:30-17:30
Wednesday: 07:30-17:30
Thursday: 07:30-17:30
Friday: 07:30-17:30
Saturday: 09:00-15:00
Sunday: 09:00-15:00

As listed on Google.

From their website

Services listed

Vaccinations and preventionRoutine examsInternal medicineDental careSurgerySenior pet carePuppy and kitten careSpay and neuter

Published prices

First exam: $25

Operating:more than 15 years

As published by the business on its own website; not independently verified.

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