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GoodVets Golden

Updated 2026-07-10 · 1,287 reviewed · 184 listed · Scored from 129 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(129) 86 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
General Veterinary CareEmergency & Urgent CareVeterinary PharmacySurgery & Specialty CareVeterinary Dental CareExotic & Avian CareLarge Animal & Equine
GoodVets Golden
Services
General Veterinary Care, Emergency & Urgent Care, Veterinary Pharmacy
Reviews
129

What recent reviews say

Staff greet returning pets by name and show patients procedures beforehand to reduce anxiety. Vets like Dr. Knerr and Dr. Hess earn trust by delivering quotes in-office without unnecessary add-ons, following up after appointments, and handling emergency situations (dog bites, stray intakes) with calm professionalism.

Visitors and new residents consistently praise the facility as clean and professional. A rescue dog owner noted Dr. Hess tries multiple calming approaches when other vets gave up. The team sent a condolences card and memorial seeds when a patient passed away.

Praised for
  • compassionate and attentive staff
  • skilled veterinarians
  • transparent pricing and no pushy upselling
  • excellent with anxious pets
  • follow-up care and personal touches
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Best for: New pet owners, rescue dog families, animals with anxiety around vet visits
Think twice if: No significant cautions identified in review data.

Strengths

  • Personal approach: staff remember returning pets and reduce stress before procedures
  • Multiple skilled vets (Dr. Knerr, Dr. Hess named) specializing in anxious or rescue animals
  • No upselling: quotes match final bills, extra care only when needed
  • Follow-up by phone or card after visits

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Knerr: dental work, emergency assessment
  • Dr. Hess: specializes in anxious/rescue dogs, tries multiple calming approaches
  • Hannah and Lacey: staff handling emergency injury cases and intake
  • Quotes provided in-office during consultation
  • Follow-up calls and condolence cards sent after visits

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Staff attentive, professional environment, vaccination updates handled smoothly
Emergency & Urgent Care
Responsive to dog bites and acute illness; Hannah praised for calming assessment during injury intake
Veterinary Dental Care
Dr. Knerr provides competitive quotes; patient paid exactly what was quoted with good outcome
Surgery & Specialty Care
Dental surgery completed with no upselling and strong post-operative comfort

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 37% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 73
Review volume 92
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Does GoodVets have emergency availability?
Yes, open 7 days a week. One visitor arriving during off-hours found them open to handle their sick dog.
How does GoodVets handle anxious pets?
Staff show pets procedures beforehand and try multiple calming approaches. Dr. Hess is noted for working with rescue dogs that have high anxiety.
Will I be pressured to buy extra services?
No. Reviewers consistently report being quoted upfront in-office with no unnecessary upselling.

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Last updated 2026-07-10