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Lakewood Veterinary Hospital

Updated 2026-07-10 · 1,287 reviewed · 184 listed · Scored from 788 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(788) 83 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
General Veterinary CareLow-Cost & Vaccine ClinicsSurgery & Specialty CareEmergency & Urgent CareVeterinary PharmacyVeterinary Dental CareExotic & Avian CareLarge Animal & Equine
Lakewood Veterinary Hospital
Services
General Veterinary Care, Low-Cost & Vaccine Clinics, Surgery & Specialty Care
Reviews
788

What recent reviews say

Most owners report staff who genuinely care for their pets and deliver attentive, thorough exams. Vets like Dr. Arcuri and Dr. Andrew earn praise for bedside manner, and staff send follow-up checks on recovering animals. Recent renovations, however, have upended appointments and left owners frustrated with rescheduling and unclear messaging about availability.

The clinic stumbles when emergencies arise: a recent complaint details delayed access after a dog reacted to vaccinations, with no vet callback offered. Some vets have drawn criticism for poor advice or dismissive communication. Standard care shines, but emergency responsiveness and consistency across the team need work.

Praised for
  • compassionate, attentive staff
  • thorough vet care
  • good with anxious and young animals
  • follow-up communication
  • reasonable prices
Watch-outs
  • renovation disruptions and scheduling chaos
  • slow emergency response and inflexibility
  • inconsistent communication and misinformation
  • some vets lack professionalism or give poor advice
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Best for: Families with multiple pets needing preventive care and surgery in a long-established clinic
Think twice if: Owners with elderly or sensitive animals needing prompt emergency intervention should confirm same-day or next-day access before booking

Strengths

  • Staff recalls pets by name and cares for their comfort
  • Obtains health certificates for international travel
  • Thorough diagnostic and surgical services
  • Open 7 days a week

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Arcuri and Dr. Andrew named for professionalism and patience
  • Staff follow up with owners after treatment to check recovery
  • Recent renovation caused repeated appointment cancellations and confusion
  • Delayed emergency response when an elderly dog had vaccine reaction; Wheatridge ER had to treat instead

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Most owners praise thorough exams and attentive care; one complaint about unprofessional handling and poor advice
Emergency & Urgent Care
Owner reported delayed response when elderly dog reacted to vaccinations; no same-day availability or vet callback offered
Veterinary Dental Care
Dental work postponed multiple times during renovation; final appointment cancelled with unclear communication

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 83% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 73
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 64
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
681
4
33
3
16
2
19
1
39

Common questions

Are you open on weekends?
Yes, Lakewood Veterinary Hospital publishes hours for all 7 days of the week.
Can you help with travel health certificates?
Yes, staff have assisted owners in obtaining health certificates for international travel with pets.
How long is the wait for emergency care?
Recent reviews report that emergency slots are not always available; callers may be told to wait two or more days.
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Last updated 2026-07-10