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Red Rocks Animal Center

Updated 2026-07-10 · 1,287 reviewed · 184 listed · Scored from 1,086 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.1(1086) 70 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified Publishes prices
General Veterinary CareLow-Cost & Vaccine ClinicsSurgery & Specialty CareVeterinary PharmacyEmergency & Urgent CareVeterinary Dental CareExotic & Avian CareLarge Animal & Equine
Red Rocks Animal Center
Services
General Veterinary Care, Low-Cost & Vaccine Clinics, Surgery & Specialty Care
Reviews
1086

What recent reviews say

Staff earn consistent praise for compassion and gentle care, and the $25 first exam brings many through the door. The friction comes later: pharmacy orders get lost for weeks with no follow-up, phone calls go unanswered during emergencies, and some reviewers report missed cancers and infections that other vets caught quickly. One owner waited over 90 minutes; another arrived for a quoted $300 X-ray only to be told it would cost over $800 with mandatory sedation and kenneling.

Long-term clients with stable pets see Red Rocks as dependable and affordable. Owners facing acute problems or needing diagnostics often encounter communication breakdowns and diagnostic concerns. The contrast between their gentle touch on routine visits and their struggles with follow-up care is sharp enough that some reviewers regret switching away.

Praised for
  • caring staff and bedside manner
  • affordable initial exams and rates
  • gentle handling of animals
  • accessible same-day appointments
  • experienced with geriatric and chronic care
Watch-outs
  • medication delivery failures and poor pharmacy communication
  • long wait times (90+ minutes reported)
  • missed diagnoses and lack of diagnostic follow-through
  • poor phone responsiveness and communication during medical crises
  • pricing discrepancies and unexpected cost increases
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Best for: routine care for stable pets and puppies needing affordable baseline exams
Think twice if: your pet needs urgent diagnostics, emergency follow-up, or medication fulfillment; delays and communication gaps have caused suffering

Strengths

  • affordable first exams ($25)
  • staff known for kindness and gentleness with anxious or senior pets
  • same-day appointments available
  • in-house pharmacy and surgery services
  • handles multiple service lines (general, emergency, exotic, equine)

Worth knowing

  • First exam price: $25 (their stated rate)
  • Dr. Collins mentioned in reviews for diagnostic and communication issues
  • Pharmacy fulfillment delays: one customer waited 16 days for antibiotics despite next-day delivery payment
  • Wait times: one review noted over 90 minutes for routine visit
  • One owner reported being quoted $300-400 for X-ray over phone, charged over $800 upon arrival

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Routine exams praised for care and affordability; some owners missed serious conditions like cancer and skin infections
Emergency & Urgent Care
Owners report unreturned calls and delayed follow-up during medical crises; one dog suffered pain the morning after treatment with no warning given
Surgery & Specialty Care
Recovery outcomes praised (swelling and pain minimal); diagnostic imaging pricing and process unclear
Veterinary Dental Care
Offered and mentioned in service list; no specific review evidence
Low-Cost & Vaccine Clinics
First exam and vaccination pricing noted as affordable and accessible
Veterinary Pharmacy
In-house pharmacy; major complaints about medication delivery delays (16 days reported) and lack of customer service response

How it compares

  • Rated 4.1 against a 4.58 average across the 170 general veterinary care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 93% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 41
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
750
4
76
3
34
2
40
1
186

Common questions

What is the first exam price?
The first exam costs $25, and reviewers note you can often get an appointment the same day.
Do they have their own pharmacy?
Yes, they have an in-house pharmacy, but some customers report medication orders taking weeks to arrive and poor communication if there are delays.
Why do wait times run so long?
One reviewer spent over 90 minutes for a routine visit. The business does not explain scheduling or capacity in the available information.
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Last updated 2026-07-10