What does a routine exam cost?

Their website lists $50 for an exam.

Do they offer low-cost vaccinations?

Yes. 1-year rabies is $28, 3-year rabies is $38, and 1-year DHPP is $30 for dogs.

How much is a dog spay or neuter?

Dog neuter ranges $196–$258 and spay $222–$318, according to their website. Cat neuter is $125 and spay is $166.

True Companions Veterinary Clinic

Updated 2026-07-10 · 1,287 reviewed · 184 listed · Scored from 1,045 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.2(1045) 72 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified Publishes prices

Veterinary Dental CareGeneral Veterinary CareLow-Cost & Vaccine ClinicsSurgery & Specialty CareVeterinary PharmacyEmergency & Urgent CareExotic & Avian CareLarge Animal & Equine

Services: Veterinary Dental Care, General Veterinary Care, Low-Cost & Vaccine Clinics
Reviews: 1045

What recent reviews say

Most visits yield praise for affordability and compassion, especially under Dr. O'Brien's care. Yet about one in six reviewers report poor communication from front staff, rough handling of nervous pets, and inconsistent care quality that sometimes contradicts what was promised over the phone.

The clinic recently shows signs of improvement in organization and professionalism. Strong technical expertise and gentleness exist alongside occasional missteps in patient care protocols. Medication refill errors and high, unexplained quotes for routine procedures have frustrated long-term supporters.

Recent shift: Recent reviews show a marked turnaround in professionalism and organization. An edited review from a month ago explicitly contrasts a "360° turn around" against prior chaotic visits, praising improved staff control, awareness, and patient reassurance. This suggests recent management or staffing changes may be addressing historical complaints.

Praised for

gentle handling, especially Dr. O'Brien
affordable prices and mission-driven care
knowledgeable and professional staff
kind and caring approach to anxious animals

Watch-outs

front office communication failures and contradictory information
inconsistent vet and tech quality across providers
facility cleanliness and room readiness issues
handling of nervous dogs can be rough, pushy sedation suggestions

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Best for: Budget-conscious pet owners valuing affordability and mission-driven care; those seeking Dr. O'Brien specifically for complex medical cases.

Think twice if: Your dog is anxious or reactive-handling approaches vary widely by staff member, and rough restraint rather than calming techniques has been reported. Verify pharmacy refill details in writing to avoid miscommunication.

Strengths

Affordable pricing aligned with mission-driven care
Dr. O'Brien consistently praised for expertise and gentleness
Serves emergency cases and complex medical conditions
Vaccination and routine surgery programs with transparent pricing

Worth knowing

Dr. David O'Brien repeatedly praised for expertise in prolonged illness recovery and gentle cat handling
Medication refill errors documented: patient received partial quantities (20 of 60 tablets) twice with contradictory follow-up promises
Recent visit feedback (edited review, a month ago) notes marked improvement in staff organization, control, and professionalism versus prior visits
Pre-neuter exam quoted at over $1,000 for an 11-pound puppy; scope and necessity questioned by patient
Facility room delays reported during routine vaccinations; hallway procedures attempted with nervous puppies

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care: Mixed: affordability praised, but inconsistent handling quality and communication gaps reported.
Surgery & Specialty Care: Praised for spay/neuter results; one quote for undescended testicle procedure viewed as inflated and possibly unnecessary.
Veterinary Pharmacy: Serious concerns: refill orders consistently short, staff unable to fulfill promised medication quantities without repeat exams.
Low-Cost & Vaccine Clinics: Affordable vaccination pricing; one patient reported uncomfortable, disorganized room assignment during vaccination.
Emergency & Urgent Care: Accepts emergency cases; no specific review evidence of emergency-specific care quality.
Veterinary Dental Care: No specific review evidence.

How it compares

Rated 4.2 against a 4.57 average across the 110 veterinary dental care businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 92% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method

Star rating 47

Review volume 100

Review recency 100

Review sentiment 48

Profile completeness 100

Verification 30

Rating breakdown

737

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Common questions

What does a routine exam cost?: Their website lists $50 for an exam.
Do they offer low-cost vaccinations?: Yes. 1-year rabies is $28, 3-year rabies is $38, and 1-year DHPP is $30 for dogs.
How much is a dog spay or neuter?: Dog neuter ranges $196–$258 and spay $222–$318, according to their website. Cat neuter is $125 and spay is $166.

Contact

Phone: +1303-595-0532
Website: https://truecompanions.org/
Address: 1000 Inca St, Denver, CO 80204

Last verified 2026-07-10

Opening hours

Monday: 08:00-20:00
Tuesday: 08:00-20:00
Wednesday: 08:00-20:00
Thursday: 08:00-20:00
Friday: 08:00-20:00
Saturday: 08:00-14:00
Sunday: Closed

As listed on Google.

From their website

Services listed

ExamsSpay and neuterVaccinationsLaser therapyOutpatient parvo treatmentMicrochipBloodworkDeworming

Published prices

Exams: $50.00
Dog neuter: $196 - $258
Dog spay: $222 - $318
Cat neuter: $125
Cat spay: $166
Presurgical exam: $50

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

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