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West Denver Veterinary Hospital & Wellness

Updated 2026-07-10 · 1,287 reviewed · 184 listed · Scored from 436 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(436) 84 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
General Veterinary CareLow-Cost & Vaccine ClinicsVeterinary PharmacySurgery & Specialty CareEmergency & Urgent CareVeterinary Dental CareExotic & Avian CareLarge Animal & Equine
West Denver Veterinary Hospital & Wellness
Services
General Veterinary Care, Low-Cost & Vaccine Clinics, Veterinary Pharmacy
Reviews
436

What recent reviews say

Most patients praise Dr. Tim Bill and Dr. Jennifer Menning for unhurried care and clear answers. Staff members like Ashley and Alesandra are frequently noted for calm, kind handling even in emergencies. A minority of visitors report sharp pricing quotes and tense interactions with management over disputed charges. Fear Free training appears standard here, setting their anxious-pet care apart.

Praised for
  • attentive vet staff named by patients
  • no-rush appointments with explanation
  • calm handling of anxious pets
  • responsive emergency availability
  • knowledgeable front desk team
  • willingness to problem-solve with owners
Watch-outs
  • pricing disputes and quoted cost uncertainty
  • front desk attitude inconsistency
  • manager dismissal of pricing complaint
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Best for: Owners with anxious or fearful dogs needing calm, explained care.
Think twice if: Pricing may be above local competitors; confirm quotes before committing to procedures.

Strengths

  • Fear Free-trained staff for anxious or stressed animals
  • Dr. Tim Bill and Dr. Jennifer Menning available and attentive
  • Same-day urgent slots available before closing
  • Extended explanation of procedures and treatment reasoning

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Timothy Bill (vet, also practiced at prior location)
  • Dr. Jennifer Menning (vet)
  • Ashley (front desk, praised for problem-solving and compassion)
  • Alesandra (vet tech, noted for professionalism with fearful pets)
  • Fear Free modality training standard across staff
  • Moved or expanded to current West Denver location after operating elsewhere
  • Emergency capacity within hours for vomiting blood and vaccine reactions

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Annual vaccines, wellness, and routine care praised for clarity and attentiveness; pricing disputes noted.
Emergency & Urgent Care
Same-day availability and calm handling of vomiting blood and vaccine reactions.
Low-Cost & Vaccine Clinics
Vaccination services offered but pricing complaints suggest it may not be a budget option.
Surgery & Specialty Care
Surgical procedures listed on website but no detailed review feedback.
Veterinary Dental Care
Broken nail repair and trimming without sedation performed quickly.
Veterinary Pharmacy
Pharmacy on-site but no detailed review feedback.

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 66% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 73
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 69
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Do they take same-day urgent appointments?
Yes. One reviewer with a bleeding and vomiting dog got a slot within hours and was seen before closing; staff can also repair broken nails without sedation on short notice.
Are Dr. Tim Bill and Dr. Jennifer Menning available there?
Yes. Dr. Bill has relocated from an older location to West Denver; Dr. Menning is also on staff and named in recent reviews.
What is their approach to anxious or fearful dogs?
Staff are Fear Free-trained, meaning they avoid restraint and muzzling in favour of calm handling and understanding. One anxious dog's behaviour improved noticeably with their approach versus the owner's home vet.
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Last updated 2026-07-10