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Western Animal Clinic

Updated 2026-07-10 · 1,287 reviewed · 184 listed · Scored from 513 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.7(513) 82 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
General Veterinary CareLow-Cost & Vaccine ClinicsSurgery & Specialty CareEmergency & Urgent CareVeterinary Dental CareExotic & Avian CareLarge Animal & Equine
Western Animal Clinic
Services
General Veterinary Care, Low-Cost & Vaccine Clinics, Surgery & Specialty Care
Reviews
513

What recent reviews say

Reviewers consistently praise Dr. Shiarella's expertise and honest, no-nonsense approach to treatment, backed by a caring staff. The walk-in model and reasonable pricing attract loyal repeat customers despite occasional long waits outside and reported inconsistent phone courtesy.

The clinic handles everything from routine care to dental work and complex surgery. Specific strengths include gentle blood draws, ability to diagnose without excessive testing, and compassionate end-of-life support. Most criticism centers on parking-lot waits in heat and occasional phone rudeness when requesting records.

Praised for
  • caring, kind staff
  • Dr. Shiarella's skill and straightforward approach
  • walk-in availability without emergency surcharge
  • affordable pricing and no unnecessary tests
  • gentle handling during procedures
Watch-outs
  • forced to wait outside in hot weather with no communication
  • phone staff sometimes rude when providing records
  • long wait times
compassionate-staffskilled-vetsknowledgeable-staffcaring-bedside-mannertransparent-pricinggentle-with-animalslong-wait-times
Best for: Pet owners who value honest diagnosis, affordable care, and walk-in flexibility over short wait times.
Think twice if: You need a quick appointment or can't tolerate waiting outside in heat; phone staff responsiveness has been uneven.

Strengths

  • Walk-in availability without emergency fees
  • Straightforward, no-nonsense diagnostics and treatment
  • Reasonable pricing compared to other Denver clinics
  • Dr. Shiarella's diagnostic skill and experience

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Shiarella is the primary veterinarian, praised for diagnostic skill and straightforward care
  • Stephanie noted for gentle blood draws
  • Walk-in first-come-first-served model
  • Clinic has handled broken arms, cyst removal, hip pain management, kidney disease diagnosis, dental cleanings, and end-of-life care
  • Customers report waiting in cars due to parking-lot policy

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Long-term customers credit Dr. Shiarella with routine care, diagnostics, and medication management over years
Surgery & Specialty Care
Reviewers report successful cyst removal and broken arm treatment; surgery outcomes praised
Veterinary Dental Care
One reviewer specifically calls out reasonably priced dental work as a clinic strength
Emergency & Urgent Care
Walk-in access used for urgent care without added emergency fees, though waits happen
Low-Cost & Vaccine Clinics
Affordable care model mentioned but no specific vaccine clinic review evidence

How it compares

  • Rated 4.7 against a 4.58 average across the 170 general veterinary care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 73% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 80
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 67
Profile completeness 75
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

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434
4
40
3
9
2
2
1
28

Common questions

Can I walk in without an appointment?
Yes. Western Animal uses first-come-first-served walk-in service with no extra emergency fee, though waits can be long.
What's the parking situation like during busy times?
Reviewers report being asked to wait in cars in the parking lot due to clinic capacity, especially in hot weather.
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Last updated 2026-07-10