Veterinarians in South Denver: ranked picks
South Denver has a deep bench of veterinary practices, from decades-old family clinics to newer Fear-Free-certified hospitals. The picks below are ranked using our methodology, which weighs review sentiment, consistency, and how well each practice handles anxious or complex cases alongside routine visits.
Many of these clinics sit along Colorado Blvd, Broadway, or near Washington Park, making them easy to reach from Wellshire, Platt Park, and the University neighborhood. Several offer same-day or weekend slots, which matters in a part of town with a high density of pet owners competing for appointments.
11 businesses, scored on rating, review volume, recency, sentiment and listing completeness. How we score › · View on map ›
At a glance
| # | Business | Score | Rating | From | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wellshire Animal Hospital | 93 | 4.9 (351) | — | Long-term care, tricky diagnoses |
| 2 | Park Animal Hospital and Wellness Center | 89 | 4.7 (495) | — | End-of-life care, anxious dogs |
| 3 | Denver Animal Hospital | 89 | 4.7 (281) | — | Anxious pets, multi-doctor flexibility |
| 4 | PetVet365 Pet Hospital Denver / University | 88 | 5 (57) | — | Fear-Free approach, reactive dogs |
| 5 | Pets On Broadway Animal Hospital | 87 | 4.6 (465) | — | Fair pricing, senior pets |
| 6 | The Neighborhood Vets | 83 | 4.6 (136) | — | Same-day urgent visits |
| 7 | GoodVets South Denver | 79 | 4.5 (85) | — | In-room support for anxious pets |
| 8 | WellHaven Pet Health Colorado Blvd | 79 | 4.6 (191) | — | Budget-conscious, complex cases |
| 9 | Brentwood Animal Hospital | 85 | 4.7 (166) | — | veterinary surgery |
| 10 | Veterinary Emergency Care Wash Park | 69 | 4.2 (52) | — | emergency vet |
| 11 | Platt Park Veterinary Hospital | 66 | 5 (4) | — | dental veterinary |
Ranked picks
Wellshire Animal Hospital
score 93/100Reviewers repeatedly credit Dr. Monica, Dr. Molly, and Dr. Watterud with catching issues other vets missed, plus transparent pricing that eases tight budgets.
Park Animal Hospital and Wellness Center
score 89/100Known for house-call euthanasia and staff who listen before recommending treatment rather than pushing extras.
Denver Animal Hospital
score 89/100A privately owned practice with long-tenured doctors who use separate exam rooms for anxious animals and follow up by phone with results.
PetVet365 Pet Hospital Denver / University
score 88/100Free 'happy visits' and home-like exam rooms with couches help dogs that dread the vet actually want to go.
Pets On Broadway Animal Hospital
score 87/100Staff explain options without upselling and handle geriatric and end-of-life care with a calm, patient touch.
The Neighborhood Vets
score 83/100Dr. Davies and team are noted for calm handling of fearful pets and same-day slots even on busy days, though one reviewer flagged pricier diagnostics.
GoodVets South Denver
score 79/100Staff let owners stay during exams and offer weekend emergency availability, though a few reviewers hit unexpected costs.
WellHaven Pet Health Colorado Blvd
score 79/100Often cheaper than other Denver options with strong outcomes on tough cases, though a handful of reviews mention missed diagnoses.
Brentwood Animal Hospital
score 85/100Dr.
Veterinary Emergency Care Wash Park
score 69/100Most visits bring quick, attentive care with staff who genuinely seem to enjoy helping.
Platt Park Veterinary Hospital
score 66/100All four reviews praise Dr.