Veterinarians in the surrounding Denver area: ranked picks
This list covers veterinary care across the wider Denver area, from emergency hospitals to neighborhood clinics and at-home end-of-life services. Rankings draw on review volume, sentiment, and recency using our methodology, so the order reflects what actual clients report about handling, communication, and cost transparency, not just star counts.
The practices below sit across Lakewood, Golden, Westminster, and central Denver, with a mix of walk-in clinics, 24-hour emergency care, and specialty Fear Free hospitals. Several clinics here have decades of history in their neighborhoods, alongside newer practices built specifically around low-stress handling for anxious pets.
64 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 | VEG ER for Pets | 93 | 4.9 (351) | — | Emergency and critical care |
| 2 | Hampden Family Pet Hospital | 91 | 4.8 (1170) | — | Long-term family vet care |
| 3 | PetVet365 Pet Hospital Denver/Westminster | 90 | 4.9 (160) | — | Anxious or reactive pets |
| 4 | Pet Medical Transport | 88 | 5 (62) | — | At-home euthanasia and transport |
| 5 | Sploot Veterinary Care - Belmar | 88 | 4.8 (457) | — | Weekend and urgent visits |
| 6 | Alameda Veterinary Clinic | 88 | 4.7 (449) | — | Senior pets and same-day injuries |
| 7 | Clear Creek Animal Hospital | 87 | 4.8 (628) | — | Thorough diagnostics |
| 8 | GoodVets Golden | 86 | 4.6 (128) | — | Straightforward pricing, dental work |
| 9 | Veterinary Emergency Group | 86 | 4.8 (941) | — | emergency vet |
| 10 | Care Animal Hospital | 86 | 4.8 (805) | — | general veterinary |
| 11 | Eye Specialists for Animals | 85 | 4.7 (308) | — | specialty referral vet |
| 12 | Helping Paws Animal Hospital | 85 | 4.9 (57) | — | dental veterinary |
| 13 | Wadsworth Animal Hospital | 85 | 4.7 (472) | — | general veterinary |
| 14 | Mesa Veterinary Hospital | 84 | 4.7 (412) | — | general veterinary |
| 15 | West Denver Veterinary Hospital & Wellness | 84 | 4.6 (436) | — | veterinary pharmacy |
| 16 | Western Animal Clinic | 84 | 4.7 (513) | — | general veterinary |
| 17 | Sploot Veterinary Care - Central Park | 84 | 4.6 (417) | — | veterinary pharmacy |
| 18 | Animal Urgent Care | 83 | 4.6 (1981) | — | house call vet |
| 19 | Cherrelyn Animal Hospital | 83 | 4.4 (513) | — | specialty referral vet |
| 20 | Lakewood Veterinary Hospital | 82 | 4.6 (788) | — | house call vet |
| 21 | UrgentVet | 82 | 4.6 (288) | — | emergency vet |
| 22 | Legacy Veterinary Clinic | 82 | 4.5 (379) | — | general veterinary |
| 23 | VCA Anderson Animal Hospital | 81 | 4.4 (347) | — | general veterinary |
| 24 | Foothills Animal Hospital | 86 | 4.8 (421) | — | specialty referral vet |
| 25 | VRCC Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital (Radiation Oncology) | 76 | 4.8 (21) | — | general veterinary |
| 26 | Mountain Star Veterinary Specialists | 94 | 5 (517) | — | specialty referral vet |
| 27 | VRCC Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital (Cardiology) | 76 | 4.4 (42) | — | house call vet |
| 28 | CVCA Wheat Ridge | 92 | 4.9 (319) | — | general veterinary |
| 29 | Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital | 74 | 4.1 (1572) | — | house call vet |
| 30 | Companion Crossroads At Home Pet Euthanasia | 91 | 5 (107) | — | house call vet |
| 31 | Front Range Veterinary Clinic | 91 | 4.8 (268) | — | general veterinary |
| 32 | South Platte Veterinary Hospital | 91 | 4.8 (226) | — | house call vet |
| 33 | VRCC Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital | 72 | 4.2 (1517) | — | emergency vet |
| 34 | Advanced Veterinary Care of Greenwood Village | 88 | 4.9 (191) | — | general veterinary |
| 35 | Mobile Small Animal Clinic | 88 | 4.9 (78) | — | house call vet |
| 36 | Rocky Mountain Veterinary Rehabilitation | 88 | 4.9 (76) | — | veterinary pharmacy |
| 37 | Pets R Us Aurora | 71 | 4.1 (282) | — | house call vet |
| 38 | Red Rocks Animal Center | 70 | 4.1 (1086) | — | general veterinary |
| 39 | Chewy Vet Care Littleton | 87 | 4.9 (80) | — | fear free lowstress |
| 40 | Jefferson Animal Clinic | 86 | 4.7 (551) | — | specialty referral vet |
| 41 | VCA Orchard Animal Hospital | 69 | 4.2 (76) | — | specialty referral vet |
| 42 | Evolution Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital | 68 | 4 (963) | — | house call vet |
| 43 | Barnes Veterinary Service | 84 | 4.7 (142) | — | general veterinary |
| 44 | Second Chances Veterinary Care | 84 | 4.6 (411) | — | house call vet |
| 45 | Pet Care Coalition, Inc | 81 | 4.5 (218) | — | house call vet |
| 46 | Balanced Animal Wellness, LLC | 81 | 5 (17) | — | fear free lowstress |
| 47 | Banfield Pet Hospital | 65 | 3.8 (459) | — | general veterinary |
| 48 | Barker Road Spay and Neuter | 80 | 4.7 (55) | — | general veterinary |
| 49 | Guardian Angel Veterinary Care | 80 | 4.4 (1140) | — | general veterinary |
| 50 | Dr. Bob's Vet Shop | 79 | 4.8 (104) | — | general veterinary |
| 51 | Mobile Veterinary Services | 78 | 4.9 (32) | — | house call vet |
| 52 | Belleview Animal Clinic | 77 | 4.5 (197) | — | general veterinary |
| 53 | 4 Paws Animal Clinic | 76 | 4.6 (418) | — | general veterinary |
| 54 | Banfield Pet Hospital | 61 | 3.5 (261) | — | dental veterinary |
| 55 | Holistic Care For Animals | 75 | 4.9 (32) | — | general veterinary |
| 56 | Alameda Veterinary Clinic: Howard Mark DVM | 71 | 5 (9) | — | general veterinary |
| 57 | Eye Clinic Veterinary | 59 | 4.6 (47) | — | dental veterinary |
| 58 | Mobile Vet Fort Lee | 52 | 4.8 (4) | — | house call vet |
| 59 | Jefferson Animal Clinic: Vahrenwald Margot DVM | 46 | 1 (2) | — | specialty referral vet |
| 60 | VRCC Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital (Medical Oncology) | 43 | 2 (1) | — | specialty referral vet |
| 61 | Lori Wise, DVM, MS, DACVIM | 41 | 5 (1) | — | specialty referral vet |
| 62 | VRCC Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital (Surgery) | 27 | — | — | specialty referral vet |
| 63 | Ultimate Home Pet Care | 22 | — | — | house call vet |
| 64 | Renee L Drabek, DVM | 25 | — | — | specialty referral vet |
Ranked picks

VEG ER for Pets
score 93/100Staff let owners stay through treatment and even euthanasia, with named surgeons and clear cost talk during high-stress nights.

Hampden Family Pet Hospital
score 91/100Nearly 1,200 reviews back up vets who sit on the floor with pets and call the day after surgery to check in.

PetVet365 Pet Hospital Denver/Westminster
score 90/100Fear Free exam rooms with couches and toys, plus named vets who stick with complex cases and text follow-ups.

Pet Medical Transport
score 88/100Dr. Lu Strom leads unhurried, in-home goodbyes and also handles oxygen-equipped emergency transport.

Sploot Veterinary Care - Belmar
score 88/100Extended hours and Fear-Free handling stand out, though phone quotes can run well under in-person estimates.

Alameda Veterinary Clinic
score 88/100Sixty years in Lakewood plus walk-in slots and follow-up calls make this a steady choice for geriatric care.

Clear Creek Animal Hospital
score 87/100Reviewers praise gentle handling and follow-up calls, though some note repeat testing since a corporate acquisition.

GoodVets Golden
score 86/100Open seven days with named vets for dental and anxious-pet cases, and quotes that reviewers say match the final bill.

Veterinary Emergency Group
score 86/100Reviewers consistently report fast, caring emergency care: staff act within seconds when pets are in distress and navigate life-or-death situations with both clinical skill and emotional support.

Care Animal Hospital
score 86/100Most reviewers praise named vets (Gilbert, Fox, Alberg) for patience, kindness, and thorough explanations.

Eye Specialists for Animals
score 85/100Owners consistently report exceptional expertise and calm, caring staff who excel at complex eye conditions and surgery.

Helping Paws Animal Hospital
score 85/100Owners consistently describe Helping Paws as a surgical practice that pairs skilled procedures with genuine care.

Wadsworth Animal Hospital
score 85/100Patients drive across Denver to keep returning because the team treats animals with genuine care and listens before acting.

Mesa Veterinary Hospital
score 84/100Strong team of named vets (Dr.

West Denver Veterinary Hospital & Wellness
score 84/100Dr.

Western Animal Clinic
score 84/100Long-term clients consistently choose Western Animal for Dr.

Sploot Veterinary Care - Central Park
score 84/100Most visits yield calm, well-cared-for pets and confident owners who praise staff warmth and veterinary thoroughness.

Animal Urgent Care
score 83/100Animal Urgent Care in Arvada handles emergencies and urgent visits with staff who consistently communicate clearly and act decisively.

Cherrelyn Animal Hospital
score 83/100Staff consistently treat nervous, large, and reactive dogs with patience and warmth, getting them comfortable quickly.

Lakewood Veterinary Hospital
score 82/100Lakewood Vet earns strong marks for compassionate care; many reviewers praise the team's attentiveness to their pets and professional handling.

UrgentVet
score 82/100Most visits result in quick, caring treatment with staff who take time to explain what's happening.

Legacy Veterinary Clinic
score 82/100Five-star reviews consistently praise Dr.

VCA Anderson Animal Hospital
score 81/100Most visits land soft: vets like Dr.

Foothills Animal Hospital
score 86/100Foothills earns strong praise for veterinarians who listen without rushing, involve owners in treatment decisions, and show genuine care during surgery and diagnostics.

VRCC Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital (Radiation Oncology)
score 76/100Reviewers consistently praise Dr.

Mountain Star Veterinary Specialists
score 94/100Owners of dogs with eye and skin conditions drive hours to see Mountain Star, moved by the depth of care and genuine partnership.

VRCC Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital (Cardiology)
score 76/100Owners consistently report exceptional care during emergencies and specialty referrals, with named veterinarians like Dr.

CVCA Wheat Ridge
score 92/100CVCA Wheat Ridge earns consistent five-star praise for cardiology expertise and genuine care.

Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital
score 74/100Owners consistently praise the specialists and primary care team for deep expertise, clear explanations, and genuine investment in complex cases-neurology, oncology, internal medicine, and general surgery stand out.

Companion Crossroads At Home Pet Euthanasia
score 91/100Every reviewer chose in-home euthanasia with Dr.

Front Range Veterinary Clinic
score 91/100Reviewers consistently describe experienced, caring veterinarians (notably Dr.

South Platte Veterinary Hospital
score 91/100Reviewers consistently report feeling that their pets are in genuinely caring hands here.

VRCC Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital
score 72/100VRCC's emergency doctors and some techs earn consistent praise for quick assessment, specialist expertise, and genuine care during crises.

Advanced Veterinary Care of Greenwood Village
score 88/100Most clients report consistent, compassionate care from Dr.

Mobile Small Animal Clinic
score 88/100Dr.

Rocky Mountain Veterinary Rehabilitation
score 88/100Dogs recover quickly from surgery, injury, and age-related decline here.

Pets R Us Aurora
score 71/100Dr.

Red Rocks Animal Center
score 70/100Many owners report genuinely caring staff, gentle handling, and affordable care that keeps elderly pets comfortable long-term.

Chewy Vet Care Littleton
score 87/100Dogs arrive calm and stay relaxed here, a rare shift many owners notice immediately.

Jefferson Animal Clinic
score 86/100Most patients experience consistently warm, informative care from staff who remember returning animals and explain procedures clearly.

VCA Orchard Animal Hospital
score 69/100Patients consistently praise individual vets like Dr.

Evolution Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital
score 68/100Strong care during pet's final stages or chronic conditions stands out; five-star reviewers report feeling heard, respected, and supported through crisis.
Barnes Veterinary Service
score 84/100Dr.

Second Chances Veterinary Care
score 84/100Most appointments go smoothly.

Pet Care Coalition, Inc
score 81/100Most owners praise Pet Care Coalition's compassion and patience.

Balanced Animal Wellness, LLC
score 81/100Dr.

Banfield Pet Hospital
score 65/100When things go well, patients see attentive vets like Dr.

Barker Road Spay and Neuter
score 80/100Barker Road draws steady praise for affordable spay, neuter, and dental work paired with a caring team.

Guardian Angel Veterinary Care
score 80/100Most reviewers praise Guardian Angel for low-cost spay/neuter, emergency surgery, and genuine staff care, especially surgical team and aftercare communication.

Dr. Bob's Vet Shop
score 79/100Most visits go smoothly: Dr.

Mobile Veterinary Services
score 78/100This equine house-call practice serves Denver metro horse owners with strong ratings and consistent praise for knowledgeable vets who arrive on schedule and handle emergencies well.

Belleview Animal Clinic
score 77/100Belleview earns strong loyalty from long-term clients who praise Dr.

4 Paws Animal Clinic
score 76/100Regular clients trust 4 Paws for the warmth and affordability of their long-term care, especially during difficult moments like end-of-life support.

Banfield Pet Hospital
score 61/100Banfield Glendale splits sharply: loyal customers praise friendly vets, weekend access, and affordable puppy plans; others report rude front staff, opaque pricing after major procedures, and frustration when medical records or prescriptions go wrong.

Holistic Care For Animals
score 75/100Dr.

Alameda Veterinary Clinic: Howard Mark DVM
score 71/100All reviews are five-star.

Eye Clinic Veterinary
score 59/100Dr.

Mobile Vet Fort Lee
score 52/100Review evidence is limited: only 4 reviews across 14 years, most recent over 7 years old.

Jefferson Animal Clinic: Vahrenwald Margot DVM
score 46/100Review evidence is limited.

VRCC Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital (Medical Oncology)
score 43/100One review rated this specialty and emergency hospital poorly.
Lori Wise, DVM, MS, DACVIM
score 41/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.

VRCC Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital (Surgery)
score 27/100VRCC is a specialty and emergency hospital in Englewood offering 24/7 emergency services, surgery, cardiology, oncology, and internal medicine.

Ultimate Home Pet Care
score 22/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.

Renee L Drabek, DVM
score 25/100No individual customer reviews are available for this listing.