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Barker Road Spay and Neuter

Updated 2026-07-09 · 1,137 reviewed · 177 listed · Scored from 55 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.7(55) 80 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
General Veterinary CareVeterinary Surgery
Barker Road Spay and Neuter
Services
General Veterinary Care, Veterinary Surgery
Reviews
55

What recent reviews say

Barker Road draws steady praise for affordable spay, neuter, and dental work paired with a caring team. Dr. Wenkheimer and her staff earn consistent compliments for patience, expertise, and genuine interest in each animal's wellbeing. Prices run roughly one-third lower than other Denver clinics for the same procedures, with transparent estimates and post-care calls. The drawback for some is a required separate visit for pre-surgery bloodwork, though reviewers accept this trade-off given the cost savings and quality care. A small cluster of harsh complaints about sanitation and claimed injuries contradicts the overwhelming majority of positive experiences but warrants due diligence before booking.

Praised for
  • affordable pricing
  • compassionate and caring staff
  • knowledgeable vet
  • friendly service
  • follow-up care
Watch-outs
  • dirty facility
  • alleged animal injuries
  • separate pre-surgery wellness check required
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Best for: Pet owners seeking affordable spay, neuter, and dental work with attentive, caring staff.
Think twice if: Facility cleanliness complaints and injury allegations deserve careful review before your first visit.

Strengths

  • significantly lower prices than mainstream Denver vets
  • transparent, all-inclusive pricing
  • Dr. Wenkheimer's reputation for compassionate care
  • post-procedure follow-up calls

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Wenkheimer (veterinarian) and Kara (intake staff) named in reviews
  • dental cleaning baseline pricing starts at $600 all-inclusive (bloodwork, sedation, X-rays, exam, cleaning, home meds), plus $25-75 per tooth extracted
  • pre-surgery wellness check required at $35 separate appointment
  • staff provide daily updates during procedures and follow-up calls post-surgery
  • family-run business (vet's daughter sometimes present)

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Staff responsive and flexible; one reviewer praised emergency accommodation and scheduling ease.
Veterinary Surgery
Dr. Wenkheimer praised for skill and compassion in spay, neuter, and dental extractions; post-op recoveries noted as smooth.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.7 against a 4.59 average across the 165 general veterinary care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 28% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank
Star rating 78
Review volume 76
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 67
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

What does dental cleaning cost?
Dental starts at $600, all-inclusive of standard bloodwork, sedation, X-rays, exam, cleaning, and take-home medications. Tooth extraction adds $25-75 per tooth.
Do I need a separate appointment before surgery?
Yes, you will be asked to schedule a pre-surgery wellness check ($35) on a different date to reduce check-in burden and no-show rates.
Will I get updates during my pet's procedure?
Yes, staff send updates throughout the day and call to check in after the procedure.

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Last updated 2026-07-09