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Brentwood Animal Hospital

Updated 2026-07-09 · 1,137 reviewed · 177 listed · Scored from 166 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.7(166) 85 composite score See reviews on Google
Veterinary SurgeryGeneral Veterinary Care
Brentwood Animal Hospital
Services
Veterinary Surgery, General Veterinary Care
Reviews
166

What recent reviews say

Dr. Brown and staff earn consistent praise for genuine care, avoiding unnecessary diagnostics, and reasonable costs. Multiple reviewers mention staying loyal for years, and staff take time explaining diagnoses and home care. The main friction points are a rude receptionist encounter and one difficult euthanasia decision case that left a client feeling judged.

Praised for
  • compassionate, knowledgeable Dr. Brown
  • avoids unnecessary tests
  • friendly, caring staff
  • affordable pricing
  • willing to try alternative treatments
Watch-outs
  • rude receptionist behavior
  • won't see non-established patients
  • one case of poor euthanasia judgment
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Best for: Long-term pet owners seeking conservative, explanation-focused care from a trusted vet.
Think twice if: Front desk can be dismissive to non-established patients; euthanasia decisions may not align with all owners' needs.

Strengths

  • Dr. Kathleen Brown known for careful, unnecessary-test-avoiding care
  • staff explain diagnoses and at-home care clearly
  • willing to try non-standard approaches (probiotics, appetite stimulation)
  • affordable compared to alternatives

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Kathleen Brown is the named principal vet
  • staff adjust care based on individual pet response (e.g., homemade yogurt/cottage cheese for appetite)
  • serves same pets for decades; reviewers mention 20+ year relationships
  • operates 7 days a week

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Strong loyalty driven by thorough, conservative exams and staff communication about diagnoses and home care.
Veterinary Surgery
Soft tissue surgery offered; no specific surgery review detail.
Veterinary Dentistry
Dentistry and cleanings offered; no specific dental review detail.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.7 against a 4.6 average across the 108 veterinary surgery businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 43% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank
Star rating 79
Review volume 97
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 67
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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2
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9

Common questions

Are they open on Saturdays?
Yes, they publish 7-day opening hours; call 303-744-0033 or visit their website for exact times.
Do they see walk-in or non-established patients?
They do not see pets that are not already their patients, even for pain management outside emergency hours.

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Last updated 2026-07-09