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CityVet | Capitol Hill Veterinary Clinic & Urgent Care

Updated 2026-07-09 · 1,137 reviewed · 177 listed · Scored from 473 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.4(473) 76 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
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CityVet | Capitol Hill Veterinary Clinic & Urgent Care
Services
General Veterinary Care, Veterinary Dentistry, Veterinary Pharmacy
Reviews
473

What recent reviews say

Most visitors report kind staff, efficient appointment times, and vets who listen and explain options without pushing unnecessary services. Several mention Dr. Osburn and Dr. Perez by name for their attentiveness to anxious or chronically ill pets. However, recurring concerns include unclear pricing practices, a misleading free-exam promotion for newly adopted pets, and one report that fear-free handling was not available despite the clinic not claiming it.

The clinic handles urgent cases and offers pharmacy services on-site. Long-term clients praise affordability relative to other Denver vets, though some newer visitors found prices higher than expected. A small number of reviews question medication choices and express concern about whether every recommended service is necessary. Staff recognition appears strong and personalized follow-up calls are noted as a differentiator.

Praised for
  • compassionate staff and vets
  • on-time appointments and efficient scheduling
  • transparent care options without pressure
  • attentive follow-up care
  • affordable pricing compared to competitors
Watch-outs
  • misleading free exam promotion
  • unexpected or inconsistent pricing increases
  • lack of fear-free handling protocols
  • questionable medication choices
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Best for: Pet owners seeking on-time appointments with staff who handle nervous animals with patience and follow up with care calls.
Think twice if: You are budget-conscious and value predictable pricing, or if your pet needs fear-free handling protocols.

Strengths

  • Staff make follow-up calls after appointments
  • Keeps to published appointment times
  • Named vets (Osburn, Perez) known for patience with anxious pets

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Hanna Osburn noted for diagnostic work with chronically ill cats
  • Dr. Perez praised for patience and honest recommendations
  • Front desk staff Oliver and vet tech Oakleigh mentioned by name for thoroughness
  • Pharmacy offers marked dosing tubes for prescribed medications
  • Follow-up calls from vet and technician documented after appointments

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Vets attentive to chronic conditions; follow-up calls appreciated, but pricing increases questioned.
Veterinary Dentistry
Ingrown nail removal and trimming praised for gentleness with anxious cat.
Emergency & Urgent Care
Willing to accommodate urgent cases outside standard hours; one reviewer thanked clinic for accepting pet on same day.
Veterinary Pharmacy
Pharmacy on-site; marked dosing tubes for prescribed medications noted as helpful.
Veterinary Surgery
Limited direct review evidence; surgery mentioned in service list but not detailed in reviews.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.4 against a 4.59 average across the 98 emergency & urgent care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 71% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank
Star rating 61
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 50
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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371
4
29
3
13
2
15
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45

Common questions

Are appointments usually on time?
Yes. Multiple reviewers specifically praised the clinic for keeping to published appointment times, which they noted is uncommon in Denver.
Do vets explain treatment options?
Yes. Reviewers report vets review all options without pressure and provide honest feedback. Follow-up calls from staff are also documented.
What is the pricing?
Annual check-ups and urine tests have risen to $350 (previously $160 per year). General check-ups run $160 for brief appointments. Long-term clients report pricing is more affordable than some Denver vets, but newer patients have found it higher than expected.

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Last updated 2026-07-09