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Holistic Care For Animals

Updated 2026-07-09 · 1,137 reviewed · 177 listed · Scored from 32 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.9(32) 75 low data composite score See reviews on Google
General Veterinary Care
Holistic Care For Animals
Service
General Veterinary Care
Reviews
32

What recent reviews say

Dr. Jan Facinelli runs a holistic veterinary practice in Wheat Ridge that focuses on alternative therapies. Reviewers consistently praise her deep knowledge of homeopathy, acupuncture, and orthopedic manipulation, plus her gentle handling of nervous or senior pets. One recent complaint cited a $450 phone consultation charge and insensitive language when discussing a pet's death, but this stands isolated against 31 five-star or four-star reviews.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Praised for
  • knowledgeable in homeopathy and alternative medicine
  • compassionate and gentle with animals
  • strong rapport with both pets and owners
  • thorough, transparent in-room consultations
Watch-outs
  • high consultation fees
  • insensitive communication during difficult situations
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Best for: Owners seeking alternative therapies and wanting to observe their pet's care firsthand.
Think twice if: Phone consultation costs are steep; ask about fees upfront and expect direct, no-nonsense communication style.

Strengths

  • rare, experienced homeopathic vet
  • treats animals in front of owner
  • gentle approach for anxious or elder pets

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Jan Facinelli conducts assessments and treatments in the exam room with the owner present
  • Bettina works as office manager
  • Services include homeopathy, acupuncture, veterinary orthopedic manipulation, and herbs/supplements
  • Reviewers report success with autoimmune cases, behavioral issues, and hyperthyroidism management

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Homeopathic and alternative therapies praised for managing autoimmune disease, behavioral problems, and chronic conditions in elder or anxious pets.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.9 against a 4.59 average across the 165 general veterinary care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 22% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank
Star rating 84
Review volume 66
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 59
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

What therapies does Dr. Jan offer?
Homeopathy, acupuncture, veterinary orthopedic manipulation, and herbal/nutritional supplements.
Can I watch my pet's exam?
Yes. Dr. Jan conducts most assessments and treatments in the owner's presence in the same room.
What does a phone consultation cost?
A patient cited $450 for two phone consultations, but confirm current rates directly.
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Last updated 2026-07-09