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Lakewood Veterinary Hospital

Updated 2026-07-09 · 1,137 reviewed · 177 listed · Scored from 788 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(788) 82 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
Mobile / House-Call VetGeneral Veterinary CareVeterinary SurgeryEmergency & Urgent CareVeterinary PharmacyExotic & Avian VetSpecialty & Referral Care
Lakewood Veterinary Hospital
Services
Mobile / House-Call Vet, General Veterinary Care, Veterinary Surgery
Reviews
788

What recent reviews say

Lakewood Vet earns strong marks for compassionate care; many reviewers praise the team's attentiveness to their pets and professional handling. However, recent renovation-related scheduling chaos and delayed emergency access have frustrated long-term clients, and a few flag inconsistent communication and vet recommendations that prompted second opinions.

Most positive reviews cite general wellness visits and routine services. Staff follow-up calls and health certificates for travel are specifically praised. Complaints centre on administrative missteps (mixed signals on sample requirements, cancellation text failures) and one elderly dog's rapid decline after vaccinations, which the owner felt was mishandled when seeking urgent care.

Praised for
  • caring, attentive staff
  • professional veterinarians
  • thorough examinations
  • follow-up communication
  • reasonable pricing
Watch-outs
  • poor communication during renovation scheduling
  • failure to accommodate emergency requests
  • staff miscommunication about stool samples
  • inconsistent vet advice
  • misinformation from front desk
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Best for: Families seeking routine wellness, preventive care, and surgical procedures with experienced, kind staff.
Think twice if: Recent renovation caused severe scheduling breakdowns; emergency availability during crises is not guaranteed, and some vets' recommendations have prompted second opinions elsewhere.

Strengths

  • long-standing reputation (55+ years)
  • multi-service scope (surgery, dental, exotic, emergency)
  • staff known for animal handling and follow-up calls
  • travel health certificates offered

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Arcuri and Dr. Andrew praised for thoroughness and animal handling
  • staff conducts post-treatment follow-up calls
  • issues obtaining stool sample instructions prior to visit
  • elderly boxer had health crisis after simultaneous vaccinations; urgent re-access denied, diverted to Wheat Ridge ER

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
High praise for routine exams, vaccinations, and preventive care; staff attentiveness consistently noted.
Veterinary Surgery
Website claims surgical procedures; limited direct review evidence on surgical outcomes.
Emergency & Urgent Care
One significant complaint: elderly dog with acute post-vaccination symptoms could not be seen for two days; owner felt unsafe and took pet to competing ER.
Veterinary Dentistry
Multiple cancellations during recent renovation; client had appointment confirmation cancelled same-day, causing major frustration.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.59 average across the 98 emergency & urgent care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 83% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank
Star rating 73
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 61
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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681
4
33
3
16
2
19
1
39

Common questions

What happens if my pet has an urgent health issue the same day I visit for routine care?
One reviewer's elderly dog deteriorated two days after vaccinations; the hospital had no emergency slots for two days and the owner had to take the pet to Wheat Ridge ER instead.
How does the renovation affect appointments now?
Recent reviews (within 2 days) describe ongoing scheduling chaos: multiple cancellations, failed communication about final appointment availability, and 3-month wait for dental work.
Does the practice offer health certificates for travel?
Yes; one reviewer praised them for helping obtain health certificates to travel to Costa Rica with their pets.
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Last updated 2026-07-09