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Mesa Veterinary Hospital

Updated 2026-07-09 · 1,137 reviewed · 177 listed · Scored from 412 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.7(412) 84 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
General Veterinary CareVeterinary SurgeryEmergency & Urgent CareVeterinary PharmacyExotic & Avian VetSpecialty & Referral Care
Mesa Veterinary Hospital
Services
General Veterinary Care, Veterinary Surgery, Emergency & Urgent Care
Reviews
412

What recent reviews say

Strong team of named vets (Dr. Levine, Dr. Stephens, Dr. Katzenbach) earns consistent praise for handling anxious dogs and delivering skilled care across general, surgical, and dental work. Flexible late and weekend slots appeal to busy owners. However, recent pricing complaints and a handful of emergency care lapses cloud an otherwise solid reputation, particularly for those expecting the experience veterans recall from older staff members.

Facilities handle exotic pets, offer end-of-life care, and run an in-house pharmacy. AAHA accredited since 1986 and operating since 1974. Several reviewers cited better dental outcomes and clearer post-operative communication than they'd experienced elsewhere. Downsides include occasional billing surprises and front-desk friction during high-volume periods.

Recent shift: Decline in reputation among long-time clients since original vets (Nickerson, Batch) departed; some reviewers cite better experience 25+ years ago. Newer vets are skilled (Dr. Levine, Dr. Stephens, Dr. Katzenbach), but scheduling pressure and billing friction appear to have increased.

Praised for
  • compassionate and knowledgeable staff
  • skilled vets (Dr. Levine, Dr. Stephens, Dr. Katzenbach)
  • handles anxious and reactive pets well
  • excellent surgical and dental outcomes
  • flexible scheduling (late afternoons, Saturdays)
  • treats exotic pets competently
Watch-outs
  • scheduling difficulties and wait times
  • communication lapses (wrong test submitted)
  • pricing not clearly explained upfront
  • perceived lack of compassion in some emergency cases
  • long-time staff changes diminished experience
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Best for: Owners of anxious or reactive dogs needing consistent, experienced vets and flexible scheduling options.
Think twice if: Scheduling can be tight; clarify exam vs. add-on costs upfront to avoid billing surprises.

Strengths

  • Named vets skilled with anxious/reactive pets
  • Extended hours (late afternoon and Saturday availability)
  • Dental work changes pet health outcomes
  • Handles exotic pets and end-of-life care
  • AAHA accredited, 50+ year track record

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Levine convinces owners of dental value; cat recovered well after overnight stay during Lily ingestion
  • Dr. Stephens and technician Rose praised for post-surgical communication with elderly dogs
  • Dr. Katzenbach named by long-term client
  • Exam room payment option to reduce animal stress
  • Clients report improved behavior in anxious dogs with consistent care over years
  • One pricing complaint: exam quoted $84 billed as $87; per-minute cost felt excessive
  • Wrong fecal test submitted, sample discarded without compensation offer

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Knowledgeable vets handle checkups and wellness well; friendly front desk when not overwhelmed.
Veterinary Surgery
Skilled surgical outcomes, especially with elderly dogs; post-op communication praised.
Veterinary Dentistry
Dental care changed pet health visibly; reviewers noted vets identify and fix issues other clinics missed.
Exotic & Avian Vet
Staff confirm competence with reptiles and non-standard pets.
Emergency & Urgent Care
Mixed reviews: overnight emergency care calms anxious cats, but one reviewer reported poor emergency response for established client.
Veterinary Pharmacy
In-house pharmacy available; no specific praise or complaint in reviews.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.7 against a 4.59 average across the 98 emergency & urgent care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 64% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank
Star rating 80
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 63
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Do they have weekend and evening availability?
Yes, they offer late afternoon and Saturday appointments, which reviewers highlight as more available than many Denver vets.
Can they care for exotic pets like reptiles?
Yes, reviewers confirm staff are excellent with exotic animals, and their website lists exotic pet care and states they have specialty doctors for less common pets.
What happens to my anxious dog during a visit?
Multiple reviewers praise the vets (Dr. Levine, Dr. Stephens, Dr. Katzenbach) for patient, understanding handling of reactive and anxious dogs without unnecessary muzzling or stress.
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Last updated 2026-07-09