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Urban Paw Veterinary Health and Rehabilitation

Updated 2026-07-09 · 1,137 reviewed · 177 listed · Scored from 262 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(262) 87 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
General Veterinary CareFear-Free / Low-Stress HandlingVeterinary DentistryVeterinary PharmacyVeterinary SurgeryEmergency & Urgent CareExotic & Avian VetSpecialty & Referral Care
Urban Paw Veterinary Health and Rehabilitation
Services
General Veterinary Care, Fear-Free / Low-Stress Handling, Veterinary Dentistry
Reviews
262

What recent reviews say

Patients describe a team that genuinely cares for their animals, takes time to listen, and handles pets gently during visits. Vets like Dr. Dick and Dr. Fitzpatrick earn trust by being thorough without rushing, and staff jumped in to accommodate a dog hurt in a car accident. Two reviewers flagged high costs and one complained about a dental cleaning where his dog's temperature dropped dangerously and unnecessary extractions were pushed.

Their website lists preventive care, dental, surgery, acupuncture, rehabilitation with underwater treadmill and laser therapy, and geriatric care across Denver and Westminster. The practice has 4.8 stars across 262 reviews, with 95% five-star ratings. A major tension exists: patients praise fair pricing and honesty, while others call the clinic overpriced and reluctant to work with outside pharmacies.

Praised for
  • compassionate care for pets
  • knowledgeable and thorough vets
  • effective emergency response
  • friendly and communicative staff
  • gentle handling and low-stress environment
Watch-outs
  • high prices and expensive pharmacy
  • unnecessary procedures recommended
  • poor post-care monitoring during procedures
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Best for: Pet owners who prioritize emotional support, gentle handling, and emergency access; patients with chronic conditions needing rehab.
Think twice if: High prices and in-house pharmacy markups are concerns; one critical review alleged unsafe dental procedure technique and poor response to complaint.

Strengths

  • compassionate, unhurried vets (Dr. Dick, Dr. Fitzpatrick)
  • emergency responsiveness and crisis care
  • in-house rehabilitation with underwater treadmill and laser therapy
  • gentle, low-stress handling pets respond to positively

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Steve Dick and Dr. Stacie Fitzpatrick named as primary vets; staff members Beckie, Megan, and Kelly noted for crisis response
  • Underwater treadmill and Class IV laser therapy on-site
  • Acupuncture offered
  • Kept a car-accident patient dog under observation for hours post-exam
  • Detailed post-visit documentation provided
  • Frogs kept at front desk (mentioned in reviews)
  • One review reported dog's temperature dropped during dental cleaning and unnecessary extractions were pushed; follow-up complaint said clinic showed no remorse

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Reviewers praise thorough exams, gentle handling, and attentive listening; one values fair pricing and honesty.
Veterinary Dentistry
Mixed: most praised careful, well-explained cleanings; one reported dangerous temperature drop and unwanted extractions.
Emergency & Urgent Care
Highly praised for fitting in car-accident patient on short notice and providing hours of post-exam monitoring.
Fear-Free / Low-Stress Handling
Consistently noted that nervous pets calm down during visits; staff and vets handle animals gently and patiently.
Specialty & Referral Care
Rehabilitation services (underwater treadmill, laser therapy) credited; acupuncture praised by one reviewer.
Veterinary Pharmacy
Criticized for high markups and refusal to honor prescriptions filled outside; other reviewers noted fairness in general pricing.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.59 average across the 98 emergency & urgent care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 52% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank
Star rating 85
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 67
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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249
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3
3
1
2
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1
9

Common questions

Are they open seven days a week?
Yes, they publish opening hours for all seven days.
Will they see my pet in an emergency with short notice?
Yes. One reviewer had a car-accident dog fit in same-day; staff moved other appointments to accommodate.
Do they offer rehabilitation services?
Yes. Their website lists underwater treadmill, Class IV laser therapy, canine massage, acupuncture, and fitness camps.
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Last updated 2026-07-09