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Lori Wise, DVM, MS, DACVIM
5.0(1)
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Specialty & Referral CareGeneral Veterinary Care
Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital
Mobile / House-Call VetGeneral Veterinary CareFear-Free / Low-Stress HandlingVeterinary PharmacyVeterinary SurgeryEmergency & Urgent CareExotic & Avian VetSpecialty & Referral Care
- Services
- Mobile / House-Call Vet, General Veterinary Care, Fear-Free / Low-Stress Handling
- Reviews
- 1572
What recent reviews say
Owners consistently praise the specialists and primary care team for deep expertise, clear explanations, and genuine investment in complex cases-neurology, oncology, internal medicine, and general surgery stand out. The neurologist Dr. Jenni Bridges and oncologist Dr. Finke earn repeated mentions for thorough work and emotional support.
That said, medication refills sometimes lag dangerously (one dog went two weeks without pain medication), emergency fees run steep, and waits can stretch hours even with warning. One owner felt pressured to decide on surgery with only a "wouldn't be too worried" assessment rather than clear guidance.
Praised for
- specialist expertise and thorough diagnostics
- compassionate staff and empathetic communication
- knowledgeable and invested doctors
- supportive complex case management
Watch-outs
- slow medication refill coordination
- high emergency fees
- inconsistent surgical decision communication
- long wait times
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Best for: Pet owners managing chronic illness, complex diagnostics, or specialist surgery who can tolerate wait times and higher fees for expert care.
Think twice if: Medication refill responsiveness is inconsistent; emergency fees exceed $200 and waits run long; surgical recommendations sometimes lack clarity.
Strengths
- specialist referral depth and expertise
- responsive specialist team for complex diagnostics
- strong surgical outcomes and post-op care
- staff remember returning clients and communicate throughout visits
Worth knowing
- Dr. Jenni Bridges (Neurology): praised for tethered cord syndrome diagnosis, MRI explanation, and post-operative recovery support
- Dr. Finke (Oncology): thorough oncology cases, responsive communication, advocates for patient quality of life
- Dr. Djani (Neurology): settles owner fears and explains conditions in detail
- Dr. Raczek: pain management specialist (Pregabalin prescriber)
- Dr. Dell: knowledgeable about medication research
- Dr. Pascutti: internal medicine diagnostics
- Blood Bank service available
- Medication refills coordinated with external pharmacies but delays have occurred
What reviews say by service
- Specialty & Referral Care
- Owners praise oncology, neurology, and internal medicine specialists for expertise and responsiveness; complex cases receive thorough evaluation.
- Veterinary Surgery
- Surgical outcomes praised (tethered cord, neuter) but one owner felt uncertain about surgical clearance decision due to vague doctor communication.
- Emergency & Urgent Care
- Responsive emergency intake and triage; one owner complained of $200+ fee and 2+ hour wait time.
- General Veterinary Care
- Primary care noted as thorough and attentive; staff communication praised throughout visits.
- Exotic & Avian Vet
- Limited evidence; no specific exotic cases mentioned in reviews.
- Fear-Free / Low-Stress Handling
- Staff described as patient and kind with fearful dogs; handling approach not explicitly named but evidenced in gentle demeanor.
How it compares
- Rated 4.1 against a 4.61 average across the 101 veterinary pharmacy businesses listed here.
- Has more Google reviews than 98% of the businesses in this directory.
How we scored this
How We Rank Star rating 41
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 61
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30
Rating breakdown
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3
30
2
42
1
292
Common questions
- How long is the typical emergency wait?
- Over 2 hours, though owners note staffing constraints and high volume. Triage and pre-check-in happen quickly.
- Do they coordinate with my regular pharmacy for refills?
- Yes, they work with outside pharmacies, but refill requests have been slow to process-check directly with both if medication is urgent.
- Which specialists should I ask for by name?
- For neurology, Dr. Jenni Bridges is frequently praised. For oncology, Dr. Finke is noted as thorough and responsive. Dr. Djani also handles neurology.
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