Veterinarians in River North Art District: ranked picks
RiNo's mix of live-work lofts, new apartment buildings, and busy warehouses-turned-breweries means a lot of dogs and cats living in close quarters, and vets here have adapted with same-day slots and fear-free handling for anxious pets. The clinics below range from full-service wellness and surgical practices to a dedicated emergency hospital, ranked using our methodology, which weighs rating, review volume, recency, and sentiment together.
Most practices in the area serve RiNo alongside neighboring Five Points and Auraria, and several clinics specifically call out orthopedic surgery (like TPLO) and same-day or emergency availability, useful given how many renters here don't have a long-established local vet yet.
5 businesses, scored on rating, review volume, recency, sentiment and listing completeness. How we score › · View on map ›
At a glance
| # | Business | Score | Rating | From | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Livewell Animal Hospital of RiNo | 88 | 4.9 (168) | — | Personalized care, surgery |
| 2 | Five Points Animal Hospital | 87 | 5 (65) | — | Anxious pets, orthopedics |
| 3 | Sploot Veterinary Care - RiNo | 82 | 4.8 (833) | — | Fast emergency access |
| 4 | GoodVets RiNo | 80 | 4.8 (47) | — | Fear-free exams, follow-ups |
| 5 | RiNoVet Animal Emergency Care | 78 | 4.3 (214) | — | After-hours emergencies |
Ranked picks
Livewell Animal Hospital of RiNo
score 88/100Reviewers describe a clinic where vets remember pets by name and call personally after surgery, backed by a near-top rating across 168 reviews.
Five Points Animal Hospital
score 87/100A perfect 5.0 average and praise for Dr. Nelson's TPLO work plus transparent estimates make this a strong pick for nervous animals needing surgery.
Sploot Veterinary Care - RiNo
score 82/100Handles the highest review volume in the area with skilled, compassionate staff, though billing surprises and no-show fees are a recurring complaint.
GoodVets RiNo
score 80/100Staff sit on the floor to calm scared pets and call after visits to check in, though recent price increases and turnover have some clients on edge.
RiNoVet Animal Emergency Care
score 78/100The only true emergency option here, with midnight surgery capability and a named surgical team, though wait times and initial diagnoses draw some criticism.