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Animal Urgent Care

Updated 2026-07-08 · 946 reviewed · 172 listed · Scored from 1,980 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(1980) 83 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
Mobile & House-Call VetEmergency & Urgent Care VetFear-Free / Low-Stress HandlingGeneral & Wellness Veterinary CareVeterinary Surgery & OrthopedicsExotic & Avian Veterinary CareVeterinary Dentistry
Animal Urgent Care
Services
Mobile & House-Call Vet, Emergency & Urgent Care Vet, Fear-Free / Low-Stress Handling
Reviews
1980

What recent reviews say

Most visits net steady reassurance, clear medical explanation, and staff who genuinely seem to care. Patients repeatedly praise how the team manages both the animal's pain and the owner's fear during crises. One serious complaint stands out: a kitten with constipation had surgery delayed six hours past the agreed window, was given opioids instead, and received no promised updates. That owner paid $4,500 and recovered only $1,300 after transferring elsewhere. Cost is mentioned by several reviewers as steep but usually worth it for emergency work.

The clinic handles overnight cases, performs in-house surgery, and coordinates referrals to specialty hospitals when needed. Staff call out by name (Yvonne G). Waits can be long even during emergencies, though triage is real. One reviewer with a sick kitten received a free checkup when nothing was found wrong.

Praised for
  • compassionate, attentive staff
  • clear communication and updates
  • rapid triage and emergency response
  • willingness to waive fees when appropriate
  • kind handling during distressing situations
Watch-outs
  • delayed emergency procedures beyond promised times
  • long wait times
  • high costs despite excellent care
  • poor coordination at shift change in one case
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Best for: Pet owners facing sudden illness or injury when their regular vet is closed
Think twice if: Expect high costs and potential wait times; one documented case of delayed promised procedures and poor shift-change handoff

Strengths

  • open 24/7 for emergencies and walk-ins
  • in-house surgery and diagnostic imaging
  • transparent communication during emergencies
  • experienced handling of life-threatening cases

Worth knowing

  • Tech named Yvonne G praised for excellence
  • performs overnight emergency surgery and amputations
  • has coordinated case transfers with Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital
  • waived exam fee in one case where cat had no serious condition
  • one complaint: deobstipation delayed 6 hours, kitten transferred to another ER after $4,500 charge with $1,300 reimbursed

What reviews say by service

Emergency & Urgent Care Vet
life-threatening cases recognized quickly and triaged; one documented failure to execute promised procedures within agreed timeline
Veterinary Surgery & Orthopedics
performs emergency and amputation surgeries in-house; praised for coordinating with specialty hospitals
General & Wellness Veterinary Care
handles urgent walk-ins and provides clear, detailed care explanations
Mobile & House-Call Vet
no review evidence speaks to house-call services

How it compares

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.59 average across the 100 emergency & urgent care vet businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 99% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 73
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 64
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
1714
4
95
3
30
2
24
1
117

Common questions

What hours are you open?
Open 7 days a week (hours listed on their website); serves as a walk-in urgent clinic and 24/7 emergency facility.
Do you perform surgery?
Yes. In-house emergency surgery including amputations and deobstipation procedures. Complex cases are referred to specialists like Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital.
What should I expect cost-wise?
Emergency care runs into the thousands (one case cited $4,500). Reviewers describe it as pricy but say urgent care is worth it. The clinic has applied discounts or waived fees in some cases.
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Last updated 2026-07-08