Can I get a same-day or emergency appointment?

Yes. Reviewers report being seen right at appointment time with minimal wait, and emergency visits are accommodated. The clinic is open 7 days a week.

Is there a discount for new clients?

Their website lists $25 OFF the first exam for new clients.

Do you do dental work?

Yes. Dental cleaning and tooth extraction are performed in-house. One reviewer had her cat's tooth extraction done and received post-operative updates by phone and text.

Evans East Animal Hospital

Updated 2026-07-08 · 946 reviewed · 172 listed · Scored from 1,086 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(1086) 83 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified Publishes prices

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Services: Emergency & Urgent Care Vet, Low-Cost & Affordable Vet Clinics, General & Wellness Veterinary Care
Reviews: 1086

What recent reviews say

Long-term clients and new visitors alike praise Evans East for genuinely caring vets who listen and explain treatment in plain terms. Dr. Cole, Dr. Gao, Dr. Trainor, and Dr. Lipkin are named for their compassion and thoroughness. Staff accommodate emergencies and same-day visits without rush; one reviewer found her anxious senior cat calmed by the team's presence during tail amputation surgery. The clinic is clean, parking is plentiful, and prices are reasonable for the care given.

Two serious issues emerge from recent visits. One new client was charged twice for annual exams within two weeks and given only partial refund despite error. Another long-term client felt her dog's serious bleeding was dismissed as normal over multiple phone calls, leading to a three-day emergency hospitalization; she later felt brushed off when seeking vetting advice without an office visit. These incidents suggest occasional gaps in record-keeping and responsiveness when calls come outside scheduled appointments.

Recent shift: One recent negative (2 months ago) detailed misdiagnosis and poor phone support leading to emergency hospitalization, and a very recent negative (6 days ago) flagged billing errors on a new-client visit. Both complaints cite gaps in communication and accuracy that merit caution despite the overwhelmingly positive trend.

Praised for

caring and compassionate staff
skilled, knowledgeable vets
flexible scheduling and same-day care
thorough exams and follow-up
gentle handling of anxious or sick pets

Watch-outs

unclear billing and double-charging for exams
phone staff dismissive of urgent symptoms
poor follow-up after emergencies
limited communication with vets

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Best for: Pet owners seeking compassionate, flexible care and willing to discuss treatment options with staff.

Think twice if: Verify billing upfront and call early if you suspect a serious illness; do not rely solely on phone triage from front desk staff.

Strengths

accommodates emergencies and same-day appointments
strong reputation for compassionate handling of anxious and post-surgical pets
senior staff with long tenure (clients since 1994)
reasonable pricing relative to care quality

Worth knowing

Named vets: Dr. Cole, Dr. Gao, Dr. Lipkin, Dr. Trainor, Dr. Maybanks, Dr. Kuball, vet tech Ezra
Dental cleaning and oral surgery performed in-house
Post-operative follow-up calls made by staff
Surgery scheduled within 4 days; medicated same-day on arrival
Clinic has separate cat hospital location next door
Clients served continuously since 1994, including 20 service dogs raised by one family
Clean facility with plentiful parking, eastbound access via Colorado Blvd

What reviews say by service

General & Wellness Veterinary Care: Thorough exams, skilled vets explain treatment clearly, but verify billing before leaving to avoid double-charging.
Emergency & Urgent Care Vet: Same-day urgent visits accommodated; staff responsive during acute visits but limited phone support for advice outside scheduled appointments.
Veterinary Dentistry: In-house cleaning and tooth extraction; staff compassionate during surgery, post-op updates provided by phone and text.
Exotic & Avian Veterinary Care: No review evidence specific to exotic or avian care.
Low-Cost & Affordable Vet Clinics: Prices described as reasonable and not a shock factor by multiple reviewers; new-client discount offered.

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 93% 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

918

Common questions

Can I get a same-day or emergency appointment?: Yes. Reviewers report being seen right at appointment time with minimal wait, and emergency visits are accommodated. The clinic is open 7 days a week.
Is there a discount for new clients?: Their website lists $25 OFF the first exam for new clients.
Do you do dental work?: Yes. Dental cleaning and tooth extraction are performed in-house. One reviewer had her cat's tooth extraction done and received post-operative updates by phone and text.

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