Can I get a same-day appointment for an urgent visit?

Yes. One reviewer brought their cat in for urgent care and was seen right away; another was seen within an hour from Aurora.

Do they explain what they find without pushing extra costs?

Multiple reviewers confirm clear explanations and fair pricing. One said they never felt pressured into unnecessary treatments.

How do they handle pets with anxiety or bad behavior at the vet?

Several reviewers noted staff were patient and understanding with anxious or reactive animals, even helping pets 'feel right at home' instead of stressed.

GoodVets Highlands

Updated 2026-07-08 · 946 reviewed · 172 listed · Scored from 54 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.5(54) 78 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified

General & Wellness Veterinary CareVeterinary DentistryEmergency & Urgent Care VetExotic & Avian Veterinary Care

Services: General & Wellness Veterinary Care, Veterinary Dentistry, Emergency & Urgent Care Vet
Reviews: 54

What recent reviews say

GoodVets wins trust by listening carefully and explaining what they find, without pushing unnecessary treatments. Staff calm anxious animals and turn vet visits into low-stress experiences, with same-day or one-hour appointments when needed.

Dr. Devin and the tech team keep things thorough but focused. Follow-up calls happen without asking. The main edge: reviewers feel heard and respected, which matters most for pets with behavior or health anxiety.

Praised for

caring and kind staff
good with anxious pets
thorough and communicative vets
fast appointment availability
fair pricing and no upselling

Watch-outs

inconsistent exam thoroughness
high heartworm test pricing
failure to follow specific pet care instructions

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Best for: Pet owners with anxious or reactive animals who value clear communication and unhurried care.

Think twice if: Some reviewers report brief exams or missed checks on dogs with past surgery; ask about follow-up visit length when booking.

Strengths

same-day or one-hour emergency availability
staff skilled at handling anxious and reactive pets
detailed explanations without pressure to upsell
next-day follow-up calls after treatment

Worth knowing

Dr. Devin provides detailed health explanations
Tech Lizz mentioned by name for strong support
Same-day or one-hour emergency slots documented
Next-day post-care phone calls confirmed
Helped client enroll in pet insurance at appointment

What reviews say by service

General & Wellness Veterinary Care: Routine exams and wellness visits praised for thoroughness and care; one complaint about rushed exam on dog with surgical history.
Emergency & Urgent Care Vet: Same-day urgent care with quick turnaround and next-day follow-up calls; one reviewer saw their cat treated same day with post-care check-in.
Veterinary Dentistry: One reviewer reports reluctance to follow pet-specific instructions on nail trim, causing mobility issues for elderly cat.
Exotic & Avian Veterinary Care: No specific review evidence provided.

How it compares

Rated 4.5 against a 4.6 average across the 115 veterinary dentistry businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 26% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method

Star rating 69

Review volume 76

Review recency 100

Review sentiment 67

Profile completeness 100

Verification 30

Rating breakdown

Common questions

Can I get a same-day appointment for an urgent visit?: Yes. One reviewer brought their cat in for urgent care and was seen right away; another was seen within an hour from Aurora.
Do they explain what they find without pushing extra costs?: Multiple reviewers confirm clear explanations and fair pricing. One said they never felt pressured into unnecessary treatments.
How do they handle pets with anxiety or bad behavior at the vet?: Several reviewers noted staff were patient and understanding with anxious or reactive animals, even helping pets 'feel right at home' instead of stressed.

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