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Jefferson Animal Clinic

Updated 2026-07-08 · 946 reviewed · 172 listed · Scored from 551 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.7(551) 82 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
General & Wellness Veterinary Care
Jefferson Animal Clinic
Service
General & Wellness Veterinary Care
Reviews
551

What recent reviews say

Most reviewers praise the clinic for warm, knowledgeable staff and careful attention to their pets, with particular notes about follow-up calls and post-procedure instructions. However, a recent one-star review alleges a fatal medication dosing error, claiming the clinic miscalculated medication and the dog died shortly after treatment, raising serious safety concerns that deserve careful consideration.

Praised for
  • friendly and professional staff
  • knowledgeable veterinarians and technicians
  • thorough explanations and communication
  • attentive follow-up and patient care
Watch-outs
  • medication dosing error leading to patient death
  • inadequate initial diagnosis
compassionate-staffknowledgeable-staffcaring-bedside-mannerfriendly-front-deskfollow-up-care
Best for: Owners seeking familiar, caring long-term veterinary care with thorough explanations.
Think twice if: A recent report of fatal medication dosing warrants direct inquiry with the clinic before committing care for critical patients.

Strengths

  • Experienced staff with strong follow-up communication
  • Attentive handling of anxious and rescue animals
  • Long track record in the Arvada community

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Russ named in positive review
  • Clinic states history dating to 1967
  • Staff call owners during and after procedures with updates and written post-care instructions
  • Positive feedback on cat dental cleaning and allergic reaction treatment

What reviews say by service

General & Wellness Veterinary Care
Strong positive feedback on routine care and wellness, but undermined by serious allegation of medication error
Veterinary Dentistry
Praised for smooth tooth cleaning with thorough follow-up care
Emergency & Urgent Care Vet
Positive report on quick allergic reaction treatment; critical concern raised about acute care dosing

How it compares

  • Rated 4.7 against a 4.61 average across the 138 general & wellness veterinary care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 75% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 80
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 55
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
476
4
33
3
8
2
9
1
25

Common questions

Does Jefferson Animal Clinic open on weekends?
Yes, the clinic publishes opening hours for all seven days of the week.
What types of pets do they treat?
Their website lists services for dogs, cats, exotic pets, and small mammals, including wellness, diagnostics, surgery, and emergency care.
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Last updated 2026-07-08