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South Platte Veterinary Hospital

Updated 2026-07-08 · 946 reviewed · 172 listed · Scored from 225 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(225) 91 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
General & Wellness Veterinary Care
South Platte Veterinary Hospital
Service
General & Wellness Veterinary Care
Reviews
225

What recent reviews say

Reviewers consistently report feeling their animals receive partner-level care, not just veterinary service. Staff greet early arrivals, call with lab results on weekends, and search for affordable medications. Techs and doctors gain trust with nervous pets through patience and transparency about costs before service. This is especially notable for animals with vet anxiety and owners seeking second opinions on treatment options. The depth of explanation, same-day accommodations, and genuine emotional support during difficult diagnoses set this clinic apart from typical wellness visits.

Praised for
  • thorough and honest care
  • compassionate and patient staff
  • transparent and reasonable pricing
  • excellent handling of anxious or difficult animals
  • timely follow-up and communication
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Best for: owners of anxious or difficult animals seeking honest second opinions and transparent care planning

Strengths

  • second-opinion approach and realistic treatment plans
  • staff who actively reduce pet and owner anxiety
  • transparent pricing with medication cost-shopping
  • weekend availability with short-notice appointments

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Woods, Dr. Graf, Dr. Charlie, and Drake (technician) named for exceptional care
  • second-opinion service resulted in different diagnosis and successful recovery without unnecessary ACL surgery
  • follow-up calls next day after appointments
  • accommodates same-day and short-notice appointments
  • in-house laboratory for rapid diagnostics
  • staff bring tissues and water during emotional appointments

What reviews say by service

General & Wellness Veterinary Care
wellness exams, vaccinations, and tartar control consistently praised for thoroughness and reasonable cost
Veterinary Surgery & Orthopedics
minor emergency laceration care and second-opinion spay/neuter procedures handled with transparency and gentle technique

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.61 average across the 138 general & wellness veterinary care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 48% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 85
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Do you offer weekend or same-day appointments?
Yes. Reviewers mention Saturday availability and same-day accommodations even with short notice.
Will you provide a second opinion on treatment plans?
Yes. Multiple reviews describe detailed second-opinion consultations that resulted in alternative treatment plans and better outcomes.
How do you handle anxious or difficult pets?
Staff work at the animal's pace, gain trust through patience, and several reviewers report exams completed without muzzles or sedation on animals with vet anxiety histories.

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Last updated 2026-07-08