Do I need an appointment?

No. Western Animal operates first-come-first-served; walk in whenever needed. Many reviewers note this eliminates the hassle of booking but means waiting outside in your car.

How much does it cost?

Reviewers consistently describe pricing as affordable and fair; no specific prices are stated in reviews, but dental work is called reasonably priced compared to other Denver clinics.

How long will I wait?

Wait times vary and can be significant; you will wait in your car outside. Reviewers consider this acceptable for the care quality and walk-in convenience.

Western Animal Clinic

Updated 2026-07-08 · 946 reviewed · 172 listed · Scored from 513 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.7(513) 82 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified

Low-Cost & Affordable Vet ClinicsGeneral & Wellness Veterinary CareVeterinary DentistryEmergency & Urgent Care VetExotic & Avian Veterinary Care

Services: Low-Cost & Affordable Vet Clinics, General & Wellness Veterinary Care, Veterinary Dentistry
Reviews: 513

What recent reviews say

Dr. Shiarella and his staff deliver straightforward, affordable care without unnecessary treatment pressure. The walk-in model means no appointment hassles, but expect to wait outside in your car, sometimes in heat. Most reviewers call this a fair trade for years of honest, skilled veterinary work and compassionate bedside manner.

Praised for

honest, no-BS approach
affordable pricing
walk-in/first-come-first-served availability
skilled and compassionate staff
Dr. Shiarella's clinical acumen

Watch-outs

parking lot wait policy in heat with poor communication
long waits outside
phone staff rudeness over records requests

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Best for: Long-time pet owners comfortable with walk-in waits, seeking affordable care and honest, pressure-free treatment.

Think twice if: You cannot wait outside in your car or prefer indoor waiting in warm weather; phone communication about records can be abrupt.

Strengths

walk-in model with no appointment needed
no-pressure, honest diagnostic approach
reasonably priced dental work
Dr. Shiarella's clinical skill and bedside manner

Worth knowing

Dr. Shiarella named repeatedly as primary veterinarian
Stephanie noted for skilled blood draws with anxious pets
First-come-first-served walk-in model eliminates appointment pressure
Dental work praised for affordability and quality
Emergency euthanasia care described as deeply compassionate
Cyst removal and surgical orthopedic care documented

What reviews say by service

General & Wellness Veterinary Care: Straightforward diagnosis, no unnecessary tests; long-term patients report confidence in care quality and affordability.
Veterinary Dentistry: Reasonably priced dental work; one reviewer credits dental cleaning with discovering throat growth.
Low-Cost & Affordable Vet Clinics: Multiple reviewers cite fair, affordable pricing compared to other Denver clinics.
Emergency & Urgent Care Vet: Walk-in availability without emergency surcharge praised; compassionate euthanasia support noted.

How it compares

Rated 4.7 against a 4.6 average across the 115 veterinary dentistry businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 72% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method

Star rating 80

Review volume 100

Review recency 100

Review sentiment 67

Profile completeness 75

Verification 0

Rating breakdown

434

Common questions

Do I need an appointment?: No. Western Animal operates first-come-first-served; walk in whenever needed. Many reviewers note this eliminates the hassle of booking but means waiting outside in your car.
How much does it cost?: Reviewers consistently describe pricing as affordable and fair; no specific prices are stated in reviews, but dental work is called reasonably priced compared to other Denver clinics.
How long will I wait?: Wait times vary and can be significant; you will wait in your car outside. Reviewers consider this acceptable for the care quality and walk-in convenience.

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