Veterinarians in South Denver: ranked picks
South Denver has a deep bench of veterinary practices, and the ones that rise to the top share a common thread: patience with nervous animals, straight talk about costs, and vets who take the time to actually explain what's going on. The rankings below come from a methodology that weighs rating, review volume, recency, and the sentiment behind what people actually wrote, not just star counts.
This stretch covers clinics serving Wash Park, Platt Park, University, and the neighborhoods along Colorado Blvd and Broadway, with options ranging from long-established family practices to newer multi-location groups.
11 businesses, scored on rating, review volume, recency, sentiment and listing completeness. How we score › · View on map ›
At a glance
| # | Business | Score | Rating | From | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wellshire Animal Hospital | 93 | 4.9 (351) | — | Anxious pets, tricky diagnoses |
| 2 | Park Animal Hospital and Wellness Center | 89 | 4.7 (495) | — | Aging dogs, honest advice |
| 3 | Denver Animal Hospital | 89 | 4.7 (281) | — | Long-term care, fearful animals |
| 4 | PetVet365 Pet Hospital Denver / University | 89 | 5 (57) | — | Fear Free certified care |
| 5 | Pets On Broadway Animal Hospital | 87 | 4.6 (464) | — | Budget-conscious owners, hospice care |
| 6 | Brentwood Animal Hospital | 85 | 4.7 (166) | — | Established general practice |
| 7 | The Neighborhood Vets | 84 | 4.6 (136) | — | dental veterinary |
| 8 | GoodVets South Denver | 80 | 4.5 (85) | — | Weekend or emergency visits |
| 9 | WellHaven Pet Health Colorado Blvd | 79 | 4.6 (191) | — | Seven-day-a-week availability |
| 10 | Veterinary Emergency Care Wash Park | 69 | 4.2 (52) | — | emergency urgent vet |
| 11 | Platt Park Veterinary Hospital | 68 | 5 (4) | — | dental veterinary |
Ranked picks
Wellshire Animal Hospital
score 93/100Vets here catch early-stage issues others miss and staff remember pets by name years later, backed by a 4.9 rating across 351 reviews.
Park Animal Hospital and Wellness Center
score 89/100Dr. Chris Spears and the team are praised for skipping unnecessary prescriptions and handling end-of-life moments with real compassion.
Denver Animal Hospital
score 89/100Reviewers describe 20-year relationships and doctors who take time with nervous pets, plus strong hospice and cancer-care support.
PetVet365 Pet Hospital Denver / University
score 89/100Every one of its 57 Google reviews is five stars, though limited review text means less detail to go on.
Pets On Broadway Animal Hospital
score 87/100Nearly 90% five-star reviews and vets who prioritize animal wellbeing over costly procedures make this a trusted South Denver pick.
Brentwood Animal Hospital
score 85/100A 4.7 rating over 166 reviews and in-house diagnostics point to a solid, broad-service option.
The Neighborhood Vets
score 84/100The practice delivers consistent, attentive care grounded in individual animal needs.
GoodVets South Denver
score 80/100Dr. Morgan gets called out repeatedly for kindness and clarity, though a few reviewers flagged unclear pricing on add-on services.
WellHaven Pet Health Colorado Blvd
score 79/100Open every day with a stated range from routine exams to emergency care, holding a steady 4.6 rating over 191 reviews.
Veterinary Emergency Care Wash Park
score 69/100Most reviewers describe arriving at an urgent moment-allergic reactions, injuries, after-hours illness-and finding staff who triaged immediately, handled frightened pets gently, and explained what they were doing.
Platt Park Veterinary Hospital
score 68/100Four recent five-star reviews centre on Dr.