Veterinarians near University Hills: ranked picks
University Hills sits close to several established Denver veterinary practices, from long-running general clinics to specialty referral centers. This list ranks them using our methodology, which weighs review sentiment, rating consistency, and volume rather than star rating alone.
Most options here are a short drive along University Boulevard or I-25, and several practices, including two VCA hospitals, operate seven days a week for residents who need weekend or early-morning appointments.
7 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 | Eye Specialists for Animals | 85 | 4.7 (308) | — | Eye conditions, surgery |
| 2 | VCA Southeast Area Animal Hospital | 82 | 4.5 (342) | — | Seven-day access, surgery |
| 3 | VIDA Veterinary Care - Denver | 79 | 4.3 (921) | — | Everyday care, exotics |
| 4 | K-9 Smiles | 73 | 4.6 (139) | — | General checkups |
| 5 | VCA Orchard Animal Hospital | 70 | 4.2 (76) | — | Nervous or rescue pets |
| 6 | Lancaster Veterinary Services | 61 | 4.8 (18) | — | Multi-modality therapy |
| 7 | Clarity Veterinary Surgical Center | 27 | — | — | Surgical and dental referrals |
Ranked picks
Eye Specialists for Animals
score 85/100A board-certified veterinary ophthalmology practice with a 4.7 rating and dedicated surgical facility for referral-level eye care.
VCA Southeast Area Animal Hospital
score 82/100A 4.5-star average across 342 reviews with soft tissue surgery and diabetes management among its core services.
VIDA Veterinary Care - Denver
score 79/100AAHA-accredited with 7am-7pm daily hours and consistently praised diagnostics and pricing, though vet assignment can be inconsistent.
K-9 Smiles
score 73/100A solid 4.6 rating over 139 reviews, though recent review detail is too thin for a confident read.
VCA Orchard Animal Hospital
score 70/100Named vets build strong personal loyalty, but reviewers flag serious gaps in urgent care access and follow-up communication.
Lancaster Veterinary Services
score 61/100An 4.8-star rating from a small review base and multiple therapy modalities on-site.
Clarity Veterinary Surgical Center
score 27/100A surgery-focused center offering dental care and mass removal, though it has no reviews yet to assess.