Veterinarians in Washington Park: ranked picks
Washington Park pet owners have a short drive to some of Denver's strongest veterinary options, from board-certified specialists to neighborhood clinics that have handled the same families' pets for years. This list weighs rating, review volume, recency, and sentiment together (see our methodology) rather than star rating alone, so a well-loved general practice can rank above a bigger name with mixed reviews.
Most of these clinics sit within a short drive east or south of the park, along Hampden, Belleview, or the South Platte corridor, making them workable for both routine wellness visits and after-hours emergencies without crossing town.
13 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 | Mountain Star Veterinary Specialists | 95 | 5 (516) | — | Eye disease, specialist referrals |
| 2 | South Platte Veterinary Hospital | 91 | 4.8 (225) | — | Second opinions, honest budgeting |
| 3 | Hampden Family Pet Hospital | 89 | 4.8 (1169) | — | Long-term care, dental and end-of-life |
| 4 | UrgentVet | 82 | 4.6 (288) | — | Evening and weekend urgent visits |
| 5 | Cherrelyn Animal Hospital | 80 | 4.4 (512) | — | Established multi-service care |
| 6 | VRCC Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital (Cardiology) | 78 | 4.4 (42) | — | general veterinary |
| 7 | VRCC Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital (Radiation Oncology) | 78 | 4.8 (21) | — | Radiation oncology and specialty referral |
| 8 | Belleview Animal Clinic | 77 | 4.5 (198) | — | Exotic pets and reptiles |
| 9 | VRCC Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital | 71 | 4.2 (1517) | — | 24/7 emergency stabilization |
| 10 | Divine TLC Integrative Veterinary Services LLC | 57 | 5 (4) | — | holistic alternative vet |
| 11 | VRCC Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital (Medical Oncology) | 50 | 2 (1) | — | veterinary surgery |
| 12 | VRCC Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital (Surgery) | 33 | — | — | veterinary surgery |
| 13 | Donald S. Westfall, DVM | 33 | — | — | large animal equine vet |
Ranked picks
Mountain Star Veterinary Specialists
score 95/100Board-certified ophthalmologists and surgeons draw patients from across Denver for complex cases primary vets can miss.
South Platte Veterinary Hospital
score 91/100Reviewers say the vets here talk them out of unnecessary procedures and work with their budget instead of upselling.
Hampden Family Pet Hospital
score 89/100Two decades of loyalty built on gentle handling, clear cost talk, and dedicated acupuncture and dental services.
UrgentVet
score 82/100Fear Free certified staff move fast on same-day cases, though a few reviewers flagged surprise charges on x-rays and meds.
Cherrelyn Animal Hospital
score 80/100A 65-year-old hospital with a broad service range, though recent review detail is thin.
VRCC Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital (Cardiology)
score 78/100VRCC delivers specialized emergency and specialty care with genuinely caring veterinarians who take time to explain diagnoses and follow up with updates.
VRCC Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital (Radiation Oncology)
score 78/100High-rated for 24/7 specialist emergency and oncology work, though only a small pool of reviews backs it up.
Belleview Animal Clinic
score 77/100Dr. Mike's exotic care draws praise, but billing disputes and inconsistent follow-up pull down the overall score.
VRCC Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital
score 71/100Strong specialist care and quick stabilization come with real risk of steep pricing and communication gaps during a crisis.
Divine TLC Integrative Veterinary Services LLC
score 57/100Dr.
VRCC Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital (Medical Oncology)
score 50/100Review evidence is limited: only one Google review on record.
VRCC Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital (Surgery)
score 33/100Review evidence is limited; the facility lists 24/7 emergency and specialty services including surgery, cardiology, oncology, and critical care with board-certified specialists on staff.
Donald S. Westfall, DVM
score 33/100Review evidence is limited; no individual reviews are available for this business.