Do they offer same-day appointments or urgent diagnostics?

Yes. A reviewer reported being worked in immediately when urgency was communicated, with same-day abdominal ultrasound. Hours posted show 7-day operation.

How do they handle reactive or anxious animals?

Staff take time to build trust at the animal's pace rather than forcing interaction. Dr. Converse is noted for calm, patient approaches with reactive dogs.

What happens if my pet needs surgery?

They perform surgery on site. One reviewer's dog had unexpected obstruction discovered and handled during routine spay, with thorough post-op phone consultation provided.

Advanced Veterinary Care of Greenwood Village

Updated 2026-07-05 · 1,188 reviewed · 179 listed · Scored from 191 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.9(191) 88 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified

General Veterinary CareVeterinary SurgeryExotic & Avian CareVeterinary DentistryLarge Animal & EquineHolistic & Alternative Medicine

Advanced Veterinary Care of Greenwood Village

Services: General Veterinary Care, Veterinary Surgery, Exotic & Avian Care
Reviews: 191

What recent reviews say

Reviewers consistently praise the veterinarians, especially Dr. Converse and Dr. Jaynes, for their attentiveness, thorough diagnostics, and genuine compassion toward both animals and owners. Staff make nervous or reactive pets feel safe, explain findings clearly, and coordinate care without unnecessary delays. Multiple owners say they feel listened to and informed, not over-treated.

The clinic handles routine care, surgery, and complex diagnostics well. Two one-star reviews cite inconsistent front desk responses and frustration with scheduling policies, including a claim that staff contradicted each other and the website's emergency availability claim. These stand apart from the broader pattern of praise.

Praised for

compassionate, patient care with nervous animals
Dr. Converse and Dr. Jaynes attentive and thorough
strong communication and clear explanations
genuinely cares about pets and families
responsive scheduling and same-day diagnostics

Watch-outs

inconsistent front desk responsiveness and communication
defensive responses to criticism from ownership
staffing disconnects on scheduling and policy

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Best for: Pet owners with complex or anxious animals who value detailed explanations and gentle handling.

Think twice if: Front desk inconsistency and responsiveness to follow-up calls or messages has frustrated some callers; verify current scheduling policies before first visit.

Strengths

Attentive veterinarians who spend time with anxious or reactive pets
Same-day diagnostics and ultrasound availability
Clear, honest communication about diagnoses and options
Affordable pricing relative to expertise and scope

Worth knowing

Dr. Converse and Dr. Jaynes named repeatedly for attentive care
Discovered foreign body obstruction during routine spay that could have become serious
Staff remember pets by name and treat them like family
Canine rehabilitation and physical therapy offered
One reviewer noted affordable pricing; another praised it as competitive given the level of care

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care: Praised for listening to owner concerns and avoiding unnecessary tests; strong routine care.
Veterinary Surgery: Thorough pre- and post-operative communication; one owner reported unexpected discovery of serious issue during routine procedure.
Veterinary Dentistry: Service listed on website; no specific review evidence.
Exotic & Avian Care: Service listed on website; no specific review evidence.
Large Animal & Equine: Service listed on website; no specific review evidence.

How it compares

Rated 4.9 against a 4.6 average across the 167 general veterinary care businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 46% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method

Star rating 91

Review volume 99

Review recency 100

Review sentiment 67

Profile completeness 100

Verification 30

Rating breakdown

184

Common questions

Do they offer same-day appointments or urgent diagnostics?: Yes. A reviewer reported being worked in immediately when urgency was communicated, with same-day abdominal ultrasound. Hours posted show 7-day operation.
How do they handle reactive or anxious animals?: Staff take time to build trust at the animal's pace rather than forcing interaction. Dr. Converse is noted for calm, patient approaches with reactive dogs.
What happens if my pet needs surgery?: They perform surgery on site. One reviewer's dog had unexpected obstruction discovered and handled during routine spay, with thorough post-op phone consultation provided.

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