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Animal Urgent Care

Updated 2026-07-05 · 1,188 reviewed · 179 listed · Scored from 1,979 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(1979) 83 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
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Animal Urgent Care
Services
Emergency & Urgent Care, General Veterinary Care, Veterinary Surgery
Reviews
1979

What recent reviews say

Reviewers consistently praise the staff's kindness during crises, particularly their clarity about options and emotional support when euthanasia is discussed. The clinic excels at rapid diagnostics, emergency surgery, and keeping owners informed; one case involved immediate X-rays that likely saved a dog's life.

A notable exception emerged when an overnight procedure for a kitten's constipation was delayed six hours past schedule and eventually not performed, with poor communication about the reason. Costs run high (one bill cited at $4500), and a few visits involved longer-than-desired waits, but most reviewers feel the urgent care value justifies the price.

Praised for
  • compassionate end-of-life care
  • staff communication and updates
  • knowledgeable diagnostics and surgery
  • kind and professional demeanor
  • fast emergency response
Watch-outs
  • delayed procedures during overnight shifts
  • long wait times
  • high costs with mixed reimbursement
  • poor inter-facility communication
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Best for: pet owners needing after-hours diagnostics and emergency surgery in the Denver area
Think twice if: overnight procedures may face delays during busy shifts; costs are substantial and reimbursement policies vary widely

Strengths

  • rapid diagnostic imaging (X-ray, ultrasound)
  • same-day emergency surgery capability
  • compassionate euthanasia and end-of-life support
  • walk-in urgent model

Worth knowing

  • Yvonne G praised as standout technician
  • staff perform amputations and emergency surgeries on-site
  • coordinate care transfers to Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital
  • non-emergency consultations may not be charged
  • one case involved $4500 bill with $1300 reimbursement

What reviews say by service

Emergency & Urgent Care
rapid diagnostics and surgical response; one kitten's overnight procedure was delayed six hours past schedule
Veterinary Surgery
staff perform amputations and emergency procedures; one case coordinated urgent transfer to Wheat Ridge for advanced surgery
General Veterinary Care
after-hours evaluation and care for various acute issues; no charge for non-emergency consultation that found no problem

How it compares

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.58 average across the 101 emergency & urgent care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 99% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 73
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 64
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
1713
4
95
3
30
2
24
1
117

Common questions

Is Animal Urgent Care open nights and weekends?
Yes, the Arvada location publishes seven days of opening hours, supporting walk-in emergency visits.
Do they perform surgery on-site?
Yes, they perform emergency surgical procedures including amputations and other urgent surgeries, and coordinate transfers to specialty hospitals like Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital when needed.
What if I call overnight to check on my pet?
Reviewers report staff answered and accommodated overnight welfare checks during hospitalizations.

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Last updated 2026-07-05