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Cherrelyn Animal Hospital

Updated 2026-07-05 · 1,188 reviewed · 179 listed · Scored from 512 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.4(512) 80 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
Large Animal & EquineVeterinary SurgeryGeneral Veterinary CareEmergency & Urgent CareExotic & Avian CareVeterinary DentistryHolistic & Alternative Medicine
Cherrelyn Animal Hospital
Services
Large Animal & Equine, Veterinary Surgery, General Veterinary Care
Reviews
512

What recent reviews say

Most people find Cherrelyn genuinely attentive to their animals and comfortable with the staff. Appointments come within days, vets listen and explain, and they excel with nervous or large dogs. The clinic's long history shows.

A troubling minority report inadequate guidance after complex surgery and refusal to acknowledge complications. One family lost their dog to post-operative bleeding after being sent home with minimal instructions. Seek explicit aftercare protocols before major procedures.

Praised for
  • compassionate and caring staff
  • friendly and patient with anxious/reactive animals
  • thorough veterinary care
  • quick appointment availability
  • experienced doctors
Watch-outs
  • poor post-operative communication and aftercare
  • dismissive of serious warning signs
  • inadequate monitoring after major surgery
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Best for: Owners of nervous, reactive, or large-breed dogs needing routine or urgent care
Think twice if: Bringing your pet in for major surgery: clarify overnight monitoring options and detailed aftercare instructions before the procedure.

Strengths

  • fast appointment booking (days, not weeks)
  • staff known for patience with anxious or reactive animals
  • senior doctors with deep local presence
  • same-day urgent care available

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Jerry and Dr. Waznik named as treating veterinarians
  • same-day urgent appointments confirmed by reviewers
  • staff noted for handling large Bernese Mountain Dogs and reactive dogs without stress
  • business claims over 65 years operating history

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Staff calm nervous animals and perform thorough exams; routine care well-regarded.
Emergency & Urgent Care
Same-day urgent visits available and praised for quick response.
Veterinary Surgery
One serious complaint about insufficient post-operative monitoring and communication after liver lobectomy resulted in patient death.
Large Animal & Equine
Handlers praised for patience and skill with large Bernese Mountain Dogs and reactive dogs.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.4 against a 4.6 average across the 167 large animal & equine businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 74% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 61
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 67
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
409
4
32
3
13
2
7
1
51

Common questions

How soon can I get an appointment?
Usually within a few days according to recent reviewers.
Are they good with anxious or large dogs?
Yes. Multiple reviews highlight staff skill with nervous animals and large breeds like Bernese Mountain Dogs and boxers.
What areas do they serve?
Their website lists Englewood, Centennial, Littleton, and Denver; they offer home visits as well.
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Last updated 2026-07-05