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GoodVets South Denver

Updated 2026-07-05 · 1,188 reviewed · 179 listed · Scored from 85 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.5(85) 80 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
Veterinary DentistryGeneral Veterinary CareVeterinary SurgeryEmergency & Urgent CareExotic & Avian CareLarge Animal & EquineHolistic & Alternative Medicine
GoodVets South Denver
Services
Veterinary Dentistry, General Veterinary Care, Veterinary Surgery
Reviews
85

What recent reviews say

Staff earn consistent praise for patience with nervous pets and genuine care that makes stressful visits feel manageable. Dr. Morgan appears frequently by name as exceptionally kind and thorough. Concerns center on murky pricing: one customer paid $400 for blood work taken without explicit consent, another felt a $68 care plan offered minimal value. Most reviewers see costs as fair relative to the service quality, but transparency issues and surprise charges have left a few customers frustrated.

Recent shift: A shift toward clearer pricing expectations appears starting around 4 months ago, with one customer citing confusion over care plan scope and another reporting consent and communication failures. Earlier reviews (recent) emphasize quality and value; later ones surface cost and transparency concerns.

Praised for
  • compassionate and caring staff
  • knowledgeable vets who explain clearly
  • gentle handling of anxious animals
  • emergency availability including weekends
  • follow-up care and check-ins
  • friendly front desk and welcoming atmosphere
Watch-outs
  • unclear pricing and care plan value
  • lack of consent for blood work
  • poor communication about costs before services
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Best for: Pet owners who prioritize gentle, caring staff and clear explanations over the lowest price.
Think twice if: Ask about total costs upfront; one customer faced a surprise $400 blood test charge and was misled on medication pricing.

Strengths

  • Dr. Morgan cited by name for exceptional compassion and clarity
  • Emergency and same-day appointments available
  • Post-visit follow-up calls from the clinic
  • Handles anxious and fearful animals with patience

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Morgan named multiple times for compassionate care and clear communication
  • Clinic offers complimentary drinks and snacks
  • Staff accommodated fearful dog by allowing owner in exam room during procedure
  • Provided same-day Saturday emergency appointment for injured dog
  • Called next day to check on patient after treatment
  • Care plan offered: $68 with 5% discount on services and included vaccinations

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Praised for patient exam, clear explanation, and compassionate handling during routine visits and health concerns.
Emergency & Urgent Care
Available Saturday for injured dog; handled fearful animal with patience and completed additional services (exam, shots, nail trim) during sedated procedure.
Veterinary Dentistry
Included nail trimming during emergency visit, though no dedicated dental service mentioned in reviews.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.5 against a 4.6 average across the 167 veterinary dentistry businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 35% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 68
Review volume 84
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 69
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Are you open on weekends?
Yes. At least one customer brought a dog in on a Saturday for emergency care and was seen the same day.
What is the $68 care plan?
According to one review, it offers a 5% discount on services and includes vaccinations, but most procedures still require out-of-pocket payment.
Will you explain my pet's condition clearly?
Multiple reviewers praised Dr. Morgan and other staff for explaining diagnoses, treatment options, and costs in understandable language without talking down to owners.

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Last updated 2026-07-05