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Valley Veterinary Hospital Denver

Updated 2026-07-05 · 1,188 reviewed · 179 listed · Scored from 329 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(329) 87 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
General Veterinary CareLarge Animal & EquineVeterinary SurgeryEmergency & Urgent CareExotic & Avian CareVeterinary DentistryHolistic & Alternative Medicine
Valley Veterinary Hospital Denver
Services
General Veterinary Care, Large Animal & Equine, Veterinary Surgery
Reviews
329

What recent reviews say

Patients drive long distances to trust Dr. Summar and staff with dogs, cats, snakes, and small exotics. Most praise their honesty, kindness, and pricing (often 50% lower than other vets), and consistently highlight compassion during surgery and end-of-life care.

Two serious complaints about past misdiagnosis and a restrictive new-patient policy cloud an otherwise stellar record. The practice appears to limit new-patient intake unless procedures requiring anesthesia are needed, which has frustrated some seeking routine care.

Praised for
  • compassionate, patient staff
  • Dr. Summar knowledgeable and honest
  • fair pricing, lower than competitors
  • handles exotics skillfully
  • surgery expertise, transparent communication
Watch-outs
  • past misdiagnosis led to death
  • does not accept new patients consistently
  • unclear new-patient admission policy
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Best for: Dog and cat owners within 30 miles willing to drive; exotic pet owners seeking affordable care.
Think twice if: New patient acceptance is inconsistent; practice has a restrictive policy unless your pet needs anesthesia-based procedures.

Strengths

  • Dr. Summar skilled in exotic and small-animal care
  • pricing 50% lower than competing vets
  • willing to advise by email between visits
  • surgical expertise; avoids unnecessary tests

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Summar named consistently as knowledgeable and compassionate
  • dental cleaning priced under $400 (one patient quoted $1500 elsewhere)
  • rabbit spay described as affordable
  • dental surgery on senior dog included removal of fatty lump previous 12-year vet would not address
  • staff provide email advice outside appointments
  • in-house lab and digital radiography available

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Patients praise Dr. Summar's honesty and care, but one serious complaint about missed diagnosis in elderly dog.
Veterinary Surgery
Strong praise for dental and soft-tissue surgery transparency; willingness to address issues other vets decline.
Veterinary Dentistry
Dental work priced significantly below market; described as gentle and comprehensive.
Exotic & Avian Care
Consistently praised for knowledgeable exotic care with bunny, guinea pig, and snake examples.
Emergency & Urgent Care
One review mentions emergency growth removal under tongue with immediate surgery.
Large Animal & Equine
No review evidence.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.6 average across the 167 general veterinary care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 58% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 86
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 67
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Do they accept new patients?
New patient acceptance is inconsistent. Practice limits intake, and one reviewer was told they only accept new patients if the pet needs a procedure requiring anesthesia. Contact directly to inquire.
How much does a dental cleaning cost?
One patient paid under $400 for dental cleaning with no removals or bloodwork; other vets in the area quoted $1500 for the same service.
Does Dr. Summar treat exotic pets?
Yes. Reviews mention care for rabbits, guinea pigs, and snakes. Patients describe him as knowledgeable with small exotics.
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Last updated 2026-07-05