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Veterinary Emergency Care Lowry

Updated 2026-07-05 · 1,188 reviewed · 179 listed · Scored from 26 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.5(26) 71 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
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Veterinary Emergency Care Lowry
Services
Emergency & Urgent Care, Veterinary Surgery, General Veterinary Care
Reviews
26

What recent reviews say

Patients consistently report fast triage, thorough diagnostics, and staff who explain findings and costs upfront. Dr. Pearlman and most of the team earn specific praise for attentiveness and bedside manner.

However, one negative review detailed a vet's stated dislike of cats, poor injection technique causing an animal to cry out, and billing confusion from the front desk. The clinic is 24-hour, serves the greater Denver area, and handles everything from routine care to complex surgeries and specialty diagnostics.

Praised for
  • no wait times
  • thorough exams and diagnosis
  • gentle and compassionate care
  • clear communication about costs and results
  • professional and knowledgeable staff
Watch-outs
  • one vet showed disrespect to cats and rough injection technique
  • billing confusion and lack of transparency
  • inconsistent staff performance
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Best for: Pet owners needing after-hours emergency care or specialty diagnostics without a long wait.
Think twice if: Staff consistency and bedside manner vary; one review reported a vet's disrespect toward animals and rough injection technique that alarmed the patient.

Strengths

  • 24-hour emergency availability
  • no wait times reported
  • board-certified specialists on staff
  • thorough diagnostic imaging and testing
  • transparent communication about treatment and costs

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Pearlman named as thorough and compassionate
  • 24-hour operation with overnight boarding
  • porcupine quill removal and foreign object ingestion managed without surgery
  • EKG and blood work available on-site
  • staff noted for detail in discharge instructions and ongoing updates during treatment

What reviews say by service

Emergency & Urgent Care
Fast triage and no wait times consistently praised; 24-hour availability and skilled handling of acute injuries.
General Veterinary Care
Thorough exams and quick diagnosis, but one review raised concern about a vet's handling of routine injections.
Veterinary Surgery
Managed complex cases such as foreign body ingestion and paw injuries without unnecessary surgery.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.5 against a 4.58 average across the 101 emergency & urgent care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 21% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 70
Review volume 62
Review recency 87
Review sentiment 67
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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21
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1
3
1
2
1
1
2

Common questions

Is Veterinary Emergency Care Lowry open 24 hours?
Yes, they are open 24 hours and can accommodate after-hours emergencies including overnight stays.
Do I need to wait a long time for an appointment?
No; multiple reviews report no wait times and prompt triage when they arrived.
What happens if I bring my pet in with a foreign object or injury?
They perform on-site diagnostics and imaging to assess the situation. One review describes a porcupine quill removal and another a foreign object case where surgery was avoided with proper treatment.

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Last updated 2026-07-05