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VIDA Veterinary Care - Denver

Updated 2026-07-05 · 1,188 reviewed · 179 listed · Scored from 921 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.3(921) 79 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
Exotic & Avian CareGeneral Veterinary CareVeterinary DentistryLarge Animal & EquineVeterinary SurgeryHolistic & Alternative MedicineEmergency & Urgent Care
VIDA Veterinary Care - Denver
Services
Exotic & Avian Care, General Veterinary Care, Veterinary Dentistry
Reviews
921

What recent reviews say

Staff genuinely bond with animals and owners alike, with most reviewers praising calm handling, fast diagnostics, and follow-up calls. Pricing sits well below market for exams and procedures. A long-term loyalist switched vets after encountering a new doctor who ordered unnecessary tests and made a serious misdiagnosis, highlighting inconsistency despite the clinic's strong track record.

Praised for
  • compassionate, patient staff
  • knowledgeable vets with solid diagnostics
  • quick appointments and fast lab results
  • reasonable pricing
  • weekend and early-morning hours
  • follow-up care and communication
Watch-outs
  • inconsistent vet assignments
  • occasional misdiagnosis and unnecessary testing
  • expensive procedures without clear justification
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Best for: Owners of dogs, cats, and small exotics who need flexible hours and affordable routine care plus specialty services.
Think twice if: Veterinarian assignment matters to you; a few reviewers reported inconsistent vet encounters and at least one experienced misdiagnosis and over-testing from a newer provider.

Strengths

  • AAHA accredited with over 70 years in business
  • 7 AM to 7 PM daily hours, including weekends
  • in-house pharmacy and online ordering
  • serves small exotics including rabbits, guinea pigs, and reptiles

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Zappos cited for quick kidney stone diagnosis
  • Dr. Gelatt praised for personable approach and conservative treatment recommendations
  • Susan noted as exceptionally helpful front-desk staff
  • In-house pharmacy available with online ordering
  • Reptile care improved over years; staff now research-driven for exotics like bearded dragons
  • Annual heart-rate checks for long-term patients like reptiles mentioned positively

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Fast appointments, thorough nose-to-tail exams, and conservative treatment recommendations praised across routine visits.
Veterinary Surgery
Post-surgical follow-up calls and attentive monitoring during recovery strongly appreciated.
Exotic & Avian Care
Rabbits, guinea pigs, and reptiles handled with care; staff research-driven when formal specialists were unavailable.
Emergency & Urgent Care
Rapid intake and diagnostic turnaround for urgent issues like kidney stones and respiratory infections noted positively.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.3 against a 4.6 average across the 167 exotic & avian care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 90% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 54
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 69
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
720
4
48
3
18
2
20
1
115

Common questions

Are you open on weekends?
Yes, VIDA is open 7 AM to 7 PM daily, including weekends.
Can I get prescriptions filled on-site?
Yes, they have an in-house pharmacy with online ordering available.
Do you see exotic pets like rabbits and guinea pigs?
Yes, they care for rabbits, guinea pigs, dogs, cats, and reptiles including bearded dragons.
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Last updated 2026-07-05