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Wellshire Animal Hospital

Updated 2026-07-05 · 1,188 reviewed · 179 listed · Scored from 351 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.9(351) 93 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified Publishes prices
Veterinary DentistryGeneral Veterinary CareVeterinary SurgeryHolistic & Alternative MedicineEmergency & Urgent CareExotic & Avian CareLarge Animal & Equine
Wellshire Animal Hospital
Services
Veterinary Dentistry, General Veterinary Care, Veterinary Surgery
Reviews
351

What recent reviews say

Reviewers consistently describe a clinic where vets dig deeper into problems, explain treatment plainly, and staff remember pets by name months later. Dr. Monica Watterud, Dr. Molly Cominsky, and front-desk staff like Maria earn repeated praise for moving beyond quick checkups to catch early-stage conditions, handle nervous or aggressive animals with calm confidence, and treat families as people rather than transactions.

Appointments run on time and the facility stays clean. Prices land in the reasonable range for surgical referrals and specialty diagnostics. The team's willingness to split vaccination costs for tight budgets and allow cats time alone in exam rooms signals a practice built around animal stress, not clinic efficiency.

Praised for
  • compassionate and patient with anxious animals
  • experienced vets who find issues others miss
  • thorough exams and clear explanations
  • friendly, welcoming staff
  • follow-up communication and aftercare
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Best for: Pet owners relocating to Denver, anxious or aggressive animals, senior dogs, new puppy families on tight budgets.

Strengths

  • Vets catch missed diagnoses and early-stage disease
  • Staff remember individual animals and owners over years
  • Calm, patient handling of anxious and aggressive pets
  • Transparent communication about costs and treatment plans

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Monica Watterud retained 10-year patient records and flagged a problem previous vet missed
  • Dr. Molly Cominsky praised for calm handling of stressed and aggressive dogs
  • Staff member Maria explained vaccine protocols and offered cost splits for new puppy families
  • Vet tech Liz educated new owners on senior pet care
  • Facility allows cats to wait in exam rooms before appointment to reduce stress
  • Early-stage cancer caught during routine exam

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Thorough exams catch issues previous vets missed; vets explain medication side effects and treatment plans in detail.
Veterinary Surgery
Early-stage cancer discovered and surgical referral handled with clear explanation of next steps.
Veterinary Dentistry
Staff praised for gentle care during nail trims and extractions, especially with nervous animals.
Exotic & Avian Care
No specific evidence in reviews.
Emergency & Urgent Care
No specific evidence in reviews.
Large Animal & Equine
No specific evidence in reviews.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.9 against a 4.6 average across the 167 veterinary dentistry businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 61% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 92
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

What's the cost of a first visit?
New client exams are $50.
Will the staff work with my anxious cat?
Yes. They allow cats to wait alone in exam rooms before the appointment to reduce stress, and staff are noted for patience with nervous and aggressive animals.
Can the staff work with my tight budget for puppies?
Front-desk staff will split up puppy vaccines by importance and discuss cost breakdowns if budget is a concern.
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Last updated 2026-07-05