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West Denver Veterinary Hospital & Wellness

Updated 2026-07-05 · 1,188 reviewed · 179 listed · Scored from 434 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(434) 85 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
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West Denver Veterinary Hospital & Wellness
Services
General Veterinary Care, Veterinary Surgery, Emergency & Urgent Care
Reviews
434

What recent reviews say

Staff earn consistent praise for patience, clear explanations, and Fear Free handling that keeps anxious animals calm. Dr. Tim, Dr. Bills, and Dr. Jennifer Menning are named as exceptional. Receptionist Ashley and tech Alesandra stand out for kindness and responsiveness. Concerns centre on quoted prices claimed to exceed nearby clinics by hundreds of dollars, and one defensiveness over a pricing complaint.

Praised for
  • knowledgeable and understanding staff
  • Fear Free training and gentle handling
  • clear communication and explanation
  • caring bedside manner and patience
  • availability and quick care
  • large modern facility with private waiting areas
Watch-outs
  • pricing quoted verbally higher than competitors
  • poor handling of pricing dispute and customer feedback
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Best for: Owners of anxious or fearful pets, and those with multiple animal species.
Think twice if: Ask for written quotes on vaccines and routine tests before booking; pricing claims suggest costs may run higher than competing Wheat Ridge clinics.

Strengths

  • Fear Free certified staff training reduces animal stress
  • private waiting areas and modern facility design
  • availability for same-day urgent cases
  • named vets (Dr. Tim, Dr. Bills, Dr. Jennifer Menning) with loyal followings

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Tim followed by clients for 8+ years; now practices here
  • Dr. Bills and Dr. Jennifer Menning specifically named in recent reviews
  • Ashley (front desk) praised for crisis support and problem-solving
  • Tech Alesandra noted for professionalism
  • Fear Free certified staff modality mentioned
  • Private waiting areas for each client
  • One complaint: client quoted ~$1,000 for vaccines and heartworm test; same services quoted at $180 at next-closest Wheat Ridge clinic
  • Manager called reviewer to dispute pricing claim rather than acknowledge concern

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Routine vaccines and annual exams praised for clear explanation and gentle handling; pricing complaints suggest costs may exceed local competitors.
Emergency & Urgent Care
Availability within hours for vomiting blood and vaccine reaction; staff calm and thorough under stress.
Exotic & Avian Care
One reviewer with reptiles reports excellent care for mixed-species household.
Large Animal & Equine
Giant breed dogs (Irish Wolfhounds) handled with knowledge and care.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.6 average across the 167 general veterinary care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 66% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 73
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 72
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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7
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23

Common questions

Do you offer same-day urgent care?
Yes, reviewers report availability within a few hours for emergency cases like vomiting blood and vaccine reactions.
How much do vaccinations and heartworm tests cost?
One reviewer reports being quoted close to $1,000 for basic vaccinations and a heartworm test, though another clinic quoted $180 for the same services. Call for a written quote before booking.
Can you handle exotic pets like reptiles?
Reviewers mention successful care for reptiles as part of mixed-species households.

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Last updated 2026-07-05