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5280 Veterinary Care

Updated 2026-07-09 · 1,245 reviewed · 181 listed · Scored from 639 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.7(639) 83 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified Publishes prices
General Veterinary CareSurgery & Specialty CareDental CareExotic & Avian CareLarge Animal & Equine
5280 Veterinary Care
Services
General Veterinary Care, Surgery & Specialty Care, Dental Care
Reviews
639

What recent reviews say

Most reviewers describe a trusted clinic with compassionate, knowledgeable staff who take time to explain care options and handle anxious pets gently. Dr. Leach is frequently named for her attentiveness. One critical review documents a missed cancer diagnosis treated instead as a dental problem, with poor communication when the error was reported and the pet later died.

Praised for
  • compassionate and knowledgeable staff
  • clear communication and explanations
  • friendly front desk and welcoming environment
  • Dr. Leach specifically praised for care and patience
  • clean facility
  • handles anxious and nervous pets well
Watch-outs
  • missed serious diagnosis (cancer misidentified as dental issue)
  • unwilling to acknowledge error or apologize
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Best for: Pet owners seeking a calm, relationship-focused clinic where staff explain care options thoroughly.
Think twice if: One serious case involved a missed cancer diagnosis treated as a dental issue, with staff unresponsive to the owner's report of the error.

Strengths

  • Staff consistently patient and compassionate
  • Dr. Leach named repeatedly for knowledge and care
  • Clean, calm environment
  • Takes time to educate clients on options

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Leach named in multiple reviews for knowledge, patience, and attentiveness
  • Handled complex cases including mast cell tumor diagnosis and multiple mass removals
  • Fast appointment scheduling (same-day for urgent cases)
  • Bloodwork results returned quickly
  • Clean facility explicitly noted by multiple reviewers

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Routine wellness care and preventative care praised for attentive, thorough approach
Dental Care
Dental services mentioned positively in most reviews; one case involved misdiagnosis of dental issue masking cancer
Surgery & Specialty Care
Multiple mass removals and mast cell tumor cases handled; recovery outcomes noted as good

How it compares

  • Rated 4.7 against a 4.59 average across the 167 general veterinary care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 79% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 80
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 59
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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569
4
15
3
4
2
8
1
43

Common questions

How much is a first appointment?
New client first exam is $39.
Can they fit urgent appointments quickly?
One reviewer's pet was scheduled the same day when called with concerns about shaking and injury.
What areas do they serve?
Their website lists North Denver, Downtown, Whittier, River North, Five Points, and surrounding areas.

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Last updated 2026-07-09