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Animal Urgent Care

Updated 2026-07-09 · 1,245 reviewed · 181 listed · Scored from 1,981 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(1981) 83 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
General Veterinary CareEmergency & Urgent CareExotic & Avian CareLarge Animal & Equine
Animal Urgent Care
Services
General Veterinary Care, Emergency & Urgent Care, Exotic & Avian Care
Reviews
1981

What recent reviews say

Reviewers trust Animal Urgent Care for after-hours emergencies and complex cases, reliably guided through scary situations by staff who explain options without judgment. The clinic excels at triage and surgical intervention, though waits can stretch long and bills run steep.

Patients report strong follow-up communication (calls, overnight check-ins honored) and willingness to waive charges when tests prove unnecessary. One critical complaint flags delayed procedures blamed on understaffing and lack of mid-shift handoff notification, leading to a $3200 net loss and referral elsewhere, suggesting consistency issues under heavy load.

Praised for
  • compassionate, clear care during emergencies
  • knowledgeable staff and vets
  • strong communication and updates
  • handles surgical emergencies well
Watch-outs
  • long wait times
  • delayed procedures and poor shift communication
  • high costs for some treatments
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Best for: Pet owners needing after-hours emergency care who prioritize communication and are prepared for premium pricing.
Think twice if: Avoid if you cannot tolerate long waits or expect consistent procedure timing under staff shortages.

Strengths

  • 24/7 emergency triage and surgical intervention
  • compassionate end-of-life care and coordination
  • transparent communication through treatment
  • waives charges when initial findings clear

Worth knowing

  • Yvonne G. named as exceptional technician
  • Performs amputations and emergency surgical procedures on-site
  • Coordinates with referral hospitals (Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital)
  • Staff answer overnight check-in calls
  • Waives charges when diagnostic results are normal

What reviews say by service

Emergency & Urgent Care
Staff recognized life-threatening cases, triaged immediately to X-ray and surgical prep, coordinated transfer to specialist.
Surgery & Specialty Care
Performs emergency surgery including amputation and deobstipation; one case involved delayed procedure blamed on understaffing.
General Veterinary Care
Walk-in clinic handles minor injuries (torn dew claw) with timely tech evaluation in waiting area.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.59 average across the 167 general veterinary care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 99% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 73
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 64
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
1715
4
95
3
30
2
24
1
117

Common questions

Do you offer walk-in care, or is it emergency-only?
The clinic functions as an urgent care, accepting walk-ins for non-life-threatening issues like minor injuries alongside emergency cases.
Will you keep me updated if my pet stays overnight?
Yes. Reviewers report overnight calls answered by staff and day-of updates on treatment progress and discharge timing.
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Last updated 2026-07-09