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Arvada Veterinary Hospital

Updated 2026-07-09 · 1,245 reviewed · 181 listed · Scored from 506 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(506) 88 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified Publishes prices
Surgery & Specialty CareDental CareGeneral Veterinary Care
Arvada Veterinary Hospital
Services
Surgery & Specialty Care, Dental Care, General Veterinary Care
Reviews
506

What recent reviews say

Dr. Todd Smith and his team earn consistent five-star praise for treating animals as individuals, never rushing appointments, and explaining diagnoses clearly. Staff comfort nervous pets on the floor; the clinic handles emergencies same-day and declines unnecessary tests, earning trust for end-of-life and urgent care alike.

Arvada Veterinary Hospital offers spay/neuter surgery, dental cleaning, orthopedic work, ultrasound, and digital radiology. They publish discounts on wellness bundles and first exams. Located in Scenic Heights, they serve Arvada, Broomfield, Westminster, and surrounding areas, and hold AAHA accreditation.

Praised for
  • staff warmth and compassion
  • Dr. Todd Smith and Dr. Crane skill and patience
  • gentle with anxious and reactive pets
  • transparent pricing and honest recommendations
  • same-day urgent availability
  • thorough exams and clear explanations
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Best for: Pet owners needing urgent same-day care and honest surgical/dental options.
Think twice if: No meaningful caveats emerge from the 18 reviews provided.

Strengths

  • Dr. Todd Smith and Dr. Crane known by name for skill and presence
  • same-day urgent appointments
  • transparent pricing, no unnecessary upsells
  • gentle approach to anxious and reactive pets

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Todd Smith and Dr. Crane named as standout veterinarians
  • staff kneel down to pet level and engage anxious animals before handling
  • handle end-of-life care with compassion and follow-up
  • same-day emergency appointments documented
  • transparent estimates and option-based pricing
  • declined unnecessary lab tests when owner budget-conscious
  • AAHA accreditation

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Thorough exams, clear explanations, same-day urgent appointments praised
Surgery & Specialty Care
Spay/neuter and orthopedic surgery handled with confidence; reviewers trust surgical recommendations
Dental Care
Dental cleaning offered; pricing discount applied

How it compares

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.61 average across the 108 surgery & specialty care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 72% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 73
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 82
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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438
4
13
3
12
2
8
1
35

Common questions

Do you have same-day appointments for emergencies?
Yes. Multiple reviews note getting urgent appointments the same day, including for kennel cough and reactive pet situations.
What is the cost of a dental cleaning?
Their website lists a $100 discount on dental cleaning, though the final cost after the discount is not stated.
Is the first visit free?
Their website offers a free first exam for new clients.
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Last updated 2026-07-09