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Care Animal Hospital

Updated 2026-07-09 · 1,245 reviewed · 181 listed · Scored from 805 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(805) 86 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
General Veterinary CareSurgery & Specialty CareDental Care
Care Animal Hospital
Services
General Veterinary Care, Surgery & Specialty Care, Dental Care
Reviews
805

What recent reviews say

Care Animal Hospital earns consistent praise for compassionate vets (Dr. Gilbert, Dr. Fox, Dr. Alberg) who take time with anxious pets and explain medical options clearly. Recent complaints about rushed end-of-life care, withheld information during procedures, and refusal to treat an injured dog suggest operational strain, though the majority of reviews highlight the clinic's strength with routine wellness, surgery, and gentle handling of cats and dogs.

Recent shift: New management introduced policies perceived as customer-unfriendly and created operational communication gaps around procedures and cremation follow-up (past month complaints).

Praised for
  • compassionate end-of-life counseling
  • knowledgeable vets who explain options
  • gentle with anxious cats and dogs
  • thorough exams and good follow-up
  • kind and attentive staff
Watch-outs
  • refused emergency care in one case
  • lack of sympathy during end-of-life visit
  • poor communication during procedures
  • new management policies perceived as customer-unfriendly
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Best for: Pet owners seeking routine care and surgery in Arvada who value gentle, communicative vets.
Think twice if: You need transparent updates during procedures or are bringing in an injured animal requiring emergency care elsewhere.

Strengths

  • named vets known for empathy and patience
  • surgical capability including orthopedics
  • cat-friendly certification
  • long-standing practice since 1988

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Gilbert: long-term patient relationships, compassionate end-of-life guidance
  • Dr. Fox: good with cats, spends time explaining conditions
  • Dr. Alberg: calm demeanor, on-time appointments
  • One case: clinic refused to treat dog injured by racoon
  • Orthopedic surgery (knee surgery mentioned)
  • Ashes/cremation follow-up: no proactive communication

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Praised for calm exams, wellness care, and knowledgeable vets; one complaint about lack of sympathy during senior pet assessment.
Surgery & Specialty Care
Orthopedic surgery (knee) mentioned positively; one incident of refusing to treat injured dog.
Dental Care
Dental exams and cleanings listed; no specific reviews speak to this service.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.61 average across the 108 surgery & specialty care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 83% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 86
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 64
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
736
4
29
3
9
2
8
1
23

Common questions

Do they offer after-hours emergency care?
Not mentioned in reviews or website. One dog-attack case suggests they declined to treat outside routine hours.
Are they AAFP certified and cat-friendly?
Yes, their website lists AAFP membership and Cat Friendly Practice certification.
How long does a routine exam typically take?
Reviewers note vets spend time talking through conditions; one appointment was on time, but no standard duration is stated.

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Last updated 2026-07-09